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Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning! Welcome to The Tradesman, a 5-minute newsletter tailored just for America’s tradesmen.
A taco festival is coming to Columbus! Find out when and where below.
Also, be sure to scroll down and enter our Thursday $50 gas card giveaway!
It’s Raining Tacos
Let's be honest, there are few things on this planet better than a good taco. A chicken taco with beans and salsa, a carne asada taco with onions and cheese — it's all enough to make you want to celebrate the perfection that is these delicious meals.
If only there were an entire festival dedicated to tacos.
Well, guess what? There is.
On June 6 and 7, Columbus will be holding its 10th annual Taco Fest at the biggest venue yet.
Click here for more information!
One of Columbus’ Greatest Unsolved Mysteries
On Feb. 1, 1997, 22-year-old Anna Zirkle went missing, never to be seen again.
Anna had two sons, both ages 1 and 4 at the time.
29 years later, Devonte Williams, the youngest, is still searching for answers.
What exactly happened to Anna?
Where was she last seen? Click here to find out.
Morning Meme
Who Needs a Participation Trophy When You Can Catch a Trophy Walleye
As the weather continues to warm up, so does the fishing season in Ohio.
Walleye are biting like crazy right now, making it the perfect time to get out on the water and chase down the biggest one you can find.
According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, 3,867 walleye measuring 28 inches or more were caught from Lake Erie last year.
See pictures of these fish and find out the best spots to find Walleye here.
You Don’t Need an Ocean to Go Scuba Diving
Have you ever wanted to go scuba diving but didn't want to book a trip to the nearest coastline?
Turns out, you can scuba dive right here in Ohio — and no, we're not talking about a scuba school where you swim laps in a small pool.
Nelson Ledges Quarry Park in Garretsville offers camping, hiking, and fishing, but it's also widely considered one of the best places to scuba dive and snorkel in the region.
Check out Nelson Ledges Quarry Park here.
Gas Card Giveaway
CLICK HERE to enter our Thursday $50 gas card giveaway! (Note: only one entry permitted per person)
The winner will be announced in our Tuesday edition.
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