Good morning, Franklin County. The financial blueprint for Ohio's future is taking shape as Governor DeWine unveiled House Bill 96 this week, outlining the state's spending priorities for 2026-2027. While officials chart the fiscal course in Columbus boardrooms, local roadways faced their own dramatic developments with multiple crashes temporarily shutting down both I-70 and I-71 Tuesday morning, creating a commuter's nightmare before officials could reopen the vital arteries.
Amid these transportation challenges, a heartbreaking incident unfolded near Westerville where a 10-year-old boy fights for his life after being struck while riding his scooter on Cooper Road. First responders rushed the critically injured child to Nationwide Children's Hospital Tuesday afternoon as police began investigating what led to the collision. The driver remained at the scene as authorities work to piece together the circumstances behind this tragic accident.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
💼 Governor DeWine tackles Ohio's future financial roadmap. The Ohio governor held a press conference in Columbus to discuss House Bill 96, which outlines the state's biennial operating budget for fiscal years 2026-2027. DeWine addressed media questions about the budget proposal that will determine state spending priorities and resource allocation for the upcoming two-year period. The press event, held on July 1, 2025, provided an opportunity for the governor to explain key aspects of the financial plan to Ohio residents.
🛴 Tragic collision leaves 10-year-old boy fighting for his life. A child riding a scooter was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle near Westerville on Tuesday afternoon. Columbus police responded to the scene on Cooper Road shortly after 2:40 p.m., where they found the seriously injured boy. The victim was rushed to Nationwide Children's Hospital in critical condition. The driver remained at the scene while authorities investigate what caused the accident.
🚗 Downtown Columbus interstates reopen after multiple crashes snarl traffic. Interstate 70 and Interstate 71 in Ohio's capital city were temporarily closed Tuesday morning due to several collisions, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. I-71 southbound was shut down at I-670 with traffic diverted onto I-670, while I-70 westbound closed at I-71 northbound with vehicles rerouted. Officials have since reopened all affected roadways, though they describe the situation as "developing." The closures significantly impacted the downtown Columbus traffic flow during the morning commute.
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July Gallery Hop 2025
Where: Short North Arts District North High Street from Nationwide Blvd to 7th Avenue Columbus, OH 43201
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