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The most expensive home sold in Franklin County in October 2026 was 2088 London-Groveport Rd in Grove City, which sold for $2,626,800 on October 16th, and the sale was as much a land deal as a house sale: the price bought about 34 acres in three parcels, nearly all of it land the county classes

Need a ride to vote in Columbus? COTA is offering free rides, while Lyft and local organizations have options to help voters get to the polls.

Columbus Humane is offering free rabies, DAPP, and FVRCP vaccines for dogs and cats at a Reynoldsburg clinic on Oct. 27.

This stunning Victorian home on Franklin Avenue officially wins Halloween. It looks like it’s straight out of a movie.

You don’t need to turn your entire yard into a wildflower meadow to help Central Ohio’s bees and butterflies. In fact, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens says even a single native plant on a balcony or windowsill can make a difference, and fall is a good time to get started. The Conservatory is encouraging

The five most expensive homes sold in Franklin County in September topped out at $4 million, with some surprising sales on the list.

The 10 most expensive homes for sale in Franklin County, led by a $10 million New Albany estate, with prices, sizes and listing links. Checked October 2026.

Franklin County hires about 5,000 poll workers to staff its voting locations, and other counties also need workers. Boards across central Ohio are recruiting now for the November election. The requirements are less taxing than most people assume, and the counties that publish pay rates fall between $133 and about $200 for the day. Shifts

The most expensive home sold in Franklin County in August 2026 was 4460 Trabue Rd in Columbus, a 1954 ranch with three bedrooms and one bathroom that sold for $2.6 million on August 6th. The buyer is an LLC named for the address, and the house sits on 6.37 acres, so the price looks like

Ohio State opens its season against Ball State on Saturday at 12:30 p.m., and anyone walking into Ohio Stadium this fall needs to know that several rules have changed over the offseason. Ticket barcodes now appear on a delay. Parking lots are cashless. The bag policy is stricter, and the entrance for medical bags has

Capital University has been named one of The Princeton Review’s best colleges, earning a spot on its 2027 list of 392 schools.

Update, Oct. 4: The federal disaster declaration came through on October 2nd. Franklin and Licking are among the seven Ohio counties where FEMA says federal aid is available to affected individuals, and residents can apply now at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone at 1-800-621-3362, or through the FEMA App. Here’s how the FEMA application works and what

The Ohio Wildlife Center admitted more than 150 wild animals in the day after the storms that hit central Ohio on Tuesday, Aug. 11, and the nonprofit is asking for help covering the cost of their care. Most of the new patients are orphans displaced by the storm, and many arrived with minor injuries from

Find ways to help Columbus recover after recent storms, from volunteering with local nonprofits to donating food, supplies and money.

The first day of school lands on a different date in almost every district around Columbus. This guide tracks the published start dates for 21 central Ohio school districts, with every date pulled from that district’s own 2026-27 calendar and linked in the table so families can check the source directly. One date on this

The most expensive residential sale in Franklin County in July 2026 was $13.1 million for 5681 Rager Rd in Canal Winchester, a 1988 ranch on one acre, recorded on July 8th. The price covered more than the house. The auditor’s record ties the same deal to two farm parcels on Hendren Road, about 71 acres

National Night Out returns to Columbus with block parties, live music, games, and community events happening across the city tonight.

The Franklin County Dog Shelter is waiving dog adoption fees all August, making it easier to bring home your new best friend.