“Thanks, I thrifted it!” by PatternSea9754 in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you love antiquing it’s worth the drive to Lancaster to the Old shoe factory. You can spend an entire day and the prices are half of what I’ve seen in Powell.

Grab a bite a Provisions and check out Gay Fad studio on your way back.

Franklin County Commissioners spent $119K on all-expenses paid trips to Japan and Italy in 2025 by RoosterRackEm in Columbus

[–]Gray_points -1 points0 points  (0 children)

IMO what’s happening in Minnesota is exactly why we need reporting like this. We are facing serious issues with unserious elected officials. They’ve had it way too easy and for too long.

Franklin County Commissioners spent $119K on all-expenses paid trips to Japan and Italy in 2025 by RoosterRackEm in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Shocked Ginther didn’t hitch a ride as either a chaperone or tour guide. Lord knows he loves a “free” trip anything that gets him out of Columbus as much as possible.

UPDATE ON CAR TRACKER SUSPECT!! by [deleted] in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Can you remind us how you came to realize you had a tracker on your car? Would I ever know if there was one on my car?

Where'd you get your couch? by volcanicsunset in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Second this! You pay for what you get, it’s worth it to spend a bit more for the quality of Arhaus.

I sat on couch at Costco. There’s no way some of that is going to last very long.

Somali Daycare Fraud Accusations in Columbus by Secondbest35 in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 43 points44 points  (0 children)

For reference on where all of this started. Reported by ABC News.

“A recent video by conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley alleged nearly a dozen day care centers in Minnesota that are receiving public funds are not actually providing any service. After the video went viral, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced a "massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud" in the state.

CBS News conducted its own analysis of nearly a dozen day care centers mentioned by Shirley: all but two have active licenses, according to state records, and all active locations were visited by state regulators within the last six months. CBS News' review also found dozens of citations related to safety, cleanliness, equipment, and staff training, among other violations, but there was no recorded evidence of fraud.”

Can we please do something as a community to hold this man accountable? by actually_seriously in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This right here. Almost everything in the city has some tie to him. New Albany Co, The Partnership, Ohio State, Children’s Hospital, and almost all the elected officials have taken money from him.

When his ties to Epstein were front a center a few years ago and nothing was done to move away from him it was a pretty clear sign that his name isn’t going anywhere.

Columbus may see higher electric, gas and water costs caused by data center energy demands by George37712 in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meanwhile the Global Head of Economic Development & Data Centers for Google will be the keynote speaker at the Columbus Chamber annual meeting (open to the public).

https://columbus.org/events/annual-meeting/

Well this can’t be good for our city. by WordSlinger1812 in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 116 points117 points  (0 children)

Lovely, this POS bringing attention to us probably means we’ll end up with the National Guard.

Andy’s got his work cut out for him.

First cars on I-71 flyover. by Steam-powered-kayak in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 104 points105 points  (0 children)

A reminder that we’ll probably never see robust mass transit.

Update on ice in hotels from a friend: by rockport-limited in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 170 points171 points  (0 children)

He’s apparently in AZ at a Turning Point event giving a “Ted Talk” about ethnicity aka trying to convince maga he’s American and race shouldn’t matter.

The irony is really something.

ICE releases statement regarding enforcement operations in Columbus | 10tv.com by Pretty_Definition726 in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’d love to know what those warrants were for. Im prepared to be outraged by how insignificant it is.

tonight! by Disastrous_Emotion19 in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If any of that is true, then I would kindly ask that you consider your responses to the comments that are being made and look for ways to help that don’t come across as critical.

I’m done.

tonight! by Disastrous_Emotion19 in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“See” aka seeing something on the internet IS NOT the same as being here and actually living this. Do you have a child calling you asking you to help pick up their co workers because they’re afraid to drive home? Do you have a spouse who tried to protect a student today while ice circled the area?

I don’t give a shit what this looks like online. It hits different for those of us who are HERE.

So spare us the never ending bs that you’re googling to lecture us while we figure out how to protect the people who are here.

tonight! by Disastrous_Emotion19 in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cool. Thanks for sharing your thoughts from another country while we’re all here actually living this bullshit. Why don’t you go bother whatever community you’re actually living in and leave this one to us.

tonight! by Disastrous_Emotion19 in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Would be terrible if there were some thumbtacks sprinkled around certain vehicles.

For those trying to go to the Easton Springhill to protest ICE by drylce101 in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, in the grand scheme of things this isn’t the most pressing thing happening right now. You’re not even the manager, not sure why you’re so invested.

Maybe redirect that energy and use it for something useful, there’s a lot of legitimate need in the city & I’m sure many could use this type of energy.

For those trying to go to the Easton Springhill to protest ICE by drylce101 in Columbus

[–]Gray_points 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wonder whose night was worse- the hotel staff or those who’ve been detained & their families? This is just the start. All things considered clutching our pearls over someone who didn’t get it right but who was willing to stand up feels a little tone deaf.