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Coffee in hand, Columbus? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What could happen to three troubled East Side Columbus bars Wednesday?
  • Why Columbus home prices aren't falling despite higher mortgage rates
  • How Columbus' wet summer is reshaping life in local encampments

Also on today's calendar: Your Weight Matters Columbus and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
  • Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City aims to shut down three east Columbus bars amid violence, illegal sales (nbc4i.com) — Columbus officials are suing to shut down three East Side bars in the Crossroads Shopping Center, citing violent crime, illegal alcohol sales, and 66 police responses over two years. A preliminary injunction hearing is set for Oct. 14, which could quickly change nightlife and safety conditions around South Hamilton Road and the Eastland area.
   

2. Columbus, Ohio Has 2.23 Million Residents and Barely 6,000 Homes for Sale (longislandadvance.net) — Columbus' housing market remains tight, with just over 6,000 active listings serving a metro of 2.23 million people, keeping prices from dropping even as demand cools. Longtime agent Barbara Gale explains how low mortgage rates are locking owners in, why areas like Dublin, Upper Arlington, and Clintonville Beechwold are seeing intense redevelopment, and what this means for local buyers, sellers, and investors weighing their next move.
   

3. Wet summer leaves lasting impact on unhoused people in Columbus (spectrumnews1.com) — Recent heavy rains have flooded homeless encampments on Columbus' south side, washing away belongings and leaving unsafe, muddy sleeping areas. Local groups like Here to Serve and Take It to the Street Ministry are delivering dry clothes, tarps, food, and health resources, while some residents describe the emotional toll and slow progress toward finding stable housing.
   

4. Seven-time convicted felon in Columbus to get sixth prison sentence (nbc4i.com) — A Columbus man with multiple prior convictions has been found guilty on a federal firearms charge after a SWAT search of a Hilltop home uncovered a handgun and small amounts of drugs. The case, tied to Franklin County and federal courts, highlights ongoing enforcement around weapons and narcotics in Columbus neighborhoods and could bring a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.
   

5. Legoland Discovery Center Columbus brings back Brick or Treat Halloween event (abc6onyourside.com) — Families in Columbus can head to LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Easton Town Center for the Brick or Treat Halloween celebration, running now through Oct. 31. Kids will find glow-in-the-dark building zones, monster-themed workshops, a LEGO 4D movie, and playful activities like the Potion Kitchen and Halloween Dance Party, all included with regular admission.
   

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  • Ohio Ranks #2 in U.S. for Investor Use of AI, New Study Finds —Kate Levi Read on Patch
  • Hello everyone 🙂 my daughter's have their very first Homecoming Dance coming up on October 24th and have nothing to wear, I was wondering if anyone possibly have any nice dresses that they could have or borrow for the night?
    It would mean a lot to them if someone has some that they don't need/want anymore, you would be making 2 girls super happy. They can wear like a 16… (Nextdoor Southern Orchards)
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    1976 I was selected to be in the OSU Homecoming Court. First year OSU Homecoming King Court Yesterday OSU Homecoming Celebrates 100 Years. GO BUCKS!… (Nextdoor Woodland Park)
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Ok Columbus! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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