Good morning, Pickaway County. Mobility means freedom for the 250,000 Ohioans who rely on prosthetic devices, and a new bipartisan bill aims to ensure quality artificial limbs are accessible to all. Representatives Jarrells and Schmidt are championing legislation that would require private insurers to cover medically necessary prosthetics – potentially eliminating out-of-pocket expenses for devices that allow users to swim, run, and maintain independent lifestyles beyond what basic models permit.
While lawmakers work to improve accessibility, local taste buds are getting their own upgrade during Burger & Beer Week 2025. Through October 25, forty-two Columbus eateries are serving up creative patties alongside discounted craft brews, giving residents plenty of fuel for the county's Halloween festivities. From South Bloomfield's HalloweenFest with its inflatables and games to the library's "Haunted History" event and outdoor screenings of spooky classics, there's no shortage of seasonal entertainment ahead.
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🦿 Ohio lawmakers push to make better prosthetics accessible to all. A bipartisan bill would require private health insurers to cover medically necessary prosthetic and orthotic devices for the 250,000 Ohioans who need them. Representatives Dontavius Jarrells and Jean Schmidt are championing legislation similar to "So Every Body Can Move" laws passed in other states. Current basic prosthetics often can't get wet or lack the range of motion needed for athletics, limiting users' freedom and participation. The bill aims to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for quality mobility devices that allow people to maintain independence and active lifestyles.
🍔 Columbus burger lovers rejoice with 42 local eateries offering special deals. Burger & Beer Week 2025 runs through October 25, featuring discounted burgers and $4-5 (614) Lager beers at participating restaurants. Diners can enjoy creative options like High Bank Distillery's Verde Burger with salsa verde and pepper jack cheese or an $8 Diner Burger with house-brined pickles. The event showcases Columbus's vibrant food scene while giving customers a chance to explore new flavors at budget-friendly prices.
🎃 Pickaway County unleashes week of Halloween thrills for all ages. From October 23-31, families can enjoy traditional trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treat events, and costume contests across multiple locations. South Bloomfield kicks off festivities on October 25 with neighborhood trick-or-treating followed by HalloweenFest featuring inflatables, games, and a DJ. For those seeking spookier entertainment, the Pickaway County Library will host "Haunted History: Ghost Lore & Legends" on October 29, while Halloween concludes with an outdoor screening of "Hocus Pocus" at Ted Lewis Park.
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Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
-Psalm 46:10
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