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🌱 Patch AM: Police arrest suspect after deadly Milo-Grogan stabbing; investigators seek more tips.

Also, don't miss Hope for Shannon on the Columbus Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Columbus! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police arrest suspect after deadly Milo-Grogan stabbing; investigators seek more tips.
  • Meet the Driving Park neighbor turning his backyard into an art destination.
  • North Side woman dies after alleged mishandled gun; man now facing charges.

Also on today's calendar: Hope for Shannon and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 40-year-old man dead, suspect arrested after northeast Columbus stabbing (10tv.com) — A man was fatally stabbed early Sunday in the Milo-Grogan neighborhood of northeast Columbus, and police have already arrested a suspect in Hocking County. Investigators say the victim, 40-year-old Brandon Parsons, died shortly after being taken to a hospital. Anyone who may have seen or heard something is urged to contact Columbus Police or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
   

2. Albert Russell's Backyard Art Gallery (freepress.org) — Columbus' growing reputation as an arts destination comes to life in Albert Russell's Backyard Art Gallery on Miller Avenue in Driving Park, where a longtime resident shares powerful, Black history–focused works from his personal collection. The piece highlights how small, community-based exhibits like Russell's complement major institutions and quietly enrich everyday cultural life on the city's Near East Side.
   

3. 60-year-old woman dead, man charged in north Columbus shooting (abc6onyourside.com) — A 60-year-old woman died after being shot inside a North Side Columbus home, where police say a man mishandled a firearm and wounded both her and himself. Marlena Donna Hicks was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital, while William David Smith II is expected to survive and faces charges once released. The case will proceed through Franklin County's justice system.
   

4. ARTober invites Columbus residents to celebrate the city's creative community (nbc4i.com) — Columbus residents can tap into a month of discounted and even free arts experiences during ARTober, organized by the Greater Columbus Arts Council. From Halloween fun at Thurber House to deals at the Wexner Center and BalletMet, the celebration aims to boost access to local culture while supporting thousands of creative jobs and a multibillion-dollar arts economy.
   

5. Ohio's gas tax holiday kicks off with uneven price drops (cleveland.com) — Drivers in Columbus are seeing regular gas as low as $3.31 per gallon at one Meijer as Ohio's 90-day gas tax holiday begins. The statewide pause on the gas tax through January 2, 2027 aims to ease high fuel costs, but early prices vary widely by station and city, so savings may feel uneven at first.
   

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  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Columbus, OH, has been safely reunited with their family after 22 hours, 9 minutes. Message from Finder: "This handsome… (Nextdoor Mt Vernon)
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    He just showed up in my backyard. Purple tail, pink paws, harness, clearly well-loved. I'm on 600 block of Jenkins. (Nextdoor Vassor Village)
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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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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