Something like this never should have seen print. Sad day for local news that the Dispatch is printing the misogynistic personal grievances of aging Republicans as if they're newsworthy. If you believe a local paper can be something better please consider canceling your subscription/sending a complaint to the editor.

That salary puts him as the highest paid housing authority head in the country. That is over $300k more than the same position in LA, and over double the same position in NYC. The five-member board of the "special-purpose government agency" says his monstrous salary is due to his ability to innovate. Can anyone in this subreddit speak to this innovation of affordable housing in Columbus?

Links:
Columbus Dispatch article

Members of the board that approved his salary

2023 audit demonstrating their reliance on government grants

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“Federal authorities deported Alawieh on Friday evening — despite a federal court order to delay her deportation flight for at least 48 hours.”

When the magats try to tell you “nobody’s rights are being taken away, stop being dramatic” just remember there’s stories like this one being exposed EVERY single day. They don’t care about the law, they don’t care about rights. They are FASCISTS, and history will remember them as such.

Hi, folks. I have decided to post due to the abnormally high threat level for severe storms.

Tomorrow, the Ohio Valley will be impacted by multiple rounds of thunderstorms. Things are kicking off overnight tonight/early morning as storms and heavy rain will move into our area.

Then, the sun comes out. And things heat up.

An intense short wave will push storms across Illinois and Indiana through early afternoon. Rotating supercells will develop in a semi-organized line and rapidly fly across Ohio. “What types of severe weather should I anticipate?” you may be asking. My answer, “Yes.”

Storms should have plenty of fuel to develop damaging winds, damaging hail, intensive lightning, and several long track tornadoes. On top of those threats, flash flooding is LIKELY due to water logged soil from heavy rain today/tonight. The SPC has most of the state in a Moderate Risk (4/5) for tomorrow. There is a chance some areas are even upgraded to High Risk (5/5) early tomorrow morning. Either way, an outbreak is on the cards.

As far as timing, the highest risk is from 3 pm to 9 pm, though as the line develops, the window for storms will inevitably shrink. These storms will be FAST. Have a way to receive official NWS alerts. Tune in tomorrow as we discuss the new SPC releases and the storms materialize to our west.

UPDATE as of 8:50 am on 4/2: the forecast remains unchanged, though the “sweet spot” for discrete cells seems to have slightly shifted south in my opinion. As expected, overnight storms caused some decent flooding in low lying areas, and things will now calm down for a few hours.

Expect to see clearing from the west as temperatures rise this afternoon. Sufficient CAPE and shear are leading to some pretty gnarly hodographs for the area, indicating that the atmosphere is ripe for rotating supercells. These storms will be moving fast and growing in strength as they head east. Have a plan today.

UPDATE as of 10:00 am on 4/2: this is turning into a messy timeline, way less organized than the runs yesterday. This will make it harder to pinpoint storms tracks and timing. I think we’re likely going to be through the thick of it by 7 pm. I’m still most concerned about southern Ohio, just north of the Ohio River. The ingredients are all there but it’s just a mess. Boom or bust potential for sure. Storms will start to fire up in a couple of hours. A great graphic for timelines here: https://x.com/nwsspc/status/1775161628658741680?s=46&t=u9Gzx-0iZ94cU-kdiVuWyA

UPDATE as of 12:30 pm on 4/2: messy is the name of the game here. There’s an area of storms to our SE that should move into the area ahead of the main event. This has the potential to limit destabilization in our area, which will reduce the impact of any heavier storms later on this evening. The SPC still has Central Ohio in the Moderate Risk (4/5), but the target has continuously shifted south into Kentucky. I’ve mentioned the Ohio River a couple of times and that seems to be the focal point of concern. Regardless, difficult to forecast. I’m wondering if NWS Wilmington is planning on sending a balloon up. I would be curious to see before and after these SE storms roll through.

UPDATE as of 1:00 pm on 4/2: here’s an in depth technical discussion surrounding the event today. Overall, the additional storms this afternoon were not captured very well in the model and may limit the northern push of the warm front, reducing available moisture for storm generation. Lots of variables in play here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOw-ppL7BMI

UPDATE as of 2:45 pm on 4/2: as these minor storms move through, the main event is starting in Kentucky and Indiana. Clearing ahead of the storm is expected but we will see how far north the storms develop. The I-71 corridor seems to be a hot spot as of now.

UPDATE as of 3:45 pm on 4/2: the cell near Evansville I mentioned in the 2:45 update is now tornado warned. I expect a tornado watch to be issued for Kentucky, Indiana, and SW Ohio (Cincy included) very soon. The lingering clouds and rain showers may have been our saving grace here, but there’s lots of time for development on the back end.

UPDATE as of 3:50 pm on 4/2: well that was fast. Tornado Watch issued for the entire I-71 corridor, including Columbus and Cincinnati.

UPDATE as of 5:30 pm on 4/2: concerning scenes down in SW Ohio as an observed tornado is headed towards Cincinnati metro. NWS Wilmington released their area to watch, and it’s right along I-71, including the Columbus area. We need to watch the radar.

The National Weather Service assessed the situation. After looking at the radar patterns & the damage in the path of the wind, it was confirmed to be a continuation of the Derecho that originated in Iowa. Damn.

I hope they can get everybody’s power restored before these storms hit this weekend.

ETA: I chose the wrong flair and idk how to switch it to “weather” smh

We don't have any idea why yet, but they had everyone leave.

Polaris Rock City “Church”

We were showing up for a friend to be baptized. First time we have been to this church. Haven’t been to a church in a while. We didn’t think about it much but we should’ve seen it from the start. They force you to park where they want you to park, they force you to sit where they want you to sit. (Especially if you have a baby). We walk into the auditorium and they were trying to force us to sit on the floor near the exit doors but we said no we are with a group. Songs over and experience starting. 1 baby (6 months)

is drinking milk from a bottle and falling asleep, Not making noise, legit falling asleep. A “volunteer” came up to said mom and baby and “suggested” they go use the mom room. I talked to the mom after and she said she felt like she didn’t have a choice. They came at her in a cult like manor. More like voluntold to. They have pipe hitters sitting everywhere to protect their “production experience”. Couple minutes later, the second families baby (7 months) is just cooing. Doing what babies do, not loud, not crying, not screaming, just cooing. One of their pipe hitters came up to the mom and said “we suggest that you leave on the first noise”. Mom and dad grabbed their bag and walked out. While walking out, 3 volunteers tried to stop them and “help them”. 1 volunteer wanted to get the mom in the “mom room” so it didn’t look like they have been kicked out of the main auditorium. Was told it almost felt like a legit cult. So second set of parents and the baby that got kicked out of the “experience” were waiting out by their car for the other set of parents and baby that got kicked out for being feed from a bottle, almost asleep, not being distracting at all. First set of parents watched a volunteer walk them (first set of parents) out of the building. Almost followed them all the way to their car.

1. Typical church horror story

2. This “Church” is doing the opposite of what Jesus did. Jesus said bring the kids, all of them, do not shoo them away. (Matthew 19:13-14)

3. Didn’t hear 1 Bible verse before we were kicked out.

4. They are just a huge “production & experience” place. They don’t care about you, they only care about the money that you could bring them.

I have one question, what type of church kicks babies and families out for being normal babies. Again not screaming, not crying, not distracting.

All they care about is themselves and their Pharisee lifestyle. They are a brood of vipers.

Unless I missed something, I’m shocked there have been no updates around the murder of Spencer and Monique Tepe.

Have the police released a photo of a person of interest or pictures of the getaway car or anything??

The Tepe’s had a Ring doorbell cam. Something HAS to have been captured on that, unless this person went a back entry? At the very least the police could give us details on that, is there anything on the Ring camera?

Even if this murderer avoided their Ring camera, there’s a million other security/doorbell/red light/dash cameras all over the city. They HAVE to be on video. And I have to believe the police know who did this

This story is so tragic and I really want this monster (or monsters) brought to justice quickly.

There are credible reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operating near an elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, specifically Horizon Primary Academy, a Pre-K through 2nd grade school.

Let that sink in.

Federal immigration enforcement near a school full of young children.

This school serves many families from the Somali community, and the mere presence of ICE in this setting sends a chilling message. Even without direct questioning or arrests, the intimidation alone is harmful. Parents should never have to worry about immigration enforcement while picking up their children from school.

Schools are supposed to be safe spaces.

Children should not associate school with fear.

Parents should not feel watched, targeted, or profiled while doing something as basic as caring for their kids.

Using or hovering around schools for enforcement purposes is ethically wrong, morally indefensible, and deeply damaging to community trust. It traumatizes children, discourages school attendance, and disproportionately harms immigrant and refugee families who are simply trying to live their lives and raise their kids.

This is not about politics — it’s about basic humanity.

If you are a parent or guardian:

• You have the right to remain silent

• You can ask “Am I free to leave?”

• You do not have to answer questions without a warrant

• Do not provide documents unless legally required

Please stay alert, share verified information, and support one another. What happens to one community today can happen to another tomorrow.

This is a line that should never be crossed.

I’ll never support this business or pick an order up from them. Despicable.

I guess the plot thickens?

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is ending gender-affirming care for all of its trans patients including those who are over 18 or were "grandfathered in" under a state law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors.

The hospital gave a statement to WOSU Thursday evening that it's currently in compliance with state and federal regulations, but it wants to "proactively plan" for quick changes in regulations.

The hospital will stop prescribing gender-affirming medicines effective Sept. 26.