# City Life: Columbus

Updated Fri Nov 6, 6:46 PM Eastern. Most important first.

- [Franklin County coroner reports 5 suspected overdose deaths](/columbus/stories/3d6cf2808a.md): The Franklin County Coroner's Office reported five suspected overdose deaths since Tuesday. Columbus Public Health warned drugs not from pharmacies may be laced. (NBC4 (WCMH), 2026-11-05 23:08 EST)
- [Ohio State keeps Leslie Wexner's name on campus buildings](/columbus/stories/41afb849ec.md): Ohio State University will keep Leslie Wexner's name on campus buildings after its interim provost declined a further review. (NBC4 (WCMH), 2026-11-06 14:38 EST)
- [Free medical, dental and vision clinic returns to East High School](/columbus/stories/4180af424e.md): Columbus Clinic Host Group and Remote Area Medical will host a free medical, dental and vision clinic Saturday and Sunday at East High School. (The Lantern, 2026-11-06 07:47 EST)
- [Some Westerville-area residents want answers on power outages despite good weather](/columbus/stories/fb8519f6b0.md) [developing]: A string of power outages is disrupting life for some Westerville-area residents. (NBC4 (WCMH), 2026-11-04 19:30 EST)
- [City leaders break ground on new 8.9-acre southwest side park](/columbus/stories/0869a8df30.md): City leaders broke ground Thursday on the 8.9-acre Greenleaf Park near Brown Road, after residents raised concerns about an NWSL training facility deal. (NBC4 (WCMH), 2026-11-05 20:00 EST)
- [New Franklin County campus aims to help children entering protective custody](/columbus/stories/58f3cdc0da.md): COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new campus in Franklin County is aiming to give children entering protective custody a safe place to stay while getting the support they need. Lt. Gov. (NBC4 (WCMH), 2026-11-04 18:30 EST)
- [University Senate hears academic freedom concerns about Chase Center](/columbus/stories/538f92c25d.md): At an Oct. 22 University Senate meeting, Tristram McPherson presented a report on academic freedom concerns about the Salmon P. Chase Center. (The Lantern, 2026-11-06 11:54 EST)
- [Ohio State students weigh solidarity with Jane Doe against fear of online judgment](/columbus/stories/6f695101d7.md): Ruby Silva hesitated before posting “I am Jane Doe” on social media. (The Lantern, 2026-11-05 00:55 EST)
- [Stynchula Foundation plans to grow its autism support in Grove City](/columbus/stories/3759290aba.md): The Stynchula Foundation, which has supported people with autism and their families for over 25 years, plans to grow. (NBC4 (WCMH), 2026-11-06 18:33 EST)
- [Caring for the Caregiver Expo expands family caregiver support](/columbus/stories/147994ce59.md): A Central Ohio caregiver is expanding support for families caring for loved ones through the Caring for the Caregiver Expo. (ABC6 (WSYX), 2026-11-05 12:51 EST)
- [Columbus Crew enter MLS regular season finale with playoff spot](/columbus/stories/42179d2716.md): The Columbus Crew enter the final day of the MLS regular season with a playoff spot secured, NBC4 reported. (NBC4 (WCMH), 2026-11-06 10:30 EST)
- [Columbus-area high school football playoffs enter second week](/columbus/stories/70ed15568f.md): Top seeds begin bids for state titles in the second week of the Columbus-area high school football postseason, with first-round winners hoping to upset them. (NBC4 (WCMH), 2026-11-06 15:30 EST)
- [Freshman Sydney Mobley scores 14 points in first two games](/columbus/stories/0dd5eb5d92.md): Ohio State freshman forward Sydney Mobley, 17, scored 14 points in each of the Buckeyes' first two games of the season. (The Lantern, 2026-11-06 07:46 EST)
- [Ohio State's Movember campaign runs events on men's health](/columbus/stories/5d85d4842a.md): Ohio State's annual Movember campaign features a monthlong series of events on men's mental and physical health, starting Nov. 2 at the Ohio Union West Plaza. (The Lantern, 2026-11-06 07:47 EST)
- [Ohio State students run campus ice cream production](/columbus/stories/6b466621ba.md): Taylor Schuh, a third-year animal science student, works on Ohio State's student-run ice cream production, where each batch starts only after a cleanliness test passes. (The Lantern, 2026-11-06 07:48 EST)
- [Ohio State rowing combines feel, engineering and technology](/columbus/stories/bdaa9bb085.md): Ohio State rowers differ in height, strength and technique, factors that can change how each one transfers force through the oar. (The Lantern, 2026-11-06 07:46 EST)
- [Ohio Stadium gameday program seller carries on family legacy](/columbus/stories/78366b46b6.md): Johnny Carr, Ohio Stadium's official gameday program seller, continues a family legacy and estimates he has said 'programs' hundreds of thousands of times. (NBC4 (WCMH), 2026-11-05 17:30 EST)
- [Columbus artist Lynda McClanahan creates art inspired by Hinduism](/columbus/stories/37821b4e11.md): Lynda McClanahan, 74, a Victorian Village artist, creates pieces inspired by Hinduism and Asian culture. (WOSU Public Media, 2026-11-06 12:26 EST)
- [Will Poulter names Columbus restaurant Hoyo's on Last Meals](/columbus/stories/2e8fd5bf57.md): Actor Will Poulter said the Union County cast went straight to Hoyo's after landing in Columbus, in a Last Meals episode. (614NOW, 2026-11-06 11:03 EST)
- [Best of OSU: German Village’s small-town feel brings neighbors together](/columbus/stories/203c9c4740.md): With historic brick streets and locally owned businesses, German Village holds a sense of community that has maintained a small-town feel for decades. (The Lantern, 2026-11-05 00:50 EST)
- [Best of OSU: Marcella’s serves up half-priced deals and lasting memories in the Short North](/columbus/stories/833ea43500.md): For Ohio State students looking to enjoy a night out without breaking the bank, Marcella’s in the Short North offers a taste of upscale Italian dining within a college student-friendly price range. (The Lantern, 2026-11-05 00:49 EST)
- [Best of OSU: Pitabilities’ food trucks offer fresh, Mediterranean flavors and on-the-go ordering](/columbus/stories/7417405df0.md): For students balancing packed class schedules, extracurricular activities and busy social lives, little time is left to cook dinner or dine out — making finding a quick, quality meal a rarity. (The Lantern, 2026-11-05 00:47 EST)
- [Best of OSU: Body Alive brings the heat and builds community](/columbus/stories/50aa19321a.md): For Ohio State students looking to break a sweat and become part of a new community, Body Alive’s heated fitness classes offer more than just a workout. Located at 1600 W. (The Lantern, 2026-11-05 00:46 EST)
- [Best of OSU: Joy Dunne’s Ohio State legacy is more than what she leaves on the ice](/columbus/stories/4f0ce870a8.md): With two older sisters, Jessica and Jincy, who had already taken to the ice at Ohio State before her, Joy Dunne initially did not want to be the third sibling to wear the Block O. (The Lantern, 2026-11-05 00:45 EST)
- [Best of OSU: Used Kids Records preserves Columbus’ music scene in a digital age](/columbus/stories/76d9fb595d.md): While many of Ohio State’s students grew up and discovered their music taste in the age of digital streaming, Used Kids Records continues to preserve a more traditional, physical appreciation for music. (The Lantern, 2026-11-05 00:55 EST)