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Freep Hero – Charleta Tavares

  Those of us in Ohio’s 15th district (the east half of Franklin County) should be proud to call Charleta Tavares our State Senator. Active in central Ohio politics for over 20 years, she has served as an Ohio House member, as a member of…

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A Personal Memorial to Leonard Nimoy

This article is an expression of my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Leonard Nimoy, and illuminating my friendship with him.

  Leonard contacted Heather after Zoe Wiseman approached him at his…

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The Bummers

The Bummer’s vinyl release – A night in historic Franklinton

A friend of mine invited me down to see the Bummer’s vinyl release at Strongwater Food and Spirits on March 6th. I was unfamiliar with both the Bummers and the other bands on the bill, and had also never seen Strongwater function as a…

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The electronic scene mourns and I took a walk down Beat Street

The Columbus electronic community is hurting right now. Connor Compassi died unexpectedly.  Connor promoted, deejayed and just in general helped make things happen.

  Worst importantly: Connor was beloved and a good…

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Tue May12 4:00 pm
Drag Protest Against HB 249
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Meeting
Wed May13 6:00 pm
Fair Districts All Volunteer Huddle
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Thu May14 7:30 pm
Concert for Humanity: The Sounds of 1976

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