By April Rodgers, Content Coordinator | FreeWire — Your News, Your Voice
From prison policies to Polaris slides, here’s what’s buzzing (and swarming) across the Buckeye State
Slick City brings ‘waterless slides’ to Columbus
A new indoor park has landed near Polaris, and it’s trading splash for speed. Slick City Action Park opened Monday at 1170 Polaris Parkway with 15 “waterless slides” designed to mimic the thrill of a water slide—without the water. The 35,000-square-foot facility uses a proprietary surface to deliver the slide effect. So yes, technically, they’re just slides—but very slick ones. It’s the company’s first Ohio location.
Morrow County prosecutor seeks death penalty in deputy’s death
This week, Morrow County Prosecutor Andrew Wick announced that he will pursue the death penalty in the case of Brian Michael Wilson, who is accused of fatally shooting Deputy Daniel Sherrer on May 26. Wilson has been indicted on 14 counts, including two counts of aggravated murder with death penalty specifications. Other charges include felony murder and assault on a peace officer. He remains in jail on a $5 million bond.
Mayflies descend on Lake Erie
If you’re heading north for lake days and coasters, be prepared: the mayflies have arrived. These seasonal visitors are swarming near Lake Erie again—clinging to windows, light poles, and anything that doesn’t move. It’s a familiar nuisance for coastal towns, and while the bugs don’t bite, they do arrive in clouds and leave a crunch underfoot.
Tasers could be coming to Ohio prisons
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking to expand its taser pilot program. Although talks started in 2020, the project was delayed during the pandemic. In May, two Ohio prisons began testing tasers for corrections officers. Now the department is evaluating whether to implement the program statewide. The move is intended to increase safety inside state correctional facilities.
Next week in Bucyrus
Don't miss your last chance to see Schoolhouse Rock Live! at the Bucyrus Little Theatre, and Saturday marks the return of the annual Cruisin’ With the Cops Car Show, a community favorite.
As summer heats up, be sure to go out and enjoy all that Ohio has to offer.
