Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, December 29, 2024. We're starting off with some breaking news from the past few days. A correction officer was tragically killed following an inmate assault at an Ohio prison on Christmas Day. The incident has sparked calls for change from the union for Ohio prison guards, and flags have been lowered in honor of Officer Andrew Lansing[1].
Moving on to the job market, Columbus is expected to lead Ohio's tech job growth with over 300,000 new roles in 2024. Key in-demand jobs include software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity analysts, and cloud computing experts. Companies like JPMorgan Chase and Accenture are offering competitive salaries up to $315,000. The city's low cost of living and top universities churning out over 6,200 tech graduates every year make it a prime spot for tech careers[2].
In real estate news, there have been no major commercial or residential property sales reported recently. However, development projects continue to progress, with the city of Groveport planning for more development on West Groveport Road[3].
From city hall, we have updates on decisions that affect daily life. The city of Groveport and the Groveport Heritage Society are working together to promote the city's history with new historical signage[3].
Weather-wise, today is expected to be slightly warmer with scattered rain. This might impact outdoor activities and events, so be sure to check the latest forecasts before heading out[1].
In new business activity, the city of Canal Winchester recently held a grand opening for new pickleball courts at McGill Park, and the annual Blues and Ribfest is set to return with hot music and tasty ribs[3].
Looking ahead to community events, the South Charleston American Legion Post 176 will hold its 30th annual cruise-in on August 24, and the Southwest Public Libraries will seek a new operating levy this November[3].
In local school achievements, West Jefferson High School is preparing for the coming school year with a familiar face returning to the hallways[3]. In sports, Ohio State recently routed Tennessee 42-17 in the College Football Playoff, and the Rose Bowl is just around the corner[1].
For a feel-good community story, we have the tale of a trailblazing therapy dog named Mattis who sadly passed away but left a lasting impact on the South-Western City School District[3].
In today's crime report, there have been several significant incidents in the past 24 hours. A shooting on Christmas Day in north Columbus left one injured, and a pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run on Sullivant Avenue. An endangered missing adult alert has been issued statewide for an elderly man with memory issues[1].
This has been Columbus Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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