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Worthington, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Worthington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Whatās next for Worthingtonās police department after Chief Mylettās exit?
- How Worthingtonās St. Johnās is joining Columbusā inclusive Pride Mass
- How a Worthington builder says regulations are inflating home prices
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunshine; breezy, less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 86, low: 65.
- Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Former Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett leaving central Ohio department (beaconjournal.com) ā Worthingtonās police chief, Steve Mylett, is leaving after less than two years to become chief in Issaquah, Washington, and be closer to family. City officials say theyāre working to secure interim leadership before his departure and thanked him for his service, while his appointment in Issaquah awaits background checks and council confirmation later this month. 
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2. Trinity Episcopal Church to host 5th annual Pride Mass in Columbus Thursday (abc6onyourside.com) ā Worthingtonās St. Johnās Episcopal Church is among several Central Ohio congregations joining Trinity Episcopal Church on Capitol Square for a Pride Mass in downtown Columbus Thursday evening. The inclusive service, led by LGBTQ+ clergy and featuring Trinityās choir, welcomes people of any or no faith tradition and emphasizes full affirmation of queer leadership and same-sex marriages within the church, with security on-site. Ā Ā Ā
3. Regulations Account for 26.4% of Average Home Cost (floordaily.net) ā A new national buildersā study says government regulations now account for more than a quarter of the average new homeās price, adding about $132,000 to costs. NAHB chairman Bill Owens, a builder from Worthington argues that excessive rules are worsening the housing affordability crisis and urges policymakers to roll back unnecessary requirements that slow construction. Ā Ā Ā
4. Housing Advocates Call on Congress to Address Affordable Housing (qualifiedremodeler.com) ā Worthington home builder Bill Owens is leading more than 1,100 housing professionals in Washington, D.C., urging Congress to tackle the national affordability crunch. Advocates are pushing for major housing legislation, workforce training, immigration reforms, faster permitting, and protection of natural gas options, arguing these steps are needed to boost construction of affordable, attainable homes nationwide. Ā Ā Ā
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