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Columbus voters will decide two charter amendments that would change how residents elect members of the city council. Issue 8 would limit voting to district residents, while Issue 9 would expand the council and add at-large seats. Voters can choose yes or no on both issues, giving residents a direct say in council elections.
WOSU Public Media · Sep 29, 2026Columbus City Schools and the Columbus Education Association, the teachers' union, reached an agreement on health insurance premiums. Under the deal, participating members will see premiums rise no more than 8% in 2027. The cap lets both sides avoid potentially costly surcharges, keeping insurance costs more predictable for participating school employees.
WOSU Public Media · Sep 29, 2026The city closed 17th Avenue and Velma Avenue near the Ohio Expo Center starting September 24 for the All-American Quarter Horse Congress. The closures last through late October, and organizers expect more than 500,000 visitors to attend the event. Residents and drivers near the Expo Center will need alternate routes while both streets stay closed.
CW Columbus (cwcolumbus.com) · Sep 24, 2026CAPA hosted a free birthday celebration at the century-old Palace Theatre in downtown Columbus on September 26. Visitors toured the venue, posed onstage and watched pop-up performances marking the theater's opening in 1926. The free event gave residents a chance to see the 1926 downtown venue up close.
Columbus Navigator · Sep 26, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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A temporary halt on the state tax for gas and diesel will be voted on in an unexpected session. Backers argue it offers immediate relief to drivers, while some Democrats questioned if the benefit outweighs the cost to the state.
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Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) reported that over 6% of its trips were missed from January to August. COTA CEO Monica Tellez-Fowler stated the agency is working on reliability, partly blaming electric buses and other factors. She assured riders a plan is in place for improvements.
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Flyers advertising the Ku Klux Klan were found overnight in Worthington, with similar flyers reported in other central Ohio neighborhoods. The NAACP Columbus branch condemned the materials, while Columbus City Schools also issued a statement against hate.
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The Franklin County Board of Elections voted 3-1 allowing State Representative Ismail Mohamed to keep his apartment as his voter registration address. The challenge came from his opponent regarding where he resides, with the board denying the challenge after a long hearing.
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Central Ohio is expected to have a sunny and mild Tuesday with a high near 75. Temperatures will warm up through Wednesday and Thursday before an approaching cold front brings rain on Friday. The weekend will remain mostly cloudy with cooler highs.
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The Ohio Department of the Inspector General has asked the Ohio Ethics Commission to investigate Franklin County Commissioner Erica Crawley regarding VIP tickets for a Post Malone concert. The tickets were given by the county following a $250,000 donation from the Veterans Service Commission.
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Farmers attended the Ohio State University Farm Science Review to discuss rising costs. Experts noted that while crop prices are up, expenses like diesel fuel and fertilizer remain high due to various factors. These economic concerns are top-of-mind for rural voters as mid-term elections approach.
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An orchard owner in southeast Ohio reports that invasive ambrosia beetles have killed an estimated 75% of his pawpaw trees. These beetles drill into the bark and cultivate a fungus, causing widespread damage to the native fruit's source. The farmer is now experimenting with new strategies like drainage systems.
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Experts are questioning whether President Trump's rally in Vandalia for U.S. Sen. Jon Husted will help or hurt his campaign against Democrat Sherrod Brown. Concerns center on voter focus on high gas and grocery prices, and the potential for independent voters to blame Trump's policies.
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State lawmakers are preparing to vote on a 90-day gas tax suspension. The proposed bills indicate the cost will come from the state’s general revenue fund, not Ohio Department of Transportation money. Economists have expressed skepticism regarding the long-term benefits versus infrastructure costs.
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The Columbus Crew defeated Inter Miami CF with a score of 2-1 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on Sunday. The winning goal was scored by Crew forward Jamal Thiaré in stoppage time during the 99th minute. A gallery from the game is available for viewing.
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Columbus voters face a choice between two charter amendments regarding city council elections. Issue 8 limits voting to district residents, while Issue 9 expands the council and adds at-large seats. Voters can choose 'yes' or 'no' on both issues.
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