Columbus made history — and it's not what you'd expect 🩸
Good morning, Franklin County. Columbus just made sports history — and not on the field. The city is now the first in the country to offer free period products at every major sports venue, from Ohio Stadium to Nationwide Arena. A local company called Aunt Flow has been quietly installing dispensers for a decade, and now they're everywhere. Meanwhile, a fleeing driver crashed into a Columbus police cruiser early Monday morning in Franklinton — the officer was treated and released, and two people were detained. Commissioner Erica Crawley is also back in the spotlight over Post Malone concert tickets, as questions swirl around a veterans event sponsorship.
Bond markets hit multi-decade highs and chip stocks caught a boost from Micron's rosy outlook — October is already living up to its reputation. Sports scores, fresh Real Estate listings, and In Remembrance are all inside too.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Officer hospitalized after cruiser hit in Franklinton during traffic stop pursuit
🚔 A fleeing driver slammed into a Columbus police cruiser early Sept. 30. The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. at West Broad Street and Central Avenue in Franklinton, after a vehicle fled an Ohio Highway Patrol traffic stop. The officer was hospitalized in stable condition and was later treated and released. Two people were detained at the scene, though charges had not yet been announced. Read more
Erica Crawley’s VIP concert tickets could face state ethics inquiry
🎟️ A county official's concert tickets may trigger an ethics probe. Franklin County Commissioner Erica Crawley is under scrutiny for accepting VIP tickets and wristbands to a July 2 Post Malone concert at Historic Crew Stadium. The county's Veterans Service Commission had contributed $250,000 to fund the Salute 250 veterans event. The Columbus Inspector General's office provided The Dispatch with a letter dated Sept. 29 requesting an Ohio Ethics Commission investigation, but later said the letter was only a draft and never sent. Crawley maintains the tickets were not a gift. Read more
Columbus becomes first U.S. city offering free period products in major sports venues, mayor says
🩸 Columbus just made history for menstruating sports fans. The Ohio city became the first in the U.S. to offer free period products across all major sports venues, Mayor Andrew Ginther announced Tuesday. Huntington Park joined Ohio Stadium, Nationwide Arena, the Schottenstein Center, and two other venues in the program. Local company Aunt Flow has installed 165 dispensers across the venues since its founding ten years ago. Read more
🏆 SCOREBOARD
Date
Sport
Matchup
9/30
🏐 G. Volleyball
Reynoldsburg Raiders 0@ Licking Heights 3
9/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Bexley Lions 1vs Buckeye Valley 3
9/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Canal Winchester Indians 0vs Pickerington Central 3
9/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Centennial Stars 3vs Columbus International 0
9/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Dublin Jerome Celtics 3vs Thomas Worthington 1
9/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Franklin Heights Falcons 0vs Columbus School for Girls 3
9/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Grove City Greyhounds 3vs Central Crossing 0
9/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Hilliard Bradley Jaguars 3@ Dublin Coffman 2
9/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Hilliard Darby Panthers 2vs Marysville 3
9/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Lincoln Lions 0@ Pickerington North 3
9/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Mifflin Punchers 3@ Northland 2
9/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Reynoldsburg Raiders 0@ Teays Valley 3
9/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Upper Arlington Golden Bears 3@ Hilliard Davidson 1
9/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Westerville Central Warhawks 2vs New Albany 3
9/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Westerville North Warriors 3vs Hayes 1
9/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Westerville South Wildcats 2@ Big Walnut 3
9/29
🏐 G. Volleyball
Worthington Kilbourne Wolves 3@ Dublin Scioto 2
9/28
🏐 G. Volleyball
Briggs Bruins 0@ Central Crossing 3
9/28
🏐 G. Volleyball
Centennial Stars 3@ East 0
9/28
🏐 G. Volleyball
Dublin Coffman Rocks 3@ St. Francis DeSales 0
9/28
🏐 G. Volleyball
Independence 76ers 3vs Africentric Early College 0
9/28
🏐 G. Volleyball
Independence 76ers 3vs Africentric Early College 1
9/30
⚽ B. Soccer
Bexley Lions 11vs Bishop Ready 0
9/30
⚽ B. Soccer
Franklin Heights Falcons 2vs Buckeye Valley 1
9/30
⚽ B. Soccer
Grandview Heights Bobcats 2vs Columbus Academy 1
9/30
⚽ B. Soccer
Whitehall-Yearling Rams 2vs Worthington Christian 8
9/29
⚽ B. Soccer
Briggs Bruins 1@ Beechcroft 3
9/29
⚽ B. Soccer
Canal Winchester Indians 2@ Lancaster 1
9/29
⚽ B. Soccer
Dublin Jerome Celtics 2@ Olentangy 2
9/29
⚽ B. Soccer
Dublin Scioto Irish 1vs Big Walnut 1
9/29
⚽ B. Soccer
Hilliard Bradley Jaguars 0vs Olentangy Orange 2
9/29
⚽ B. Soccer
Hilliard Davidson Wildcats 1@ Olentangy Liberty 1
9/29
⚽ B. Soccer
Independence 76ers 7@ Centennial 4
9/29
⚽ B. Soccer
Lincoln Lions 5vs Grove City 1
9/29
⚽ B. Soccer
Marion-Franklin Red Devils 10vs Linden-McKinley 2
9/29
⚽ B. Soccer
Thomas Worthington CARDINALS 6vs Hilliard Darby 2
9/29
⚽ B. Soccer
Upper Arlington Golden Bears 3vs Dublin Coffman 2
9/29
⚽ B. Soccer
Westerville Central Warhawks 7@ Central Crossing 0
9/29
⚽ B. Soccer
Westerville North Warriors 2@ Worthington Kilbourne 1
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🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Micron Technology jumped on a rosy forecast, giving chip stocks a much-needed caffeine hit as traders kicked off October.
U.S. Commerce Department reported August inflation below expectations, nudging bets that the Fed can keep rate hikes in the bargain bin.
U.S. Commerce Department said second-quarter GDP grew 2.2%, a sturdier bounce than first thought and another headache for recession doomers.
Donald Trump said he is still considering a diesel export ban, sending energy markets back into speculation mode.
Berkshire Hathaway appeared in coverage of a bruised September for markets, as stocks and bonds reacted to the Iran-linked turmoil.
U.S. Treasury market saw the 30-year yield hit a multi-decade high, reminding investors that bond vigilantes are still very awake.
Pamela “Pam” (Butcher) Hawes, 69, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family, on September 25, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Pam resided in Springfield, Ohio for most of her life before moving to Hilliard to be closer to her daughters. She graduated from... Read full obituary
Khadijah Abdullah passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The family is being cared for by White Sands Mortuary Services - Columbus. Read full obituary
Vern Irvin Woodruff Jr, age 90 of Dunkirk, died on September 21, 2026. Born on May 12, 1936, in Dunkirk, Ohio to the late Vern and Alberta (Chamberlain) Woodruff. He was the thirteenth of fourteen children.Vern grew up on the family farm outside of Dunkirk. He started school at Dunkirk, which... Read full obituary
Jeanette C. "Jan" Black (nee Conroy), age 89 years, passed away peacefully Monday, September 28, 2026 at St. Theresa, St. Mary Of The Woods, Avon. She was born Feb. 11, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio and lived most of her life in Avon Lake. She was a beautician and worked at the Avon Lake High... Read full obituary
Family will receive friends on Thursday, October 15th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith, 1200 Brentnell Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219. Full obituary forthcoming. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayres. Read full obituary
Donald Eugene Green, age 75, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on September 24, 2026. Don was born on March 23, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Earl and Genetta Green. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Green, brother, Jim Green. He is lovingly survived by his... Read full obituary
Corrine Ann Luzius passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The family is being cared for by Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society - Columbus. Read full obituary
Christopher Michael Newman, age 54, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on September 29, 2026. He was born on September 15, 1972, in Columbus, Ohio, to Rodney and Virginia Newman. Christopher was a graduate of South High School and dedicated many years to his work with JB Hunt. Outside of work, he... Read full obituary
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever."
— Psalm 136:1
Remember each day that God's steadfast love never runs out, giving you a reason to be grateful and hopeful.
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