The Ohio House passed a resolution honoring Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, celebrating his election's historical significance for Ohio's Catholics and the wider church.

Amy Spears, ex-treasurer of Carrollton Exempted Village Schools, received an 18-month prison sentence for theft in office and was ordered to pay back $22,620 plus court costs.

A fatal crash occurred in Norwich Township due to heavy rain, a Kia lost control and was struck by a Toyota, resulting in the Kia driver's death. The incident is under investigation.

Walnut Ridge High School students joined forces with local safety agencies for a cleanup event to foster community pride and leadership, with a focus on litter collection and civic engagement during Public Safety Week.

Gahanna City Council seeks applicants for its Charter Review Commission. Registered voters without municipal office can apply to review and suggest amendments to the city's Charter by July 2026. Applications close on October 13.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington predicts cooler and drier air for the Ohio Valley from a Canadian high-pressure system, with temperatures in the 60s and potential frost. Conditions should remain clear with uneventful aviation weather.

Ohio's Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the start of early voting for the 2025 election, promoting the VoteOhio.gov website for voter information, poll worker sign-ups, and the Absentee and Early Voting Data Dashboard.

Ohio State alumni attended a career fair at the university to recruit students for their companies, highlighting student preparedness and professionalism.

Ohio State University researchers have developed ECODATA, a user-friendly, open-source software that turns wildlife tracking data into animations, aiding conservation and wildlife management efforts.

The Eighth District Court of Appeals ruled on a pet custody case between ex-partners Chrisionna Graves and Jillian Solorzano, focusing on shared ownership of their orange tabby, Marvin.

Gahanna is renovating the Creekside area and seeks public input through a community conversation, allowing residents to discuss development plans and view project designs.

Ecole Kenwood French Immersion is named one of America's Healthiest Schools, focusing on comprehensive health, including nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office conducted Operation BRIDGE on October 1-2, focusing on alleviating the link between drugs, crime, and providing local resources for addiction and mental health support.