The coldest winter day

• January 6, 1884; January 3, 1899; and February 10, 1899: -20°
• January 19, 1977 and January 20, 1985: -19°
• February 9, 1899; December 22, 1989; and January 17, 1994: -17°
• January 15, 1884: -16°

The warmest winter day

• December 3, 1982: 76°
• February 26, 2000: 75°
• January 25, 1950; February 11, 1999; and February 25, 2000: 74°
• December 6, 1989: 73°

• Karaoke Night | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Bubbly Hall, 6065 Central College Rd., New Albany | Free | Pick from a wide selection of songs to sing + enjoy a meal from five different food vendors.

• Mark Normand | Friday, Jan. 19 | 7 p.m. | Riffe Center Theatre Complex, 77 S. High St., Downtown | $50-$90 | Laugh along with this rising star who was named one of the best up-and-coming comics by Jerry Seinfeld.

• Travel Photography and Visual Composition | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Midwest Photo, 2887 Silver Dr., Columbus | $50 | Learn the best tips and practices for making the most of your trips by National Geographic and local photographer Leonardo Carrizo.

• Ohio State Women’s Basketball vs. Iowa | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 12 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus | $50-$578 | Cheer on the Buckeyes as they face superstar Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes.

• Warming shelters are still available for anyone experiencing homelessness during these dangerously freezing temperatures. A community spokesperson added there are more avenues to keep folks warm this winter if traditional shelters and warming centers become full. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• You can now get Dirty Frank’s hot dogs in Worthington. The popular downtown restaurant opened a new to-go and delivery location at 6665 Huntley Rd., Ste. B. It’s open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Olentangy Schools placed a new levy on the March primary ballot that would allow for five new schools within the next decade. The school district said this money is needed to address the 5,000+ incoming students that are expected. (10TV)

• The Yankee Candle plant in Pataskala is closing, resulting in layoffs for 190 central Ohio employees. Newell, the company behind Yankee Candle, said the closing and layoffs will begin in March. (Columbus Business First)

• Cameron Mitchell Restaurants rebranded Del Mar SoCal Kitchen to SoCal Kitchen + Bar. The rebrand at the Short North spot brings an updated menu that features fan favorites, like a crispy snapper, swordfish, and carne asada.

• We asked for safe driving messages that you would display on highway billboards. Here are a few of our favorites: “My grandkids are traveling. Be extra careful,” wrote reader Tyrone P. And, “When you’re behind — be kind,” wrote reader Kat A. Keep the messages coming.

• Is there a gym or fitness studio around town you’ve been wanting to check out? Get a free month of ClassPass + sample multiple gyms with just one membership.*

What is composting?

How do you get started?

• For beginners | Try it out before you commit. This bin is easy to clean and is perfect for collecting scraps on your counter.
• For style icons | Composting, but make it cute. Just don’t mistake this odor-free bin for your cookie jar.
• For the serious gardener | This 43-gallon container rotates — no more mixing compost by hand — and has two chambers so you can add fresh waste while the older batch finishes up.
• For the landscaper | If you plan to compost mostly yard waste, this open-top bin is a good alternative to a pile.