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In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek witnesses after juvenile falls from moving car in Columbus
  • High‑pay Nationwide tech leadership role now open in Columbus
  • Why Tommy's Diner tops Ohio's list for crispy home fries

Also on today's calendar: Hope for Shannon and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 68, low: 42.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Juvenile seriously injured after falling from roof of moving car (newsbreak.com) — A juvenile was seriously injured after falling from the roof of a moving car in a northeast Columbus parking lot near Chiller Lane, and police are still investigating what happened. The child was taken to Mount Carmel East, and anyone who saw the incident is urged to contact Columbus police or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers with information.
   

2. Director, Systems Analysis (Quality Engineering Capabilities) (nationwide.com) — Nationwide is hiring a Director of Systems Analysis who can work a hybrid schedule from its downtown Columbus office, focusing on quality engineering and AI‑enabled testing across the company. The role leads strategy, hiring, and standards for test automation and requirements analysis, with strong pay, robust benefits, and consideration for some remote candidates nationwide.
   

3. Breakfast Is Served All Day At These 7 Ohio Diners Where The Home Fries Come Crispy (newsbreak.com) — Columbus diners get a shoutout with Tommy's Diner on West Broad Street leading a list of seven Ohio spots known for crispy home fries and all‑day breakfast. The piece details Tommy's generous portions, popular dishes, and busy weekend crowds, then suggests other standout breakfast joints from Cleveland to Springfield for your next road trip.
   

4. Pierre Damas Bel remembered for generosity, kindness and dreams (dispatch.com) — Columbus readers learn how the death of Haitian student Pierre Damas Bel in nearby Springfield has become a rallying point for Haitian immigrants facing the loss of Temporary Protected Status. Advocates say Columbus' larger Haitian community is also living in fear of deportation, with local leaders urging residents to support affected families and push back against policies they see as harmful.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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