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I Hear Things
On the way home from the police station, she asked Jimmy several times why he was being questioned by Richardson. Jimmy wouldn’t give her a straight answer at first, causing Shelia to raise her voice at him, so he finally gave in, before she cursed him out, and told her it was about Smooth. “What about Smooth?” Shelia asked as Jimmy parked the car in front of their home.
“Nothing, really, just about cab rides.”
Shelia looked at him with a look of uncertainty “That doesn’t make sense. He could have got that information from Sissy. It’s her job to keep track of cab runs, isn’t it?” Jimmy nodded his head in the affirmative, got out of the cab and walked into the house, leaving Shelia in the cab alone.
Sunday, March 31, 5-8:45pm, Ohio Union [Archie Griffin Grand Ballroom], 1739 N. High St.
Join Students for Justice in Palestine at The Ohio State University, the Muslim Students Association at The Ohio State University, and several other organizations in the Archie Griffin Ballroom from 5pm to 8:30pm for a community Iftar Relief banquet for Gaza with HEAL [Health, Education, Aid, and Leadership] Palestine and Palestine Aid Society that will be hosted by Abdurrahman Wood.
There will be guest speakers, an auction, and a dinner catered by Zaytoon Mediterranean Grill and Lavash Cafe! All proceeds will be donated to HEAL [Health, Education, Aid, and Leadership] Palestine and the Palestine Aid Society. Everyone is welcome; formal or traditional attire is encouraged! We hope to see you there!
Tickets are on sale now at bit.ly/register4gaza.
Hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine at The Ohio State University.
In 2016, an unlikely candidate defeated the incumbent Franklin County Treasurer, Ed Leonard in the primary. As an incumbent with the backing of the Democratic Party, Leonard ran a reserved campaign for what he thought would be an easy win. His opponent had a lack of resources and participated in none of the meddlesome activities associated with running a hopeful political campaign: no door-knocking, fundraising, speeches, or media interviews were conducted.
The Free Press Second Saturday Salon will present an Earth Day Birthday celebration for WGRN 91.9 FM community radio on Saturday, April 13, 2024. WGRN will honor it’s “Volunteer of the Year,” Board member Joe Keehner. And “Producer of the Year,” Felice Thomas.
The doors will open at 5:30 with light refreshments, socializing and an awards ceremony. It is followed by a 7:00 PM concert by folk musician Tom Neilson.
The celebration and award event will be held in Beach Hall at the First Unitarian Universalist Church at 93 West Weisheimer Rd. in Columbus. For information, contact: spatzer1959@gmail.com.
WGRN is pleased to present the “Volunteer of the Year” award to Joe Keehner, a continuing and one the first members of the Central Ohio Green Education Fund (COGEF) that operates the WGRN community radio station.
Two South Side area commissioners resigned recently from that position after getting pushback from City officials for raising awareness about “Zone In Columbus,” a project that could lead to big changes at the Great Southern Shopping Center and other parts of Columbus, as well.
Earlier this week at Columbus City Council’s Monday public meeting, the zoning chair for the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, Rachel Wenning, told Councilmembers that so far, the zoning code overhaul is being “intentionally rushed” so to “avoid public input.”
After her testimony, Councilmember Nick Bankston scolded her, suggesting she was being conspiratorial.
Date: March 30, 2024
Time: 4PM
Location: Goodale Park - 120 W Goodale St, Columbus, OH
March 27, 2024 | 7:00 PM Eastern/ 4:00 PM Pacific
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