02.19.2024

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🇺🇸 Let’s get presidential

Do you know all eight presidents from Ohio?

William H. Harrison, Ohio’s first president (left); and Warren G. Harding, Ohio’s last president (right).| Photos via The White House

Ohio is known as the Buckeye State, but did you know many refer to it as the “Mother of Presidents”?

This is because our state is home to eight presidents throughout America’s history. And in honor of President’s Day, we are laying out all of Ohio’s rich connections to Washington DC.

William Henry Harrison

9th president (1841)
Lived in North Bend when elected

Harrison is the first president to have his photo taken, but he is also the first president to die in office. It’s been reported that he contracted a cold that developed into pneumonia. He served the shortest presidency in US history, only in office for 32 days.

Ulysses S. Grant

18th president (1869-1877)
Birthplace: Pt. Pleasant

Grant is most famous for his time before office — specifically in 1865 when he led the Union to a victory over the Confederacy during the Civil War. He also played a major role in removing some of the inhumane slavery laws of that time.

CBUStoday Ohio presidents 2 — Former presidents Rutherford B. Hayes (left) and James Garfield (right). | Photos via The White House

Rutherford B. Hayes

19th president (1877-1881)
Birthplace: Delaware

Hayes is the closest Columbusites can get to claiming a president, as he grew up just 30 minutes outside the city. He was known as a man of honor and reform. For example, he and his wife removed all liquor and wine from the White House after being elected. After serving as president, Hayes retired in Fremont, where his home still stands.

James Garfield

20th president (1880)
Birthplace: Orange

Garfield was known for his tenacity and as someone focused on uprooting corruption from politics. His efforts were cut short after he was assassinated by a gunshot 200 days into his term. Notably, Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, operated on him for days, but to no avail.

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Events

Monday, Feb. 19

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater | Monday, Feb. 19 | 6:30 p.m. | McCoy Center, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany | $27-$52 | Bring the kids for a family-friendly show featuring juggling and funny animals.

Tuesday, Feb. 20

Drake and J. Cole | Tuesday, Feb. 20-Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 8 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus | $130-$270 | Listen to two of the biggest names in rap perform Billboard-topping hits like “God’s Plan” and “Middle Child.”

Wednesday, Feb. 21

Columbus Fury vs. Omaha | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $25-$150 | Don’t miss the first-ever home game for Columbus’ newest professional volleyball team.

Thursday, Feb. 22

Cocktails at the Conservatory: Mardi Gras | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Downtown | $30-$35 | Explore the botanical gardens at a Mardi Gras-themed night with cocktails, local beer, live entertainment, and food trucks.

Friday, Feb. 23

Females of Comedy | Friday, Feb. 23 | 7:30-9 p.m. | The Hashtag Comedy Co., 1253 N. High St., Clintonville | $17 | Laugh along with this touring group of all-women comedians originally from Canton.

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News Notes

Development

The Shoppes at Wedgewood, a new 43,000-sqft shopping complex, will be built in Powell along Sawmill Parkway next to Target. No timetable was released for construction, though a groundbreaking is expected in the near future. (Columbus Business First)

Watch

The Ohio State men’s basketball team upset No. 2 Purdue, 73-69, at home on Sunday afternoon. Relive the instant classic in less than three minutes with the Big Ten Network’s recap.

Opening

Condado will now be available inside Lower.com Field for Columbus Crew games. The local taco spot replaces The Pub, and stadium owners are hopeful this brings a more enjoyable experience to soccer fans. The menu will feature vegan and vegetarian options + a range of margaritas. (Columbus Business First)

Sports

Condado isn’t the only new thing at Lower.com Field. The Columbus Crew unveiled their new home uniforms for the 2024 season, and we are loving this gold-on-gold look. Our favorite feature? The three gold stars on the chest logo, representing the team’s three MLS championships.

Cause

Melissa’s House, a local nonprofit providing 24/7 adult mental health services, is opening a new location in the Old North on E. Duncan Street. The nonprofit plans to renovate a two-family home into a shared-use facility large enough for 16 people. (NBC4)

Sports

James Laurinaitis was named as the linebackers coach for the Ohio State football team. Laurinaitis was an all-star linebacker for OSU from 2005 to 2008, and he spent all of last season as a graduate student coach with the team. (10TV)

Listen

The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, winning 18 of their last 20 games. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Cleveland Cavs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

History

🎭 An ongoing encore

How Columbus nearly lost the Ohio Theatre 55 years ago

Ohio Theatre played “Play Dirty” starring Michael Caine for the final concert. | Photo via @capacolumbus

While the Ohio Theatre is one of the most historic venues in Columbus, it was nearly a pile of rubble 55 years ago.

Times were dire for the theater in the late 1960s. It was slated to be demolished after being sold to new owners who wanted to construct a tower in its place. And despite many community efforts to save it, the theater hosted its “final concert” on February 16, 1969.

Behind the scenes, not all had given up hope. In fact, one coalition, known as “Save the Ohio” was formed. This savvy group convinced business owners and local leaders of the value of the theater, and raised $2 million. This, combined with the threat of selling everything inside the theater before turning it over, was enough to spark a deal.

And that’s not the end of “Save the Ohio” story. It’s now known as CAPA, the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Mitch

From the editor

Have you gave the Locked On pods a listen? I am loving the Cleveland Cavaliers conversations. It seems so hard to find sports news about Ohio teams in national media, especially when they aren’t Ohio State.

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