The UA Civic Association is holding the Golden Bear Scare event at Smith Nature Park on October 27-29, offering a haunted experience suitable for families and thrill-seekers.

Ohio Wildlife Council considers reducing deer bag limits in several counties due to EHD outbreak, impacting the 2025-26 hunting season, while also setting dates for the 2026 wild turkey hunting seasons.

The NWS predicts cold temperatures and potential frost for Columbus and Cincinnati into next week, with possible showers starting Sunday. A Freeze Warning is in effect for areas with calm winds and clear skies.

The 'Feathered Friends & Fine Art' exhibit at Maumee Bay State Park Lodge showcases over 30 bird-related art pieces, running from October 24, 2025, to January 16, 2026.

Ohio veterans participated in an ODNR-hosted archery hunt in Zaleski State Forest, bonding and harvesting eleven deer as part of wildlife management and veteran appreciation efforts.

Ohio's pumpkin season has had average to below-average yields in 2025, due to a wet start followed by a drought, but quality remains high. Prices may rise, yet agritourism continues to attract consumers.

Ohio faces sweater weather, potential frost, and showers due to low pressure over the Great Lakes. Frost is likely Thursday night with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Dry weekend predicted, but rain could return early next week.

The 5th Annual First Responders Trunk or Treat in Lorain County was a success, with community engagement, a video recap from LCSO, and gratitude expressed on social media.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reported a slight decline in wild turkey populations with a poult index of 2.7 per hen, slightly below the 10-year average.

Miranda Jones was indicted for stealing over $60,000 from the Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce, facing charges including money laundering and identity fraud.

Deanna Kroetz, dean of College of Pharmacy at The Ohio State University, has been inducted into the National Academy of Medicine for her contributions to pharmacogenetics and mentoring.

Jacksonville man Franklin J. Grayson pleaded guilty to charges related to a shooting at Muskingum University, potentially facing over 35 years in prison.

Eight Pickerington Local Schools seniors are named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program for 2026, honored for their PSAT/NMSQT scores.