A new local Columbus blog

Hi! This is a blog which will cover news, politics, and life in Columbus, Ohio. There are a number of other Columbus blogs out there, a bunch of which only started in the last few months. There’s something in the air I guess. This one aims to provide a perspective that you can’t get anywhere else. We’ll see how it goes.

I’m still tinkering behind the scenes on the layout and functionality, so it may be a bit bumpy the first couple of weeks. I’m going with a soft launch. In the meantime, there’s a blogroll to fill out, static pages to write, and WordPress code to hack.

If you want to write for the blog, let me know. In the event the site eventually makes money, you’ll start getting some of it. I know- everybody says that.

15 comments on “A new local Columbus blog”

  1. Posted by Mark Daniels | Apr 5, 2007 9:03 am

    There’s a lot of good stuff on this blog and I look forward to keeping up with it. It’s always good to read things about my hometown!

    Thanks for the link.

    Mark Daniels

  2. Posted by Brian | Apr 5, 2007 9:47 am

    Thanks, Mark! You get the prize for making the first comment on this blog. (Please note: there isn’t really a prize.)

  3. Posted by Connie | Apr 12, 2007 12:45 pm

    Hi Brian,

    I just discovered your blog and am delighted to see that my husband’s blog, Planet of the Blind, is already included on your blogroll. Wonderful, thank you! I’ve returned the favor, both on Steve’s blog and on mine, www.thehomeinventoryblog.com

    Nice to “meet” you!

  4. Posted by Amy Rock | Oct 20, 2007 10:18 pm

    If you’re going to cover politics, will you be talking about Barack Obama coming to Columbus and speaking at the convention center? 10/26/07 11:00 am. Tickets available at:

    https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/ColumbusC2C?source=eventcenter

    Thanks,
    Amy

  5. Posted by Judy SMith | Nov 12, 2007 6:31 pm

    I am trying to find out more about the murder suicide on Nov 9,2007 but your blog no longer has it. We know the family and just found out about it. The girl,Allyson, parents are Ron and Soozie Raymond. If there is any info I would appreciate it.
    Thank you JSmith

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  7. Posted by Ben Blanquera | Apr 17, 2008 8:37 pm

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  10. Posted by Columbus Insurance Guy | Aug 31, 2009 1:55 pm

    Hopefully someone will talk about the restaurant scene on this blog.

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