Reward For Road Death - No Soliciting Opens
Kokosing offers $100K reward in hit-and-run death of construction worker on I-70
Kokosing Construction is offering a $100,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the hit-and-run death of one of its workers in a Columbus highway construction zone.
Jordan Thomas, 25, was working around 2 a.m. Feb. 28 along Interstate 70 westbound near State Route 315 when he was struck by a vehicle, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Investigators said a maroon Toyota sedan drove through the work zone, hit a generator, and struck Thomas. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver did not stop.
Kokosing Construction, headquartered just south of Westerville near Interstate 270, said Thomas had worked in construction for about three years and was remembered by coworkers as a valued team member who brought energy and positivity to job sites.
The company is partnering with Central Ohio Crime Stoppers to offer the reward in hopes of identifying and arresting the driver responsible.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Columbus Division of Police at 614-645-4767 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477. Tips can be made anonymously.
Private club “No Soliciting” opens third Central Ohio location in Westerville
A private social club with a vintage-inspired atmosphere has opened its third Central Ohio location in Westerville.
No Soliciting, which already operates clubs in Columbus and Dublin, recently opened inside a renovated building on South State Street just south of Uptown Westerville. The members-only lounge offers a quieter alternative to traditional nightlife, built around a private club model similar to a golf club.
Unlike a traditional bar or restaurant, No Soliciting operates as a private membership club.
The model works much like a private golf club. Prospective members apply to join and, if approved, pay an upfront membership fee. Members keep a billing account on file with the club, allowing them to order food and drinks during visits without paying with cash or a card. Charges are simply added to the member’s account.
The membership structure helps maintain the club’s quieter, members-focused atmosphere.
Membership for the Columbus and Dublin clubs had been paused as those locations reached capacity. With the opening of the Westerville location, applications have reopened, giving new members access to all three Central Ohio clubs.
The Westerville club sits inside a building with a long retail history. Before its current transformation, the South State Street storefront housed a flooring retailer and, earlier, a sewing shop.
Visitors first encounter a door marked “No Soliciting.” Just inside the entryway sits a vintage wall-mounted telephone, which guests use to call inside and request entry before being admitted.
Inside, the design leans heavily into vintage and mid-century elements. Dark paneling, exposed brick, and warm lighting create a relaxed setting intended for conversation and small gatherings. A vintage motorcycle mounted against a brick wall beneath a large circular chandelier serves as a focal point inside the lounge.
Some of the décor was sourced locally. A collection of antique books and decorative bookends displayed inside the club was purchased from Westerville Antiques in Uptown.
While the Westerville club follows the same concept as the Columbus and Dublin locations, each space incorporates its own mix of artifacts and design details.
With the addition of the Westerville location and membership once again open to new applicants, the club’s owners say the goal remains the same: offering a private setting where members can gather, socialize, and enjoy a slower-paced alternative to the typical bar scene.
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