Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, November sixteenth.

We wake up to crisp November air and partly cloudy skies, with afternoon highs near fifty. Roads are dry now, but tonight could bring a quick sprinkle, so bundle up if you’re headed out. Governor DeWine marks this week as Winter Safety Awareness Week, reminding us all to double-check salt supplies and get those snow shovels ready. Expect temperatures to dip later in the week as a cold front rolls in.

Our top story from city hall — Columbus City Schools are facing a fifty million dollar budget deficit. At a packed listening session this weekend, parents voiced their worries about possible transportation and program cuts. One mother shared how walking thirteen blocks to class is tough enough without buses being removed for older students. The district is inviting families to more listening sessions, with one in-person at South High Street this Tuesday evening and another online on Wednesday. School leaders blame state funding shortfalls, and the district is challenging the policy in court.

In the job market, Ohio is set to raise minimum wage with the new year. Local listings show around three hundred new jobs posted this week, mostly in retail, logistics, and health care. On the real estate front, the median home price in Franklin County now sits just above two hundred eighty thousand dollars. Open houses today include three on East Broad Street, one in Clintonville, and a new condo development on South High is getting buzz for its pet-friendly amenities.

Yesterday, activists gathered at Washington Gladden Social Justice Park for a touching vigil, honoring those lost or injured in traffic accidents. Local groups call for safer crosswalks — especially along High Street and Olentangy River Road, where recent incidents have raised concern.

In music and arts, the historic Lincoln Theatre on East Long has just received state funds for a major renovation and promises expanded shows next season. Tonight, indie folk band Paper Lanterns plays a free set at Rambling House on Hudson Street, with doors opening by six. Over on Gay Street, “Culture Night” brings food trucks, dance, and local vendors, running through Wednesday.

Local sports offered highs and lows. The Buckeyes dominated UCLA at the Horseshoe with a forty-eight to ten blowout. Sophomore James Peoples scored twice, and Lorenzo Styles Jr.’s hundred-yard kickoff return electrified the crowd. Ohio State remains undefeated and hosts Rutgers next Saturday. Over in hockey, the Blue Jackets stretched their point streak to four games despite falling short in a 2-1 shootout against the Rangers last night at Nationwide Arena. Marchenko’s power-play goal tied things up and extended his career-best streak to eleven games. The Jackets host Montreal Monday night; fans are hopeful.

Crime reports bring mixed news. Columbus Police and Highway Patrol arrested two suspects after multiple vehicle thefts near Bethel Road on Saturday night, recovering three cars and several stolen items. Officers remind us to lock our car doors and avoid leaving valuable items in plain sight. In other developments, City Council is debating a new multi-million dollar contract for expanded public safety cameras, hoping to reduce street crime but drawing concern from privacy advocates about surveillance and its use.

Local businesses add life to the week. East Market on Kelton Avenue saw its grand reopening yesterday following renovations. Meanwhile, beloved bakery Sugar Shack on Parsons closed its doors after fifteen years, citing rising rent.

Worth celebrating, fourth graders at Lincoln Elementary claimed three first-place ribbons at the city’s math bowl this week, beating out nineteen schools. Congrats to all the young scholars and their teachers.

And for a feel-good finish: volunteers from “Charity Newsies” launched their annual newspaper sale drive downtown yesterday, raising funds to buy winter coats for local children. If you spot them on Broad or High, drop a dollar in — every bit helps.

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