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Good morning Columbus! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will new transit plans change getting around Columbus?
  • Looking for fall fun? Start with these 100+ Columbus events.
  • What happens next after OSU Wexner nurses reject the hospital's offer?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, temps: high: 70, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Sun, then clouds, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Video: The Past, Present and Future of Transportation in Columbus (columbusunderground.com) — Transportation in Columbus is changing fast, from new "quick build" safety projects in neighborhoods to the coming LinkUs bus rapid transit lines and a possible return of Amtrak. Local experts walk through how streets evolved, what's being built now on corridors like West Broad and East Main, and how you can plug into decisions shaping how Columbus moves.
   

2. 100+ events celebrating Fall and Halloween in Columbus (columbusonthecheap.com) — If you love fall in Columbus, 2026 is packed with more than 100 festivals, pumpkin patches, movie series, and Halloween events across the city and Central Ohio. From Pumpkins Aglow at Franklin Park Conservatory and Boo at the Zoo to trunk-or-treats, haunted tours, and Beggar's Night details, you'll find plenty of options for kids, adults, and budget-friendly fun.
   

3. Ohio State nurses reject shift coverage offer as program expires (nbc4i.com) — Nurses at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center in Columbus have overwhelmingly rejected the hospital's final offer to replace an expiring incentive-pay program for extra shifts, with 97% voting no. Union leaders say the proposal doesn't adequately guarantee pay or address vacancies, while hospital officials insist patient care and safe staffing will remain priorities as talks continue.
   

4. ODOT recommends new US 23-I-71 connector between northwest Ohio and Columbus (wtol.com) — A new ODOT study recommends building an 18-mile connector from U.S. 23 north of Waldo to I-71, giving northwest Ohio drivers a faster route into the Columbus area and potentially shaving up to 22 minutes off peak trips. The $857 million–$1.2 billion project could affect farmland and homes, may involve tolls, and still needs funding, environmental review, and General Assembly approval before any construction begins.
   

5. From Ring to the big screen, how a neighbor worked her way into a short film (nbc4i.com) — In a Columbus neighborhood, filmmaker Damon Mosley turned years of Ring doorbell visits from his energetic 6‑year‑old neighbor, Nyla Hopkins, into inspiration for his new short film. After her dog-loving drop-ins went viral on social media, he cast her in a role that's already featured in a teaser while he continues crowdfunding to finish the project.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Mini cinnamon apple bites🍂👀 decided to make a quick treat.
    They were delicious, family ate them all in two days! (Nextdoor Walnut Heights)
  • Hello neighbors!
    My husband and I just went out to dinner this evening at Milano's on East Broad St in Eastpointe Plaza. Happy to report that the Chicken Parmigiana… (Nextdoor Kinver Edge/Maria's Point)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Columbus. Apply here.
  • Concord Hospitality posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Columbus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbus here.

Ok Columbus! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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