Ohio Valley residents can expect a mostly dry weekend with below-normal temperatures gradually warming by Sunday, with a chance of rain returning mid-week. Freeze warnings and frost advisories remain in effect.

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.

Dublin's Ballantrae Traffic Circle is slated for a botanical update with planting starting in late October, focusing on sustainability, maintenance ease, and year-round visual appeal while preserving the circle's design and daffodils.

Dublin City Council approves the Bridge North development, including office space, residential units, retail, a Hilton hotel, and infrastructure upgrades, with construction beginning in 2026.

Dublin has refurbished its tennis and basketball courts at Woods of Brighton, Dalmore, and Trinity Parks, improving playability and safety for local residents.

Ohio's InnovateOhio Platform won a NASCIO award for its Fraud Detection and Reporting solution, enhancing cybersecurity and protecting taxpayer information.

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.

Ohio State University's Center for Ethics and Human Values (CEHV) offers workshops to align with the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, focusing on civil discourse and pedagogical tools.

A new mental health crisis approach in Muskingum County via DART is training law enforcement to handle emergencies with equipped skills and an emphasis on rehabilitation and prevention.

The Ohio Department of Transportation and HAPCAP are expanding the GoBus network, adding four new routes to better connect rural Ohioans to education and jobs.

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.