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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’s being investigated at this Columbus elementary classroom?
  • Where can Columbus residents warm up when temperatures plunge?
  • Which new local leaders just introduced themselves at Columbus Museum of Art?

Also on today's calendar: Chris Distefano and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Very windy, with a high of 42 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Thursday: Low clouds and cold, temps: high: 31, low: 24.
  • Friday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 33 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Columbus teacher under investigation for allegedly asking students to rub his feet (abc6onyourside.com) — A Columbus City Schools teacher at Lindbergh Elementary is being investigated after a parent reported that students were asked to rub the teacher’s feet during reading time. District leaders say the principal and area superintendent are reviewing the allegations, while the family has moved their child to another school and is urging other Columbus parents to talk openly with their kids about classroom experiences.
   

2. Columbus warming centers are ready as temperatures drop (abc6onyourside.com) — Columbus is keeping multiple warming centers open this winter, backed by an extra $2 million city investment in the Community Shelter Board to expand beds during extreme cold. City leaders and service providers say they’re focused on neighborhood-based sites so residents across Columbus have a nearby, safe place to stay when temperatures plunge.
   

3. 100 Black Men of Central Ohio celebrates newly elected leaders at community reception (abc6onyourside.com) — Newly elected officials from across Central Ohio gathered at the Columbus Museum of Art for a reception hosted by 100 Black Men of Central Ohio. The event aimed to connect leaders with residents, highlight their goals in office, and reinforce the group’s focus on mentorship, education, and community service throughout the Columbus region.
   

4. How the Big Ten Championship Game helped Ohio State football achieve an impressive feat (cleveland.com) — From Columbus State’s Big Ten title win over Indiana drew 18.3 million viewers, making it championship weekend’s most-watched game and cementing OSU in three of this season’s top TV audiences. The Buckeyes now enter the College Football Playoff as the No. 2 seed, awaiting their Dec. 31 Cotton Bowl opponent.
   

5. A Major Punk-Rock Favorite Just Announced a 2026 Tour - Here's Where They're Headed (thestate.com) — Rise Against has added a Sonic Temple festival stop in Columbus on May 14, 2026, as part of a newly announced North American tour. The Chicago punk band will hit cities across the U.S. and Canada, giving local fans plenty of time to plan for tickets and travel to see their politically charged, high-energy live show.
   

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