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šŸŒ± Which Central Ohio Italian spot deserves your next Dublin date night?

Dublin, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Dublin! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Central Ohio Italian spot deserves your next Dublin date night?
  • See how a Dublin artist turned a giant pumpkin into Dolly
  • How Dublinā€™s new construction is reshaping a tight Columbus housing market

Also on today's calendar: New Toastmasters Club in Full Swing! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How long is a minute? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 69, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 69 and low of 41 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. These 10 Italian Restaurants In Central Ohio Stand Out For Their Food, Atmosphere, And Charm (takingthekids.com) ā€” If youā€™re craving Italian close to home, Mezzo in historic downtown Dublin offers rooftop seating, live music, and a full vegan and vegetarian-friendly menu right on West Bridge Street. The broader list highlights nine other standout Italian spots across Central Ohio, from cozy trattorias to upscale date-night destinations, giving you plenty of options for your next pasta fix.
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2. Artist honors late Dolly Parton with giant pumpkin (dispatch.com) ā€” A Dublin resident artist has carved a 678ā€‘pound pumpkin into a detailed tribute to the late Dolly Parton, complete with 21 wigs and signature styling. The creator, known for celebrity ā€œpumpkinizing,ā€ says honoring the beloved singer was an obvious choice given how widely she was admired.
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3. Columbus, Ohio Has 2.23 Million Residents and Barely 6,000 Homes for Sale (claremontmn.net) ā€” Homebuyers in Dublin are part of a tight Columbus-area housing market, with only about 6,100 active listings serving more than 2 million residents. An experienced local agent says new construction in Dublin is one of the few segments still moving briskly, as buyers favor newer homes and limited inventory keeps prices from falling much despite softer demand.
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4. 10/22/2026: Employer Text Message Was Threat Not Protected by Section 8(c) (nlrbedge.com) ā€” Workers at Sutphenā€™s Dublin fire truck plant are at the center of a major labor ruling, with an administrative law judge finding the company bargained in bad faith and ordering it to reimburse lost health coverage and union expenses. The decision, which follows a lengthy strike, requires regular good-faith bargaining sessions and could shape future workplace conditions for many Dublin manufacturing employees.
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  • Walmart posted a job opening for General Merchandise Team Associate in Dublin. Apply here.
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Ok Dublin! 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: "How long is a minute?" ā€” It depends what side of the door you are on. (Thank you Richard E. for sending it in!)
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