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Friday is Veterans Day. Here's what's going on around town to honor those who have served our country: 

Visit the National Veterans Memorial and Museum downtown, which says it's the only museum in the country honoring the comprehensive history of all branches of the military. 

Free admission for all Friday at 300 W. Broad St. 

Admission always free for veterans, active duty military members, Gold Star families and kids under 5 from 10am-5pm, Wednesday-Sunday. 

Regular tickets: $18 adults, $16 seniors, $13 college students and $11 ages 5-17. 

Enjoy pancakes while attending a presentation at Westerville's Veterans Day Breakfast. 

8:30-10:30am Friday at the Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave. 

The City of Dublin and the Wesley G. Davids Dublin Post 800 of the American Legion host their annual Veterans Day Ceremony.

11am Friday at the Grounds of Remembrance in Dublin Veterans Park, 77 N. High St. 

Attend Gahanna's Veterans Memorial Committee brick dedication.

11am-1pm Friday. Veterans Memorial Park at 75 W. Johnstown Road. 

Join Grove City and The American Legion Paschall Post 164 and Veterans of Foreign War 8198 for an annual Veterans Day service. 

11am Friday at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum, 3378 Park St. 

Eat lunch and participate in a discussion at New Albany's Veterans Connect Us, where the city is announcing plans for its Veterans Memorial. 

11:30am-1pm Friday at the Philip Heit Center, 150 W. Main St. 

Where to honor veterans in Columbus

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum is free to all on Friday for Veterans Day.

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Veterans

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Things to Do

The Blue Jackets still have one of the lowest team values across the NHL. 

By the numbers: The Jackets rank 30th with a $600 million valuation, according to Sportico's annual NHL valuations. 

That's an increase of 14% from $525 million in 2021, but still ranks 30th. 

Zoom out: Sportico's annual valuations put the average NHL team's value at $1.01 billion, crossing the 10-figure average mark for the first time, per Axios Sports.

State of play: CBJ's rough start this season is reflected in their current rankings: last in the Metropolitan division and second-to-last overall. 

What's next: The team faces the Colorado Avalanche today and tomorrow at 2pm EDT in Finland for the NHL 2022 Global Series. 

Blue Jackets near the bottom of the NHL in value

The Jackets rank 30th with a $600 million valuation, according to Sportico.

Hockey

The Blue Jackets still have one of the lowest team values across the NHL. By the numbers: The Jackets rank 30th with a $600 million valuation, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sportico&#x27;s annual NHL valuations. " data-vars-click-url="https://www.sportico.com/feature/nhl-team-values-ranking-list-1234693065/" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sportico.com/feature/nhl-team-values-ranking-list-1234693065/" target="_blank">Sportico&#x27;s annual NHL valuations. </a>

Sports

 👋 Mary Jane here. Newsroom pizza is a time-honored tradition for journalists on election night, and reader Curtis J. sent us a great recommendation if you want to join us in the ritual.

Zamarelli's Pizza Palace — family owned and operated since 1963 — makes their dishes and pizzas to order. 

State of play: I was surprised to find Zamarelli's a few minutes away from the main drag in Grove City, tucked next to railroad tracks and an apartment complex — but the location highlighted its role as a popular staple in a growing community that has seen significant change over the years.

What I ate: The half mushroom, half pepperoni pizza was piping hot. Its thin crust was fresh and crunchy, but simultaneously a bit doughy. 

A half mushroom half pepperoni pizza on a table. 

Zamarelli's makes pizzas, subs and pasta dinners fresh for every order. 

My take: If you love a saucy 'za, ask for your pie to be made with extra. 

I will be going back to order a ravioli dinner. 

Of note: The old-school restaurant has only one table inside, is cash-only and doesn't deliver — plan accordingly.

If you go: 4011 Front St., Grove City. 4-11pm Tuesday-Thursday, 4pm-midnight Friday and Saturday and 4:30-10pm Sunday. 

Look to Zamarelli's Pizza Palace for Election Day pizza

Family owned and operated since 1963, they make their pizzas to order.

A white building with red window awnings next to a lit up blue Pepsi and Zamarelli's Pizza sign. 

Zamarelli's in Grove City has been family run since 1963. Photos: Mary Jane Sanese/Axios 

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Food and Drink

Could this past weekend be the last time our clocks fall back?

The big picture: The federal Sunshine Protection Act would make daylight saving time permanent in 2023. It is currently waiting on approval in the House after the Senate passed it earlier this year.

Between the lines: Federal law does not allow permanent daylight saving time, so states cannot adopt changes without action from Congress. 

Zoom in: Ohio House Concurrent Resolution 13 was introduced earlier last year urging Congress to pass the law.

Ohio is one of at least 19 states to have passed resolutions or trigger laws to permanently make the switch.

Yes, but: A resolution is symbolic and simply communicates the legislature's support. It's not a bill and holds no power. 

What we're watching: There have been many attempts to pass legislation to nix the time change throughout the years, so only time will tell if this will be our final fall back.

Ohio wants to ditch the switch

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Ohio

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News

👋 Mary Jane here with a local staple for Taco Tuesday. 

Context: I assumed Los Guachos had the best tacos in the city even before I learned of its laundry list of accolades.

"Every Day with Rachael Ray" magazine says Los Gauchos has the best tacos in the country. It's also been featured on Food Network's "Top 5 Restaurants."

What I ordered: I'm a creature of habit and usually order steak tacos with cheese. But I decided to switch it up and also order the Original Taco al Pastor and a fish taco. 

I realize now that I've been depriving myself of some seriously delicious tacos. The pork was juicy and salty and the pineapple added a bit of sweetness to balance out the flavors. 

I'm not the biggest fan of fish in tacos, but it was surprisingly mild, flavorful and not too fishy. 

If you go: Also on the menu are quesadillas, salads, burritos and desserts. I recommend the churros or tres leches cake. 

Locations in Dublin, Gahanna, Whitehall and northwest Columbus. Hours vary. Takeout and dine-in available. 

The country's best tacos are served locally

"Every Day with Rachael Ray" says Los Gauchos has the best tacos in the country.

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Los Guachos Taqueria has five locations around the city. Photo: Mary Jane Sanese/Axios

Food

👋 Mary Jane here with a local staple for Taco Tuesday. Context: I assumed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Los Guachos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.losguachostaqueria.com/" data-vars-content-id="fe7f1e52-8a9b-4b86-8f03-0f22385196fe" data-vars-headline="The country&#x27;s best tacos are served locally" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.losguachostaqueria.com/" target="_blank">Los Guachos</a> had the best tacos in the city even before I learned of its laundry list of accolades.

Mary Jane Sanese

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The country's best tacos are served locally

Where to honor veterans in Columbus

Look to Zamarelli's Pizza Palace for Election Day pizza

Ohio wants to ditch the switch

Blue Jackets near the bottom of the NHL in value