10.12.2023

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👻 Spooky CBUS

5 haunted places in Columbus for Friday the 13th

CBUStoday Thurber House before and after

The white shades and green finishing remain an iconic feature of the Thurber House. | Photos via Columbus Metropolitan Library + Google Maps

When Friday the 13th lands in October, you are required by haunted law to tell spooky stories.

So, that’s what we are doing. We’ve scanned local resources + the internet to find the creep of the crop. Gather round.

The Thurber House

James Thurber, the former home owner, is said to be lurking the halls. The famed author and cartoonist reportedly throws books off the shelves and roams around at night. Perhaps the home is to blame — Thurber described his own paranormal experiences while living there.

CBUStoday OSU campus before-and-after — There are plenty more haunted tales from OSU’s campus — do you have any? | Photos via Columbus Metropolitan Library + Canva

The Ohio State University

There are plenty of ghostly visits, but we’re highlighting The Hopkins Handprint. The story is of a young student who had a breakdown after becoming trapped in an elevator for an entire night. After being discovered, the elevator had been covered in scribbles and hand prints. Now, as a spirit fueled by spite, she sometimes leaves her handprint on the side of the building.

Walhalla Road

There’s no evidence that the Mooney Mansion resided here, but local lore claims a doctor went mad and attacked his family. Now, the blue light that once shined from the mansion’s attic can sometimes be seen at night — symbolic of Dr. Mooney’s eerie presence.

Elevator Brewing and Draught Haus

Col. Randolph Pritchard, an alleged abuser in the 1900s, was stabbed by one of his victims on a snowy night. Some claim they’ve seen the two in present day, with Pritchard lurking inside + the woman occasionally leaving footprints in the snow around 10:05 p.m., the time of the stabbing.

CBUStoday High Street tunnels.png — We’ll admit — this is less haunted and more creepy. | Photos via Google Maps

Underground Tunnels

There’s something off-putting about abandoned projects, and that’s the case with these 100+ year old tunnels. These were built, in-large part, due to community outcry after a local man was hit by a car crossing High Street, resulting in him losing his leg.

Events

Thursday, Oct. 12

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Philadelphia Flyers | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $60-$315 | Cheer on the Jackets in the season opener.
Succulent Pumpkin Workshop | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Daily Growler, 2812 Fishinger Rd. Upper Arlington | $65 | Create your own fall-themed centerpiece with help from Lemon Garden Design + sip on craft beer.

Friday, Oct. 13

El Mercadito | Friday, Oct. 13 | 6-10 p.m. | Wild Goose Creative, 2491 Summit St., Columbus | Free | Shop local vendors with clothes, produce, and home decor at this Latin-focused pop-up.

Saturday, Oct. 14

Spooky October Ride | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Dodge Park, 667 Sullivant Ave., Downtown | Free | Take a tour through historical cemeteries in CBUS on your bicycle.

Sunday, Oct. 15

Sip and Paint | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 4-6 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette, 691 N. High St., Short North | $39 | Paint a scenic autumn sunset while sipping wine at this class led by a local expert.

100+ more local events

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Drink

Should you really drink 8 glasses of water per day?

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Since the 1940s, we’ve been told to drink eight glasses of water per day. But drinking beyond thirst dilutes blood electrolyte levels (especially sodium levels), leading to headaches, low energy, cramps, confusion, or worse.

The key? Add electrolytes into the mix.

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News Notes

Show

David Sedaris, a New York Times best-selling author and humorist, is coming to the Palace Theatre on Monday, Oct. 16. Tickets are available now to hear him discuss his award-winning work + other details about his career and life.

Try This

Stop by the Scioto Mile on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 10 p.m. to see witches and warlocks floating down the river. Those with a stand-up paddleboard can join the fun, and others can watch them float away from the Main Street Bridge. Check out this Reddit thread for a sneak peak. (614now)

Real Estate

The haunted Elevator Brewing location could be yours if you have $2.6 million. The popular Larrimer Building — located at 161 N. High St. — is now listed as for sale, boasting 27,000+ sqft of space. (Columbus Business First)

Biz

Ryan Shazier, a former Buckeye football legend and Pittsburgh Steelers standout, opened his own CBD company. The new products, Steel City Greats, are reportedly designed to help with pain management, anxiety, and sleeping problems. (Columbus Business First)

State

Forbes released its list of the top 400 wealthiest people in America, and a central Ohioan made the cut. The top Ohio earner is Les Wexner and his family, valued at $6 billion. Wexner is the businessman who started Bath & Body Works in New Albany.

Asked

Where do you get local bread? We’ll go first: Dan the Baker. Now, it’s your turn — send us your top spots and we’ll feature as many as we can in an upcoming newsletter.

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Play

🥾 Take a hike

20+ hiking trails and nature walks near Columbus

Out-of-season walks can still be scenic at Highbanks Metro Park. | Photo via @columbusmetroparks

From quick and easy nature walks around town to drives that take you to wonderful waterways and wooded areas, our region has so many options to hit the trail. So lace up your boots, because we’ve compiled a hiking and nature walk guide for the Columbus area with 24 routes and trails to help you plan your next adventure and experience our great outdoors.

Note: While parks and trails may be listed as open, we recommend checking park websites before visiting for further information, current trail conditions, and the safest practices for the area.

North Columbus

Whetstone Park of Roses, 3901 N. High St., Clintonville
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 1.8-mile loop
- Pet-friendly: Yes, leash required
- Wheelchair-accessible: Yes

South Columbus

Olentangy Trail, Multiple entries from downtown to Worthington
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 13.1 miles, point-to-point
- Pet-friendly: Yes, leash required
- Wheelchair-accessible: Portions

22 more hiking and walking trails

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Mitch

From the editor

I’ve never seen a ghost in Columbus, but I sure have been one before. That’s right — one night, I roamed OSU’s campus and lurked in Thompson Library. Even ghosts gotta study.

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