Community
Miss Ohio Volunteer 2026
“This upcoming year is all about making the absolute most of the 365 days I’ve been given to serve,” recently crowned Brittney Putnam says of her new title as Miss…
Project Taillight to continue in fall
Image created with Canva From the Columbus City Council Columbus City Council voted to approve legislation at its last meeting allocating $250,000 to expand Project Taillight. Project Taillight is sponsored…
Free grocery markets>For those with financial need
There are several local resources to help those in need of supplemental assistance of food. Mobile Produce Market Glenwood Community Center<\n>1888 Fairmont Ave., Columbus 1st Thursday each month, 2 p.m.…
Upcoming Community Events: Westside
Community Creatures: Free Collage Workshop AUG 28: Join We Amplify Voices (WAV) for their Community Creatures: Free Collage Workshop! Craft your unique collage creature, connect with your community, share love…
Soberfest Ohio returns Aug.31
Provided by Soberfest Ohio The 13th annual Soberfest Ohio will be held on Aug. 31 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. Soberfest is a way for families to spend a fun…
Westside gets cleaned up
by Theresa Garee Combined efforts make for cleaner streets on the westside. Community members, Keep Columbus Beautiful and the Columbus Divison of Refuse all coordinate to keep the streets of…
London family’s ‘Miracle Baby’ brings global spotlight to embryo adoption
By Rachel Scofield For Lindsey and Tim Pierce, the birth of their son Thaddeus Daniel Pierce on July 26 is nothing short of a miracle. But it’s also a world…
SWACO partners with local groups for clothing recycling
From the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio SWACO is working with partners across Franklin County this summer on a project to test and evaluate opportunities for collecting, sorting, baling…
Metro Parks invites Community to share feedback
From the Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks (Metro Parks) is inviting park visitors and residents to share their thoughts and experiences by participating…
Two Westside nonprofits receive funds for kids
By Rachel Scofield Two Westside Columbus organizations—A Step in the Right Direction and Pregnancy Decision Health Centers (PDHC)—are among 21 nonprofits across Ohio selected to receive a share of nearly…