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Good morning, Franklin County. A 6-year-old girl is fighting for her life after a shooting in the University District Sunday afternoon, and Columbus police are actively searching for a suspect — if you know anything, please reach out. It's the kind of story that sits heavy, and a reminder of why community connection matters. On a brighter note, Northwest Bank is betting big on Dublin, planting a 75,000-square-foot headquarters in the Bridge Street District — a serious vote of confidence in Central Ohio's future.
Labor Day weekend is practically knocking on the door, and today's Events section has you covered — from Night Shift Au Naturel to the Old Skool Labor Day Festival. Sports scores, fresh Real Estate listings, and this week's In Remembrance section are all inside too.
🌤 Sky Skoop
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Gahanna
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Hilliard
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Reynoldsburg
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Grove City
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Westerville
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Worthington
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
6-year-old girl hospitalized after shooting in the Columbus University District
🚨 A 6-year-old girl is fighting for her life after a shooting. The child was rushed to Nationwide Children's Hospital in critical condition after being shot on the 1200 block of North Sixth Street in Columbus, Ohio's University District around 3:30 PM on Sunday. While the initial call suggested the injury may have been self-inflicted or accidental, subsequent callers indicated a separate shooter may have been involved. Several teenagers and at least one adult were inside the residence at the time, and an unrelated teenage boy fled the scene immediately after. Investigators are actively searching for a suspect, and anyone with information is urged to contact Columbus police. Read more
Northwest Bank Headquarters Planned for Dublin, Ohio
🏦 Northwest Bank is planting deep roots in Dublin, Ohio. The bank plans to relocate its headquarters to 75,000 square feet at Bridge North, a mixed-use development in Dublin's Bridge Street District, with the move expected in the first half of 2029. Northwest Bank signed a 15-year lease and projects the space will support roughly double its current workforce by 2034, including a ground-floor financial center offering wealth management services. Dublin sweetened the deal with payroll-based incentives capped at $460,000 and a $50,000 location grant. The move complements the bank's broader central Ohio expansion, which includes four additional Columbus-area branches planned by Q2 2027. Read more
One man, two teenagers arrested in connection with fatal Short North shooting - NBC4 WCMH-TV
🔫 Three suspects arrested in a deadly Short North shooting. Columbus police arrested one man and two teenagers in connection with a fatal shooting in the Short North neighborhood. The shooting occurred on Aug. 23 just after 3 a.m. in the 1000 block of North High Street, leaving one person dead. Read more
🏆 SCOREBOARD
Date
Sport
Matchup
8/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Upper Arlington Golden Bears 2@ Thomas Worthington 1
8/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Upper Arlington Golden Bears 1vs Pickerington North 2
8/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Thomas Worthington CARDINALS 0vs Pickerington North 2
8/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Hilliard Bradley Jaguars 2vs Central Crossing 0
8/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Hilliard Bradley Jaguars 2vs Hayes 0
8/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Hilliard Davidson Wildcats 2vs Tree of Life Christian 0
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🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🌿 Sep. 04 - Night Shift Au Naturel
Get ready to experience art after dark! Head to Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti in the Short North Arts District on Sep 4 for Night Shift: Au Naturel, a free-spirited outdoor art and music celebration.
🎵 Sep. 06 - Old Skool Labor Day Festival
Get ready to groove at the Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival on Sep 6! Old Skool brings live music to celebrate the holiday weekend in true community style.
🎸 Sep. 06 - WHIRL Live Groove Rock
Get ready to groove at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard! WHIRL brings their electrifying live rock sound to SOBEREST on September 6th — the perfect way to soak up those last days of summer.
🚂 Sep. 13 - Ohio Open Doors Train Station
Step back in time on Sep 13 as Hilliard Ohio Historical Society opens its doors to showcase the iconic local train station! Explore your community's rich railroad heritage at this free, fascinating local history event.
🧀 Sep. 25 - Columbus Mac & Cheese Fest
Calling all cheese lovers! The Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival takes over Easton Town Center on Sep 25, serving up gooey, golden bites of your favorite comfort food in the ultimate cheesy celebration!
🐕 Sep. 27 - Community Dog Walking Event
Calling all dog lovers! Head to the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center on Sep 27 for a heartwarming volunteer dog walking event — open to everyone and guaranteed to make tails wag!
🪓 Oct. 03 - Columbus Coffee & Axes
Brew up some excitement at the Columbus Coffee Festival on Oct. 3 at Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard! Sip your favorite roasts and channel your inner lumberjack with thrilling axe throwing activities.
📚 Oct. 4 - Bookshop at Coffee Festival
Sip, browse, and discover your next great read! Wandering Quills Bookshop brings a curated selection of books to the Columbus Coffee Festival at Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard, OH on October 4.
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Meta Platforms settled an $18 billion lawsuit with U.S. state attorneys general over claims its apps were designed to hook kids and teens.
Canada slapped new tariffs on U.S. goods, escalating the trade fight and threatening to make imported staples even pricier.
Federal appeals court ruled states can regulate prediction markets as gambling, handing regulators a fresh win in a fast-growing corner of finance.
U.S. national debt hit $40 trillion, reminding everyone that Washington’s spending habit still has serious, very expensive side effects.
S&P Global reported that U.S. business activity kept expanding in August, with services powering growth while manufacturing lagged.
Fed said its preferred inflation gauge stayed stuck in July, keeping rate-cut hopes in the “maybe later” pile.
🙏 In Remembrance
Lori Ann Morris
Completed obituary is currently forthcoming by the family. Please check back for updates. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2026 from 3:00pm until time of funeral service at 4:00pm at the Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio (614-539-6166). To leave a...
David Ralph Long
Old Lyme- David Ralph Long, 85, of Old Lyme, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. David was born Nov. 24,1940, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Ralph and Mary Long. He attended Ohio State University where he played basketball with Bobby Knight, Jerry Lucas and John Havlicek. He proudly played trombone in the...
David Wayne Doran
David Wayne Doran, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the age of 68. He died peacefully in his home in Westerville, Ohio surrounded by those he loved. David was born on March 8, 1958, in Westerville, Ohio, to the late, Denny F. Doran and Carrie C. McMillin. Throughout his life David had...
Carol Jo Depta
Carol Jo Depta succumbed to her long illness on August 20, 2026, with family by her side. Born February 26, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, she lived a life marked by hard work, generosity, fierce independence, and unwavering love for her family. Carol built a career through dedication and perseverance,...
James Hornback
James Hornback has passed away. The family is being cared for by John Quint Treboni Funeral Home.
Barbara Jean Hamilton
Barbara Jean Hamilton, 90, of Franklin Furnace, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2026. She was born on April 6, 1936 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Harry and Alma (Waddell) Riley. She worked as a clerical secretary in many offices, and loved meeting and talking to people. Her true calling was...
Carmen Rivero Cook
Completed obituary is currently forthcoming by the family. Please check back for updates. Arrangements under the care of the Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio (614-539-6166). To leave a special message or memory for the Cook family, please visit the Guestbook.
Charles (Tom) Thomas Corder
Charles Thomas “Tom” Corder 88 of Barboursville, WV went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at The Village of Riverview Barboursville, WV. He was born April 13, 1938 in Columbus, OH son of the late, Thomas Augusta and Alberta Held Corder. He was retired as a self employed...
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
— Psalm 23:1
This reminds us that God provides and cares for us each day, so we can trust our needs are met.
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