October 2026 Fall Fun Events in Northeast Ohio
There are many ways to enjoy the sights, sounds and seasonal fun of fall in the greater Cleveland/Akron region. Check the list below to find a family-friendly fall festival near you. FRIDAY-SUNDAY. Derthick’s Corn Mazes. Corn mazes, jump pad, monster clue maze game, safe archery and big slides. Derthick’s Corn...
Ohio State Study Finds People With Disabilities Less Likely to Receive Organ Transplants
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — People with intellectual or developmental disabilities may face significant barriers when seeking organ transplants, according to new research from The Ohio State University. Researchers Brittany Hand and Austin Schenk examined kidney transplant care and found patients with disabilities were sig
Arena District parking lot slated for 242 apartments
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A gravel parking lot in the Arena District is slated to become a two-building, 242-unit apartment development after the Columbus Downtown Commission approved the redevelopment Sept. 22. Nationwide Realty Investors, the real estate development affiliate of Nationwide Insurance, plans to build One
Here Are the Top Luxury Apartments in Columbus
From modern Downtown buildings with sweeping city views to resort-like residences in art-filled districts, here's where to live in luxury in Columbus. The Columbus real estate market is an undeniable beast—Redfin ranks the city as “very competitive” in recent reports, but speak with anyone from industry experts to a fr
Police officer receives PTO penalty after investigation into off-duty conduct
An Ohio police officer who returned to patrol earlier this month after nearly a year on desk duty has learned his discipline.
West Nile-positive traps prompt mosquito spray across parts of Hilliard and Dublin
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Mosquito spraying is scheduled for parts of Hilliard and Dublin on Monday, after mosquitoes collected in traps tested positive for West Nile virus. In Hilliard, Franklin County Public Health will spray in the city’s southeast area, including neighborhoods in and around Hilliard Heights, Carriage
List: 2026 Trick-or-Treat dates, times in Columbus area
Several communities across central Ohio have announced their specific dates and times for trick-or-treating this October.
Exciting Ohio State freshman Legend Bey looks to be in the doghouse
The freshman running back didn't see the field in the Buckeyes' win over Illinois.
Ohio health officials warn of cyclorphine, potent opioid that evades fentanyl tests
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Health officials across Ohio are warning about a newly detected synthetic opioid that they say is more potent than fentanyl and can linger in the body for days. The drug, called cyclorphine, is four to 10 times more potent than fentanyl. Because of changes in...
October Roller Coaster Brings a Warm Start, Big Cooldown, and Stormy Stretch to Ohio...
OHIO — October is shaping up to be one wild ride across Ohio and the Ohio Valley, with big temperature swings, several storm systems, and plenty of windy days on the way. The month is expected to open warmer than normal before a strong cold front sends temperatures tumbling below normal through mid-October. The second
