From the SoHud News Facebook group August 2015
2015 UNIVERSITY DISTRICT BULK TRASH DISPOSAL RESOURCE LIST – locations for bulk pickup and places that will accept various used items. Reports of nice couches and other furniture tossed in alleys and in front yards
Illegal dumping – see Household Trash Collection information from City. Report illegal dumping
Husband and wife team busted and linked to over 50 vehicle breakins in the Campus area
Hudson Street bridge closure over I-71 – project #13 on 2015 Franklin County ODOT list
Neighbor offers landscaping and childcare services – do a search in Facebook group for landscaping
Packages and US Postal mail not arriving to mailbox or possibly stolen
New Graffiti found throughout neighborhood on sides of buildings, 300 gallon trash cans and on on retaining walls
Test your skill with the Trash Quiz from Weinland Park
Power outages: August 5th, 10th, 17th, and 25th for few homes due to sparking line at Clinton and 4th
Neighbors choices for Auto repair shops:
- C.A.R.S
- Mr. Tire on High north of Henderson
- Paynes on Indianola (near Fallis)
- Bernies, but not Mr. Tire nor NTW
- All Hours Automotive on Wood Ave.
- Tong Da on Indianola
- Luke’s Auto
- AAA on 3rd, Grandview
- Cheeseman’s on Indianola and Blenheim
- Andy at Chapin Auto
- Dave just across I-71 on Hudson
Vehicle Accidents
- August 10th – East and Tompkins
- August 24th – Summit and Clinton
- August 30th – Summit just north of Maynard
Crossing beacon installed on August 12th at Maynard and Summit. See presentation on Safe Crosswalks for general crosswalk information
August 13th blockwatch meeting – Q & A session with our Community Police Liaison, repaving of Summit and 4th and recent crime updates
Vehicle smash and grabs – please do not leave any valuables or other items in vehicles that may look to be inviting to criminals
Renters looking to purchase home in area
Multiple reports of found cats, looking for owners
Don’t get scammed by teens not affiliated with Library asking for money to help support the library.
Bug your bike program by City of Columbus
Baba’s still planning to open at Hudson and Summit
Rats still around the area. Call in to 311 anytime they are seen
University Area Commission Code Enforcement and Environment Committee to schedule meeting with AEP about power outage issue
Chiropractor recommendations
- Dr. Riley on 5th
- Dr Alexander on Indianola near Cooke
- Graceland Chiropractic
- Dr Kemp at Spine and Sport Chiropractic (shares office with Dr Alexander) at Indianaola and Cooke
Solor and other forms of generating power discussed. Do a search in the Facebook group for Solar or Electrical Safety
- Project Sunroof
- Solar spaceheating
- Simply Living Transition Hub
- LED emergency lights
- Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
- Homeowners guide to solar financing
- Tesla Motors Powerwall
- Flower pots with glow in the dark paint
Crew Stadium volume too loud? call 614-447-CREW to talk to a live person and voice your concern
Student Move In / Move Out
Gas leak at Maynard and Indianola continually reported to Columbia Gas. Tech’s have been out. Currently not an emergency, repairs to be planned in future.
1988 Honda NX 125 dual sport dirt bike stolen out of back yard
bag of food stolen off front porch
local house painters
Cars an easy target for campus thieves
Public Utilities emergency number contacts
Over crowded parking in area
Possible return of “Friend of Michael”. See consolidation thread from Facebook group (must be a member to see)