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Good morning, Franklin County. Voters are showing up — and then some. Early ballots in Franklin County are already triple the pace of last cycle, with more than 12,500 cast since Morse Road opened its doors. Elections Director Antoin White is calling it "near record turnout," and if you're planning to mail yours in, heads up: ballots must now arrive by 7:30 PM on Election Day, no grace period. Meanwhile, a century-old Franklinton schoolhouse is fighting for its future as a nonprofit races to save it from demolition, and Columbus police are seeking leads after a deadly hit-and-run on Cleveland Avenue. On a lighter note, fall is delivering — Pumpkins Aglow, a Touch & Ride-A-Truck event, and a Sea Glass Mosaic class are all on tap this week. Sports scores, fresh Real Estate listings, and In Remembrance are waiting inside. ☕️ What's Brewing Locally  More than 3,000 voters a day have cast ballots at Franklin County early voting center 🗳️ Franklin County early voting is surging at triple last cycle's pace. More than 12,500 voters have cast ballots since the early voting center on Morse Road opened, compared to roughly 4,000 at the same point four years ago. Elections Director Antoin White called it "near record turnout," with officials projecting 55–60% participation on Nov. 3. This year also brings a key rule change: mail-in ballots must now be received by poll close at 7:30 PM on Nov. 3, eliminating the previous four-day post-election grace period. Read more Group looks to save historic Columbus building from demolition 🏛️ A century-old Columbus building may be demolished — unless one nonprofit wins. Holy Family School at 57 S. Grubb Street in Franklinton has sat vacant for decades after previously housing a soup kitchen and Catholic museum. The Catholic Diocese of Columbus applied to tear it down, citing expensive repairs, safety hazards, and ongoing criminal activity at the site. A local nonprofit is pushing back, hoping to acquire the building for workforce development, education, and supportive services. The Franklinton Area Commission is set to weigh in on the proposed demolition. Read more Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on Cleveland Avenue; police seek suspects 🚨 A pedestrian is dead after a brutal hit-and-run in Columbus. On Oct. 10 at around 9:57 p.m., a person was struck by two vehicles — a white SUV and a pickup truck towing a trailer — in the southbound lanes of Cleveland Avenue at East 16th Avenue. Both drivers fled the scene without stopping. The victim was rushed to the hospital but died shortly after 10 p.m. Columbus police are actively investigating and urge anyone with information about the vehicles or drivers to contact the Accident Investigation Unit. Read more 🏆 SCOREBOARD | Date | Sport | Matchup |
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| 10/12 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Briggs Bruins 0vs Franklin Heights 3 | | 10/10 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Walnut Ridge Scots 1@ Centennial 3 | | 10/12 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Briggs Bruins 0@ Columbus International 7 | | 10/12 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Mifflin Punchers 0@ Licking Heights 0 | | 10/10 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Linden-McKinley Panthers 1@ Liberty Christian Academy 7 | | 10/12 | ⚽ G. Soccer | Briggs Bruins 0@ Marion Harding 7 | | 10/12 | ⚽ G. Soccer | Grandview Heights Bobcats 3vs Jonathan Alder 5 | | 10/10 | ⚽ G. Soccer | Grandview Heights Bobcats 1@ Marietta 4 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals  Move in ready Hilliard gem awaits — 5013 Cortez Pass — $359,900 3 bed · 2.5 bath · Updated kitchen with granite & stainless appliances This move-in-ready gem in Hilliard's welcoming Hilliard Green neighborhood charms with updated granite kitchen, a lovely back deck, and easy access to parks, trails, and major roadways! 🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla 🎃 Oct. 14 - Pumpkins Aglow Exhibition 📍 Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, OH · 🕒 5:00 PM Get ready to be dazzled! Franklin Park Conservatory glows with the magic of Pumpkins Aglow on Oct. 14, transforming Columbus into an autumn wonderland of brilliantly lit pumpkins you won't want to miss! 🚛 Oct. 15 - Touch & Ride-A-Truck 📍 Fortress Obetz, Obetz, OH · 🕒 4:00 PM Calling all truck lovers! Head to Fortress Obetz on Oct. 15 for Franklin County Engineer's Office Touch-And-Ride-A-Truck, where kids and adults can get up close and personal with awesome big vehicles! 🌊 Oct. 16 - Sea Glass Mosaic Class 📍 Terra Gallery & Creative Studio, Dublin, OH · 🕒 12:30 PM Unleash your inner artist at Terra Gallery & Creative Studio in Dublin on Oct. 16, where you'll transform shimmering sea glass into stunning mosaic masterpieces in this hands-on workshop! 🌹 Oct. 17 - Westerville Symphony Gala 📍 Lakes Golf & Country Club, Westerville, OH · 🕒 5:30 PM Dress to impress and support the arts at the Lakes Golf & Country Club on Oct. 17! The Westerville Symphony's glamorous La Vie en Rose Gala promises an unforgettable evening of music, elegance, and community spirit. 🎃 Oct. 18 - Glass Pumpkin Patch Market 📍 Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, OH · 🕒 11:00 AM Forget picking apples this fall — Franklin Park Conservatory's Glass Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 18 is where you'll find stunning handcrafted glass art pumpkins and unique pieces from talented local artists. A must-see autumn market! 🎃 Oct. 22 - Fall Fest Halloween Festival 📍 Franklin Learning Academy, Downtown · 🕒 5:00 PM Get ready for spooky season fun at Franklin Learning Academy Downtown! Fall Fest brings Halloween festivities to the heart of the community on October 22—mark your calendars and come dressed for the occasion! 🐾 Oct. 24 - Halloween Pup Trick-or-Treat 📍 Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center, Columbus, OH · 🕒 10:00 AM Treat yourself to the most adorable Halloween celebration in Columbus! Visit the Franklin County Dog Shelter on Oct. 24 for a spooky-cute trick-or-treat event with furry friends who'd love to find their forever home. 🎙️ Oct. 24 - Frankenstein Live Radio Play 📍 Columbus Performing Arts Center, Downtown · 🕒 7:00 PM Bring Frankenstein to life this Halloween season as Columbus Performing Arts Center Downtown hosts a spine-tingling live radio play performance on Oct. 24 — a hauntingly unique theatrical experience you won't want to miss! 🌎 What Else Is Brewing Ilhan Omar faced a federal search of her home, prompting accusations of political intimidation just weeks before midterm elections. Donald Trump defended easing sanctions on Russian diesel as critics questioned whether the move would actually lower American fuel prices. Russia drew fresh scrutiny after Ukraine disputed Trump’s announced energy ceasefire and reported strikes on six energy facilities. Brent crude climbed above $106 as shaky ceasefire hopes and a Houthi attack in Saudi Arabia rattled energy markets. Cleveland submarine facility got a presidential boost after Trump announced plans for a new facility repairing submarine components in Ohio. Tropical Storm Rachel left Southwest communities managing lingering flash-flood risks after weekend storms killed two people in Mexico and caused widespread damage. 🙏 In Remembrance Courtney Collins Courtney Ann Collins, age 39, a woman who taught her family that they always come first and that she loved them dearly, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, after an extended illness. She attended Westland High School before graduating from The Southwest... Read full obituary |  |
| Linda Joy Oxier Linda Joy Oxier age 66, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Linda was a loving wife and mother who loved to laugh. She loved and attended her church, she was saved almost 50 years ago; among baking, crafting, painting, doing puzzles, and crocheting for others. Survived by her husband of 39... Read full obituary |  |
| William Ryan William “Bill” Ryan, age 87, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Thursday October 8th, 2026 at Ohio Health Hospital in Pickerington with his family by his side. Bill grew up on the South Side of Columbus where he attended Marion-Franklin schools. He grew up alongside his childhood best friend, Jim... Read full obituary |  |
| | William Burton Schools III William Burton Schools, III, known to everyone as Trey, passed away on October 8, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, after a courageous battle with a rare immune disorder called secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH). Trey was preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Diana S. (Decker)... Read full obituary |  |
| | | Jack Earl McKinley Jack Earl McKinley, 86 of Delaware, passed peacefully at Delaware Court Nursing Center on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Born August 5, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Fran (Austin) Hubley. He graduated from North High School in Columbus in 1958. Jack worked for Columbia Gas Company as... Read full obituary |  |
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb "Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage, and wait for the LORD." — Psalm 27:14 This reminds us that even when things feel uncertain, trusting God and gathering courage can bring peace and steady hope for each new day. |
| The ice cream shop that makes money when it's cold | | 28 Wishes sells ice cream in Los Angeles. Below 70°F, sales fall about 20%. The weather is out of their hands. Rent isn't. | So the owners started putting about $20 a day into Kalshi weather markets, taking the cold side. The days that keep customers away now pay something back. | This is hedging. Big companies have done it for decades, buying protection against bad weather, fuel spikes and rising rates. It used to take a broker, a trading desk, and an order size no corner shop could meet. | Kalshi opens it up. Contracts on weather, fuel prices, inflation, tariffs and regulation, starting at a few dollars. Take a position on the outcome that would hurt you. If it hits, the payout softens it. If it doesn't, the contract expires and the good month was the point. | See how other owners are doing it at Kalshi.com/hedging |
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