Columbus Local Pulse: New OSU President, Intel Jobs, and St. Patrick's Day Plans

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, March 13. We kick off with breaking news from Ohio State University right here in our backyard. Yesterday, trustees named Provost Ravi Bellamkonda as the new president, stepping in swiftly after former President Ted Carters abrupt resignation over an inappropriate relationship tied to a veterans podcast funded by JobsOhio. The Associated Press reports the board praised Bellamkondas experience and values, bypassing a national search to keep momentum in academics, healthcare, and athletics at the Olentangy River campus. We wish him steady leadership as our Buckeyes push forward. Shifting to city hall, no major votes this week, but were watching budget talks that could ease property taxes for Short North homeowners, directly impacting your daily wallet. Weather-wise, yesterday's storms spared central Ohio, unlike tornado damage in nearby Indiana and Illinois per WHIO reports, but gusty winds up to 25 miles per hour today might snarl traffic on I-270 and delay outdoor plans at Goodale Park. Expect partly cloudy skies with highs near 50 degrees and a dry evening ahead. On the business front, a new veterans job app pitch fell through amid the OSU news, but Intel's expansion near New Albany adds about 3,000 tech jobs, boosting our market. Real estate holds steady, with median home prices around 350,000 dollars in German Village, up 5 percent year-over-year according to local listings. Crime report from the past 24 hours stays calm: Columbus police made two arrests for thefts near Easton Town Center, including stolen bikes, with no major incidents or safety alerts. Stay vigilant, listeners. Sports highlight: Buckeyes basketball eyes tournament glory post-leadership change, while local high schools like Worthington Kilbourne notched wins in sectional play. Looking ahead, catch the St. Patricks Day parade on Broad Street Saturday, and a free community health fair at Franklin Park tomorrow. For a feel-good note, a police sergeant rescued an injured cat from I-75, now recovering thanks to area vets. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe for daily updates. This has been Columbus Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.