Good morning, Marion County. Fall colors are arriving in Ohio, and so are the mums at Kingston Residence's fundraiser this week. These $11 blooms do double duty – brightening your porch while supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer's on September 27. It's a perfect example of how small purchases can contribute to tackling big challenges, with all proceeds going toward research and support for a disease that touches countless families in our community.
Meanwhile, as one support system winds down, another steps into the spotlight. Franklin County's Emergency Rental Assistance program will close its doors September 30 after distributing $132 million to 38,000 households during the pandemic. In lighter news, actor Domhnall Gleeson brings Ohio journalism to streaming screens in "The Paper," a new mockumentary set in the same universe as "The Office." The Irish actor even visited OSU to prepare for his role as a struggling newspaper editor.
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🌸 Mums for a cause: Marion fundraiser tackles Alzheimer's this week. Kingston Residence of Marion is selling 8-inch mums for $11 each on September 11-12 to benefit the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 464 James Way, with limited supplies available. All proceeds support the Alzheimer's Walk scheduled for September 27 at the Marion Campus. As organizer Carma Taylor notes, it's a perfect way to beautify homes while fighting a disease that affects countless families.
🏠 Franklin County's rental lifeline dries up after helping 38,000 households. The Emergency Rental Assistance program, which provided $132 million in housing support during the COVID era, will end September 30 as funding expires. IMPACT Community Action CEO Robert Chilton confirmed they're processing existing applications but no longer accepting new ones. The program's conclusion comes at a challenging time for Columbus residents facing rising rents in a growing city with insufficient housing supply. While rental assistance ends, IMPACT will continue offering other services including utility assistance, weatherization, and employment programs.
📰 Irish actor brings newsroom drama to life in "The Paper." Domhnall Gleeson stars as editor-in-chief Ned Sampson in this new Peacock mockumentary set in a struggling Ohio newspaper. To prepare for the role, Gleeson visited Ohio State University and spoke with journalism professors and student media directors. The series exists in the same fictional universe as "The Office," following the same documentary crew that once filmed Dunder Mifflin. Already renewed for a second season before its Thursday premiere, "The Paper" aims to stand on its own while maintaining a similar mockumentary style.
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