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Westerville Antiques owner buys Uptown property as My Cousin’s Cottage changes hands
Luke Ernst, who purchased Westerville Antiques in December 2017, has acquired the Uptown building at the northeast corner of State Street and East College Avenue. Westerville Antiques is on the ground floor.
The acquisition includes the East College Avenue storefronts occupied by Uptown Hair Design and My Cousin’s Cottage. The businesses operate at 12 and 16 E. College Ave., respectively, while Westerville Antiques is at 2 N. State St.
The property purchase coincides with a separate ownership change at My Cousin’s Cottage. Nate and Jess Hurst recently purchased the home-furnishings consignment business from its previous owner.
In a Facebook announcement, the Hursts said they intend to preserve the store’s character while bringing new energy and ideas to the business. They thanked the former owner for building My Cousin’s Cottage and for trusting them to continue it.
The store will remain open, and its existing employees will stay with the business, according to the announcement. Its website also continues to advertise furniture and home décor consignment services and appointments.
“Our commitment remains the same: to honor MCC’s legacy while thoughtfully stepping into what’s ahead,” Nate and Jess wrote.
Customers responding to the announcement congratulated the new owners, thanked the former owner and expressed support for the store’s continued operation. Several described My Cousin’s Cottage as a favorite place to shop for furniture, décor and other finds.
Marzetti names supply chain chief; analyst issues negative rating
The Marzetti Company has appointed Mark Carter as chief supply chain officer, effective July 13.
Carter previously served as chief supply chain officer at Schwan’s Company. He will lead Marzetti’s supply chain simplification and productivity initiatives, succeeding retiring executive Luis Viso.
Separately, StockStory issued an “Underperform” rating on Marzetti on July 13, citing sluggish revenue growth and weak unit economics relative to peers. The analysis also noted the company’s strong free cash flow and net cash position.
Marzetti is part of Westerville-based Lancaster Colony Corp. and trades under the ticker symbol MZTI.
Tax cases dominate Westerville Mayor’s Court docket
Municipal income-tax cases make up most of the criminal filings identified in a review of Wednesday’s Westerville Mayor’s Court docket.
The review found 56 criminal cases, including 44 alleging that individuals or organizations failed to file or pay city income taxes. All 56 criminal cases were listed as open when the court records were checked on Tuesday.
Among the more notable filings was a criminal-damage charge filed Monday and scheduled for Wednesday’s court session.
Two theft cases also appear to be connected because they share the same ticket number. Both defendants are scheduled to appear Aug. 5.
Other cases on the docket include allegations of criminal trespass, possession of fireworks, and a separate theft charge.
The review also identified 20 moving-violation cases. Several involved allegations of driving without a valid operator’s license or failing to stop after an accident and required court appearances. Four traffic cases were paid and closed, while another was continued to Aug. 19.
The charges are allegations. Filing a case does not establish guilt.
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