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From the Newsroom: Mick Colageo talks with Somerset-Swansea Spectator editor George Austin, as they discuss Spectator coverage of high school graduation and sports awards, the impending demolition at Brayton Point, and his take on your Boston Celtics.

Curt Brown discusses the scene inside the courtroom last week when Angel Acevedo, 26, and Aaron Bookman, 25, of New Bedford were sentenced to life without parole for the 2015 murder of Aaron Gant Jr. Police were able to track them across the city using surveillance cameras.

What kind of food are you searching for when heading to a diner? Diners are great standbys for delicious "greasy spoon" meals, whether you're there for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

We talked to three panelists this week about the American institution where you can grab a seat at the counter, eat a great omelet or sip coffee while finishing off a slice of pie.

Let's get into it. Welcome to "The Great Food Debate," where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio.

This episode's panelists are:

• Vince Tornero, host of In the Record Store podcast and captain of In the Record Store

• Jim Fischer, arts editor for Columbus Alive

• Erin Edwards, dining editor at Columbus Monthly

Where can the best diner be found in central Ohio?

• Vince's pick: Jack and Benny's (locations in Clintonville, Dublin and downtown Columbus)

• Jim's pick: Tommy's Diner (914 W. Broad St., Franklinton) and Jack's Downtown Diner (52 E Lynn St., Columbus)

• Erin's pick: Philco Bar + Diner (747 N. High St., Short North) and German Village Coffee Shop (193 Thurman Ave., German Village)

Other diners or meals mentioned:

• Gut buster breakfast at Jack and Benny's

• Grilled cheese with Havarti and Nutella at Philco Bar + Diner

• Hamburger Inn Diner (16 N. Sandusky St., Delaware)

• Nutcracker Family Restaurant (63 E. Broad St., Pataskala)

• 3 Brothers Diner (3090 Southwest Blvd., Grove City)

• Starliner Diner (4121 Main St., Hilliard)

• Cap City Fine Diner and Bar (locations in Dublin, Grandview and Gahanna)

• Michael's Goody Boy Diner (1144 N. High St., Short North)

• Stav's Diner (2932 E. Broad St., Bexley)

• Canal Wigwam (4 S. High St., Canal Winchester)

• Grill & Skillet (2924 E. Main St., Columbus)

• Golden Donuts & Diner (1928 Lockbourne Road, Columbus)

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This episode of Difference Makers is brought to you by Savannah Buds and Burgers Week. For more information, visit dosavannah.com/dinesavannah.

Visit Savannah president Joe Marinelli sits down with Difference Makers host and Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer to discuss how marketing Savannah has changed in the years since he started, how additions to the airport have created a new avenue for visitors and what the next generation of tourists to Savannah are looking for.

 

(1:48): Visit Savannah

(2:08) Working at the Plaza Hotel for Donald Trump

(5:56) Visit Savannah's new campaign

Anything But Ordinary: Visit Savannah launches new ad campaign (SMN, May 29, 2018)

(9:43) Seeing out-of-towners as visitors rather than tourists

Joe Marinelli column: Let's call them visitors (SMN, May 23, 2018)

(14:48) Emergence of Savannah as a tourist destination

Study: More money, more visitors in Savannah during 2017 (SMN, May 12, 2018)

(23:07) How Allegiant, other airlines have helped more people get to Savannah

Passenger count at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport continues upward (SMN, May 16, 2018)

(28:16) Next generation of visitors to Savannah

(29:58) Quality experience for residents compared to visitors

 

Make sure to follow The Commute podcast for daily news briefs from Adam.

Reporter Elizabeth Djinis talks about her story involing emails from Sarasota Schools.

The theater owners said the damage exceeded $118,000, according to a Sheriff’s Office press release. Damages include smashed mirrors and display cases, widespread graffiti, damaged walls and splattered bleach.

Four youths were listed as students at Niceville High School and two were listed as attending Rocky Bayou Christian School.

For his update of the iconic 1972 Gordon Parks Jr. action drama "Super Fly," Director X delivers an exciting - and surprisingly subversive - summer crime epic that has more car chases and kung-fu than you might expect, but it also stays true to the anti-heroes of the '70s instead of just using their names and image.

Fort Walton Beach officers arrived at 5:05 p.m. and spoke to people who said a black SUV occupied by several people stopped in front of No. 102 Second Ave., according to a news release from the Police Department. One of the occupants got out of the SUV with a semiautomatic pistol and fired it several times toward the home, the news release said.

On Fridays, Editor-in-Chief Anne Brennan brings you a news round-up through conversations with the journalist who wrote the stories.

The Daily News Podcast is your audio companion to the MetroWest Daily News and the Milford Daily News. The bi-weekly show is entering the second season and is taking on a new feel. 

Read our stories at metrowestdailynews.com and milforddailynews.comLinks to the stories discussed:Marlborough's Walden Woods will not openDemolition underway at Mount Wayte Plaza in FraminghamFramingham marks Flag Day with a parade (for the first time in many years)Upton takes a resident to court over housing issuesIn Milford, a sister keeps her brother’s memory alive, 77 years laterA life honored in Framingham, hundreds attend a celebration of the life of State Rep. Chris WalshPhotos: Hundreds attend a memorial for Framingham for state Rep. Chris WalshNatick School Committee adds a new twist to public speak controversyMilford seeks to beautify downtown with state moneyTeacher, alum say goodbye to Marian High SchoolSudbury company modifies machinery to suit US market

In 2015, authors Louis R. Pisano and Michael A. Smith released their book "Jaws 2: The Making of the Hollywood Sequel." Smith spent time in the Destin and Navarre Beach area collecting photos and conducting interviews with locals, like Anderson, who were involved with the film. Being a huge fan of "Jaws" and "Jaws 2," the research was a "labor of love." An expanded and updated version of the book was recently released with even more backstory on the Hollywood sequel.