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Joya’s Cafe Approved for Major Expansion in Worthington, Ohio

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Joya's cafe in Worthington approved for significant expansion

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  • Location: Worthington, Ohio
  • Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000
  • Topic: Joya’s Cafe expansion approval
  • Key development: Worthington’s Municipal Planning Commission approved a major expansion project for Joya’s Cafe.
  • Affected: Joya’s Cafe patrons and Worthington residents

WORTHINGTON, Ohio — A popular local dining spot in Old Worthington is set to significantly grow after receiving municipal approval for a building expansion.

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On Sept. 10, Worthington’s Municipal Planning Commission approved plans for Joya’s Cafe to expand into the adjacent space previously occupied by Grid Furnishings at 657 High St. Chef and owner Avishar Barua plans to add roughly 60 seats to the restaurant while expanding operations to include dinner service five nights a week.

Currently, Joya’s Cafe features limited indoor seating and relies heavily on takeout orders and patio dining. Under the approved plans, the expanded venue will feature a bar, waiting area, new kitchen, private dining room, additional restrooms, and storage areas. The project also incorporates a new accessible entrance, front patio revisions, new signage, and screened mechanical equipment on the south side of the building.

Proposed operating hours call for serving breakfast and lunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, followed by dinner service from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Barua noted that specific dinner menu items and service styles are still being finalized.

“A lot of our regulars and our guests, they like to spend a lot of time there, and they’d like to have space to spend more time,” Barua said. “They had initially been one guest, and then they brought two friends, and they brought four friends. We don’t really have a lot of space to seat them there.”

Barua opened Joya’s Cafe in 2022 in the historic Worthington building, naming the restaurant after his mother. Initially intended as a private kitchen for cooking classes, the venue quickly attracted a large community following. Barua also operates Agni in the Brewery District of Columbus, Ohio, and has appeared on several national television programs, including “Top Chef” and “Beat Bobby Flay.” Joya’s was featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in 2024.

Construction is broadly estimated for 2027 depending on equipment availability and scheduling. Barua aims to keep the existing cafe open during construction if final plans allow.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


Wararka Af-Soomaaliga

Joya’s Cafe oo Loo Ansixiyay Mashruuc Ballaarin ah ee Worthington

WORTHINGTON, Ohio — Golaha Qorsheynta Magaalada ee Worthington ayaa taariikhda Sept. 10 ansixiyay mashruuc weyn oo lagu ballaarinayo maqaayadda caanka ah ee Joya’s Cafe oo ku taalla Old Worthington, Ohio.

Chef-ka ahna milkiilaha maqaayadda, Avishar Barua, ayaa qorsheynaya in maqaayaddu ay ku fahaato dhismaha ku dhow oo ay hore u lahayd shirkadda Grid Furnishings oo ku yaalla 657 High St. Ballaarintan ayaa maqaayadda u oggolaan doonta in ay ku karto ku dhowaad 60 kuraas oo cusub, iyada oo markii ugu horreysay bixin doonta adeegga cashada shanta habeen ee toddobaadkii.

Qorshaha cusub ee dhismaha ayaa waxaa ku jira meel baarr ah, meel dadku ku sugaan, jiko cusub, qol gaar ah oo lagu cunteeyo, suuliyo addag, iyo irrid cusub oo loo samaynayo dadka baahiyaha gaarka ah qaba. Sidoo kale, waxaa dib u habayn lagu samayn doonaa baranda hore iyo boorarka maqaayadda. Sida ku xusan qorshaha loo gudbiyay magaalada, Joya’s Cafe waxay furi doontaa quraacda iyo qadada 8 a.m. ilaa 2 p.m. laga bilaabo Talaadada ilaa Axadda, halka adeegga cashadana uu shaqayn doono 5 p.m. ilaa 11 p.m. laga bilaabo Arbacada ilaa Axadda.

“Macaamiisheenna joogtada ah iyo martideada waxay jecel yihiin in ay waqti badan ku bixiyaan halkan, waxayna rabaan meel ay waqti sii badan ku dhex qaataan,” ayuu yiri Barua. Wuxuu intaas ku daray in bilowgii uu imaan jiray hal qof, ka dibna uu keenay labo saaxiib, markii dambena ay afar saaxiib ku soo kordheen, iyada oo maqaayaddana ay ka jirtay meel yari.

Joya’s Cafe oo albaabada loo furay 2022, waxay ku taalla dhisme taariikhi ah. Barua ayaa maqaayadda ugu magac daray hooyadiis, wuxuuna markii hore u qorsheeyay in ay noqoto jiko gaar ah oo lagu bixiyo casharrada karinta, balse waxay markii dambe noqotay maqaayad caan ah oo bulshadu aad u jeceshahay. Barua wuxuu sidoo kale leeyahay maqaayadda Agni oo ku taalla Brewery District ee Columbus, wuxuuna kasoo muuqday barnaamijyo ka baxa telefishannada mareykanka sida “Top Chef” iyo “Beat Bobby Flay”. Joya’s waxaa sidoo kale lagu soo qaatay barnaamijka “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” sannadkii 2024.

Hawlaha dhismaha ayaa guud ahaan loo qorsheeyay sannadka 2027, iyada oo ay ku xiran tahay helitaanka qalabka iyo jadwalka shaqada. Barua ayaa sheegay in ujeeddadiisu tahay in maqaayadda Joya’s Cafe ay furnaato xilliga dhismaha lagu jiro, haddii ay u oggolaadaan qorshayaasha ugu dambeeya.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Heavy Rainfall Causes Drainage Issues at Dodge Park Skate Park in Columbus

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Drainage issues hit Columbus skate park designed by Tony Hawk's father

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  • Location: Dodge Park, Columbus, Ohio
  • Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0000
  • Topic: Skate park drainage issues
  • Key development: Standing water and drainage issues at the Dodge Park skate park following heavy rain
  • Affected: Columbus skateboarders and park visitors

Heavy weekend rainfall led to severe drainage issues at the Dodge Park skate park in Columbus, Ohio, leaving standing water in the facility’s large bowl and rendering it temporarily unusable.

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Skaters visiting the facility over the weekend encountered high water levels. Local skateboarder Gage Tucker noted that while he and his friends have used squeegees to clear smaller amounts of water in the past, the volume left by the recent storms was too deep to clear manually. As of late Monday morning, September 21, 2026, at least a foot and a half of water remained inside the bowl. Tucker stated he has seen similar flooding at the park on at least nine previous occasions following heavy rains.

On Monday afternoon, crews with the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department cleared clogged drains within the skate park to remove the accumulated water. Department workers also cleared clogged roadway drains along the access road leading down to the park.

The skate park, which was originally designed by the father of professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, received $150,000 in facility improvements from the city a few years ago. According to the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, those previous upgrades were intended to last four to five years, and the city plans to establish a master plan for the site’s future replacement.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


Wararka Af-Soomaaliga

Roobab Xooggan oo Dhibaato Biyo-mareen ka Dhaliyay Dodge Park Skate Park

Roobab xooggan oo dhacay dhammaadkii toddobaadka ayaa sababay dhibaatooyin dhanka mareegaha biyaha ah oo ku habsaday garoonka skate park-ka ee Dodge Park ee magaalada Columbus, Ohio, iyadoo biyuhu ay fariisteen godka weyn ee garoonka oo markaas ka dhigay mid aan la isticmaali karin.

Dhallinyaradii ciyaarta skate-ka ee booqday garoonka ayaa la kulmay biyo sare u kacay. Gage Tucker, oo ka mid ah dhallinyarada ku ciyaarta garoonka, ayaa sheegay in isaga iyo saaxiibadiis ay dhawr jeer oo hore isku dayeen inay biyaha ka saaraan garoonka markii ay yaraayeen, balse biyaha markan fariistay ay ahaayeen kuwo aad u doog oo aan gacanta lagaga saari karin. Markay ahayd dhammaadkii subaxnimadii Isniinta, 21-ka Sebtembar 2026, waxaa godka dhexdiisa ku jiray biyo le’eg ugu yaraan 1.5 foot. Tucker wuxuu intaas ku daray inuu garoonka oo sidan u buuxa uu arkay ugu yaraan 9 jeer oo hore ka dib roobab xooggan.

Galabnimadii Isniinta, shaqaalaha Waaxda Madadaalada iyo Baarkinada ee Columbus (Columbus Recreation and Parks Department) ayaa nadiifiyay godadkii biyaha marayay ee xirmay si biyaha ku ururay looga saaro garoonka. Shaqaalaha waaxda ayaa sidoo kale nadiifiyay godadka biyaha ee ku yaalla wadada loo maro baarka.

Garoonkan skate park-ka ah, oo uu markii hore naqshadeeyay aabaha ciyaaryahanka caanka ah ee Tony Hawk, ayaa magaaladu waxay ku bixisay $150,000 dhowr sano ka hor si lagu sameeyo dib-u-habayn. Sida ay sheegtay Waaxda Madadaalada iyo Baarkinada ee Columbus, horumarintii hore loo sameeyay ayaa loogu talagalay inay sii jirto muddo 4 ilaa 5 sano ah, magaaladuna waxay qorshaynaysaa in la sameeyo qorshe guud oo mustaqbalka looga beddelayo garoonkan mid cusub.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Build-A-Bear and Sbarro Opening at Tanger Outlets in Sunbury, Ohio

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Kids' retailer, pizza shop to open at Tanger Outlets this year

Quick Facts

  • Location: Sunbury, Ohio
  • Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000
  • Topic: Retail and restaurant openings
  • Key development: Build-A-Bear Workshop and Sbarro opening at Tanger Outlets in Sunbury
  • Affected: Sunbury shoppers and Columbus area residents

Build-A-Bear Workshop and pizza chain Sbarro are preparing to open new locations at Tanger Outlets in Sunbury, Ohio. According to shopping center announcements, Build-A-Bear is scheduled to launch this fall, followed by Sbarro in December.

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Build-A-Bear will occupy a 2,160-square-foot storefront positioned between Ulta and Old Navy. The interactive retailer, which was founded in St. Louis in 1997 and now operates over 600 global sites, allows customers to assemble custom stuffed animals using clothing, scents, and recorded voices. The new Sunbury site marks the brand’s third central Ohio location, alongside existing storefronts at Easton Town Center and Tuttle Mall.

Sbarro is moving into a 2,500-square-foot space located between The North Face and Kate Spade New York, where it will serve pizza slices, salads, and pasta. First established in Brooklyn, New York, in 1956, the pizza chain relocated its corporate headquarters to Columbus, Ohio, in 2014. Sbarro currently operates 11 locations across the Columbus area.

Located at 400 S. Wilson Road, Tanger Outlets in Sunbury, Ohio, is a 355,200-square-foot open-air shopping complex that originally opened in June 2016. The venue hosts more than 80 national brands, including Nike, Coach, Michael Kors, J.Crew, and Crocs. Parent company Tanger Inc. currently operates 42 retail properties throughout the United States.

Kristen Baldinger, marketing director for Tanger’s Columbus regional operations, stated in a release that the new additions will bring added energy and options to the property, offering families dining and interactive retail experiences during their visits.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


Wararka Af-Soomaaliga

Build-A-Bear iyo Sbarro oo ka Furmaya Tanger Outlets ee Sunbury, Ohio

Xarunta ganacsiga ee Tanger Outlets ee ku taal Sunbury, Ohio, ayaa waxaa dhowaan lagu kordhin doonaa laba xarumood oo cusub oo kala ah dukaanka carruurta ee Build-A-Bear Workshop iyo maqaayadda pizza-da ee Sbarro, sida ay sheegeen mas’uuliyiinta xaruntaas.

Dukaanka Build-A-Bear ayaa la filayaa inuu furmo fasalka dayrta ee sannadkan, wuxuuna ku yaallaa meel baaxaddeedu tahay 2,160 feet oo laba jibbaaran oo u dhexaysa dukaamada Ulta iyo Old Navy. Shirkaddan oo la aasaasay sannadkii 1997 magaalada St. Louis, ayaa maamusha in ka badan 600 oo xarroood oo daafaha dunida ku yaal, iyadoo macaamiisha u oggolaanaysa inay iyagu samaystaan caruusadahooda iyaga oo adeegsanaya dhar, udgoon iyo codad la duubay. Xarunta Sunbury ayaa noqon doonta tii saddexaad oo ay shirkaddu ka furato gobolka Ohio, iyada oo horay xarumo uga lahayd Easton Town Center iyo Tuttle Mall.

Dhanka kale, maqaayadda Sbarro ayaa iyadana furmi doonta bisha December, waxayna degi doontaa meel baaxaddeedu tahay 2,500 feet oo laba jibbaaran oo ku taal inta u dhexaysa dukaamada The North Face iyo Kate Spade New York. Maqaayaddan oo lagu aasaasay Brooklyn, New York sannadkii 1956, ayaa xarunteeda dhexe u soo rartay Columbus, Ohio sannadkii 2014. Sbarro ayaa xilligan ku leedahay 11 xarroood deegaanka Columbus, waxayna u adeegtaa macaamiisha pizza-da qaabka New York, saladhka iyo baastada.

Xarunta Tanger Outlets oo ku taal 400 S. Wilson Road ee Sunbury ayaa ah xarun ganacsi oo furan oo la furay bishii June 2016, waxayna fadhidaa dhul baaxaddiisu tahay 355,200 feet oo laba jibbaaran. Xaruntan ayaa haysata in ka badan 80 calaamadood oo ganacsi oo caan ah sida Nike, Coach, Michael Kors, J.Crew iyo Crocs. Shirkadda hooyada u ah ee Tanger Inc. ayaa dalka Mareykanka ku maamusha 42 xarroood oo ganacsi.

Kristen Baldinger, oo ah agaasimaha suuqgeynta ee Tanger ee deegaanka Columbus, ayaa sheegtay in xarumaha cusub ay firfircooni iyo kala duwanaansho dheeraad ah u keeni doonaan xarunta ganacsiga, iyada oo qoysaska u siinaysa fursad ay ku yeeshaan khibrado cusub oo wax-iisgosi iyo cunto ah marka ay soo booqdaan.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Kickoff Time Set for Ohio State’s October 2026 Game at Iowa

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When Ohio State plays at Iowa: Kickoff time is announced for Oct. 3, 2026, game

Quick Facts

  • Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
  • Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:06:27 +0000
  • Topic: Ohio State football schedule
  • Key development: Kickoff time announcement for Ohio State vs. Iowa football game
  • Affected: Ohio State and Iowa football fans

The kickoff time has been scheduled for the Ohio State Buckeyes’ first Big Ten road game of the 2026 college football season. The No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes are set to kick off against the No. 17 Iowa Hawkeyes at 3:30 p.m. on October 3, 2026, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The upcoming matchup marks Ohio State’s first return to Kinnick Stadium in nine years. In their previous visit to Iowa City, a fifth-ranked Buckeyes squad suffered a 55-24 loss to an unranked Iowa team. Since 2000, Iowa holds a 2-3 record at home against Ohio State.

Ohio State has secured victories in the two most recent contests between the programs, both played in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes recorded a 54-10 win over Iowa in 2022 and a 35-7 victory in 2024.

Before heading to Iowa, Ohio State hosts Illinois in Columbus on September 26 at noon. Iowa comes into its conference schedule following a 3-0 start with victories over Northern Illinois, Iowa State, and Northern Iowa, and plays No. 18 Michigan prior to hosting the Buckeyes.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


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Waqtiga Cayaarta Ohio State iyo Iowa ee 2026 oo La Shaaciyay

Waxaa si rasmi ah loo shaaciyay waqtiga ay bilaabanayso cayaarta kooxda kubadda cagta Mareykanka ee Ohio State Buckeyes ay ku wajihi doonto kooxda Iowa Hawkeyes. Cayaartan oo noqon doonta tii ugu horreysay ee ay Ohio State dibadda ku soo cayaarto ee ka tirsan tartanka Big Ten ee xilliga 2026, ayaa dhici doonta October 3, 2026, waxayna ka dhici doontaa garoonka Kinnick Stadium ee Iowa City iyadoo bilaabanaysa 3:30 p.m.

Cayaartan ayaa dhexmaraysa kooxda Ohio State oo ku jirta kaalinta 7-aad iyo kooxda Iowa oo fadhida kaalinta 17-aad ee dalka. Waxay noqon doontaa markii ugu horreysay muddo sagaal sano ah oo ay Ohio State ku laabato garoonka Kinnick Stadium. Booqashadii ugu dambeysay ee ay halkaas ku tagtay, Ohio State oo markaas kaalinta 5-aad ku jirtay ayaa guuldarro 55-24 ah ka soo gaartay kooxda Iowa oo aan markaas ku jirin qiimaynta. Tan iyo sannadkii 2000, Iowa waxay garoonkeeda ku leedahay rekoor ah 2-3 marka ay la cayaareyso Ohio State.

Sidoo kale, Ohio State ayaa guuleysatay labadii cayaarood ee ugu dambeeyay oo ay labada kooxood wada ciyaareen, kuwaas oo ka dhacay magaalada Columbus. Ohio State ayaa Iowa ku badisay 54-10 sannadkii 2022 iyo 35-7 sannadkii 2024.

Ka hor inta aysan u safrin Iowa, kooxda Ohio State waxay September 26 marka ay tahay 12:00 p.m. martigelin doontaa kooxda Illinois. Dhankeeda, kooxda Iowa oo xilligan ku jirta qaab wanaagsan iyadoo badisay 3-0 oo ay ka mid yihiin guulihii ay ka gaareen Northern Illinois, Iowa State, iyo Northern Iowa, ayaa wajihi doonta kooxda kaalinta 18-aad ee Michigan ka hor inta aysan soo dhoweyn Buckeyes.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Ohio Measles Cases Surge as State Faces Third Outbreak of 2026

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Measles cases spike across Ohio

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  • Location: COLUMBUS, Ohio
  • Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000
  • Topic: Measles outbreak spike
  • Key development: Ohio third measles outbreak of 2026
  • Affected: Ohio residents

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Health officials are monitoring a rapid increase in measles infections as Ohio deals with its third outbreak of the disease in 2026, bringing the total to 180 confirmed cases across 15 counties.

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Data released by the Ohio Department of Health shows a dramatic weekly rise in reported infections. The state logged 47 new measles cases during its most recent tracking week, marking a 300% jump from the 11 new cases recorded the week prior. The surge comes as nationwide measles cases reach a 35-year high.

Dr. Bryan Ghiloni, a family medicine physician with Mount Carmel Medical Group, emphasized that measles was long considered a rare sight for modern doctors caring for children. He noted that many physicians practicing today have likely never encountered an active case until these recent outbreaks.

Ghiloni called the recent weekly spike an unprecedented jump, warning that while overall numbers might seem small relative to Ohio’s population, the upward trajectory is concerning. He pointed out that individuals infected with measles can be contagious and transmit the virus before experiencing any visible symptoms.

Health statistics indicate that 90% of individuals who have contracted or currently have measles in the state are unvaccinated. Experts note that achieving community herd immunity against measles requires a 95% vaccination rate.

Ghiloni highlighted vaccination as the single best strategy to prevent the disease’s spread, while also urging healthcare providers to engage in open conversations to listen to public concerns and discuss the risks and benefits.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


Wararka Af-Soomaaliga

Kiisaska Jadeecada Ohio oo 300% Sare u Kacay Hal Toddobaad Gudihiis

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mas’uuliyiinta caafimaadka ayaa dabagal ku samaynaya koror degdeg ah oo ku yimid caabuqa jadeecada, iyadoo gobolka Ohio uu wajahayo dillaacii saddexaad ee cudurkaas ee sannadka 2026. Xaaladdan ayaa tirada guud ee kiisaska xaqiijiyay ka dhigtay 180 kiis oo ku baahsan 15 deegaan (counties).

Tirakoob dhowaan ay soo saartay Qaybta Caafimaadka ee Ohio (Ohio Department of Health – ODH) ayaa muujinaya koror weyn oo ku yimid kiisaska cusub. Gobolka ayaa diwaan geliyay 47 kiis oo cusub oo jadeeco ah muddo hal toddobaad gudihiis ah, taas oo ka dhigan koror 300% ah marka loo eego 11-kii kiis ee cusbaa ee la diwaan geliyay toddobaadkii ka horreeyay. Sare u kacan ayaa ku soo beegmaya xilli kiisaska jadeecada ee dalka Maraykanka oo dhan ay gaareen heerkiisii ugu sarreeyay muddo 35 sano ah.

Dr. Bryan Ghiloni, oo ah dhakhtar ku taqasusay caafimaadka qoyska ee Mount Carmel Medical Group, ayaa sheegay in cudurka jadeecadu uu ahaa mid dhakhaatiirta carruurta daryeesha aysan dhowaanahan aad u arag. Wuxuu tilmaamay in dhakhaatiir badan oo xilligan starteegiyada daryeelka carruurta ku jira aysan weligood arag kiis jadeeco ah ka hor dillaacyadan dhowaan dhacay.

Dr. Ghiloni wuxuu korodhkan toddobaadlaha ah ku tilmaamay mid aan ka hor dhacin, wuxuuna hiil ka muujiyay in kasta oo tirada guud ay u muuqan karto mid yar marka loo eego wadarta dadweynaha gobolka Ohio, haddana jidka uu cudurku ku socdo uu yahay mid aad u welwel badan. Wuxuu intaas ku daray in dadka uu cudurku ku dhacay ay faafin karaan ka hor inta aysan ku soo bixin wax calaamado ah.

Xogta caafimaadka ayaa muujinaysa in 90% dadka uu ku dhacay ama xilligan qaba cudurka jadeecada ee gobolka aysan qaadan tallaalka cudurka. Dhakhaatiirta ayaa xusaya in xasaanadda wadajirka ah ee bulshada (herd immunity) lagu gaari karo oo kaliya marka 95% bulshada ay tallaalan yihiin.

Dr. Ghiloni ayaa ku go’aamiyay in tallaalku uu yahay habka ugu wanaagsan ee lagaga hortagi karo faafidda cudurka, isagoo ugu baaqay bixiyayaasha daryeelka caafimaadka inay dhegeystan welwelka dadweynaha oo ay wadahadallo fתוח ka yeeshaan khataraha iyo faa’iidooyinka tallaalka.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

New ‘Know Your Block’ Website Simplifies Columbus Code Data

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New website simplifies Columbus code enforcement data

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  • Location: COLUMBUS, Ohio
  • Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000
  • Topic: Code enforcement data website
  • Key development: Creation of the Know Your Block website to simplify public Columbus code enforcement data
  • Affected: Columbus residents

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A local resident has created a new online tool aimed at making municipal code enforcement data more accessible to the public in Columbus, Ohio.

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The website, titled Know Your Block, was developed by Gabe Peck using publicly available city records. Peck created the tool out of curiosity about code enforcement activity in his own neighborhood. The site allows users to search specific addresses, evaluate the severity of reported problems, and review detailed reports on issues such as mold, water damage, flooding, and landlord complaints.

The platform includes both active and closed code enforcement records. While it offers a history of complaints submitted to the city, Peck noted that the database is meant to provide information for prospective tenants and residents rather than serve as a final judgment on a property.

Officials with the local municipal government have acknowledged the independent tool. Anthony Celebrezze, Deputy Director of the Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services, described the new website as user-friendly, noting that city data is not always easy for the public to navigate.

According to Celebrezze, the Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services addresses reported violations within 24 hours to a few days, depending on the severity of the issue. He emphasized that the city works with property owners who demonstrate an effort to comply with code standards.

Celebrezze added that residents looking to report issues—such as tall grass, overflowing trash, or neglected structures—should continue submitting complaints through the city’s 311 system, which remains the primary route for official municipal requests.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


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Webseetka ‘Know Your Block’ oo Fududaynaya Xogta Dhismaha Columbus

Magaalada Columbus ee gobolka Ohio, qof deegaanka ah oo la yiraahdo Gabe Peck ayaa sameeyay degel internet oo cusub oo loogu magac daray “Know Your Block”, kaas oo loogu talagalay in dadweynaha loogu fududeeyo helitaanka xogta ku saabsan shuruucda dhismaha iyo cabashooyinka guryaha.

Peck ayaa bilaabay dhisidda degelkan ka dib markii uu xiiseeyay sababaha keenay in cabashooyinka shuruucda dhismaha ay ka dhacaan xaafaddiisa. Isagoo isticmaalaya xogta dadweynaha u furan, wuxuu ku guuleystay inuu ka faa’iideeyo xogtaas si dadku ay si fudud ugu baari karaan ciwaanada guryaha. Nidaamkan ayaa u oggolaanaya dadka inay arkaan sida ay u kala daran yihiin cabashooyinku, iyagoo akhriyi kara warbixinnada ku saabsan dhibaatooyinka sida caaryada, waxyeellada biyaha, daadadka, iyo cabashooyinka ka dhanka ah mulkiilayaasha guryaha.

Eegidda degelka ayaa baraya dadka xogta ku saabsan cabashooyinkii hore ee la xiray iyo kuwa weli socda. Peck wuxuu sheegay in ujeeddada weyn ee degelkan ay tahay oo kaliya in dadka lagu siiyo xogta ay u baahan yihiin si ay go’aan miyir leh uga gaaraan marka ay u guurayaan meel cusub ama ay rabaan inay wax ka ogaadaan xaafaddooda.

Mas’uuliyiinta magaalada ayaa soo dhoweeyay adeeggan cusub. Anthony Celebrezze, oo ah Agaasime ku-xigeenka Waaxda Dhismaha iyo Adeegyada Qaybinta Aagagga ee Columbus (Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services), ayaa ku tilmaamay degelka mid aad u fudud oo bulshadu u isticmaali karto helitaanka xogta, maadaama xogta rasmiga ah ee magaaladu ay mararka qaarkood adkayd in si fudud loo baaro.

Sida uu sheegay Celebrezze, waaxdu waxay wax ka qabataa cabasho kasta muddo 24 saacadood ilaa dhowr maalmood ah marka loo eego sida ay u kala daran tahay dhibaatadu. Wuxuu sidoo kale carabka ku adkeeyay in dadka raba inay soo gudbiyaan cabashooyinka ku saabsan doogga dhaadheer, qashinka buuxa, ama dhismayaasha hantidoodu xumaatay ay tahay inay adeecsadaan nidaamka 311 oo ah meesha ugu habboon ee lagula xiriiro magaalada, isagoo intaa ku daray in magaaladu ay mar walba taageerto dadka dadaalka ugu jira inay u hoggaansamaan shuruucda.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Fall Arrives in Central Ohio as Strong El Niño Points to Milder Winter

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How historic El Niño could impact when Columbus sees snow in 2026-2027

Quick Facts

  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000
  • Topic: El Niño winter forecast
  • Key development: Forecast and analysis of fall weather and El Niño impacts on the 2026-2027 winter season in central Ohio
  • Affected: Columbus and central Ohio residents

Central Ohio is settling into a seasonal autumn weather pattern this week, with daily high temperatures dropping into the 60s and morning lows reaching the 50s. Astronomical fall officially begins on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 8:05 p.m. Eastern Time, following an exceptionally rainy late summer that saw nearly 17 inches of precipitation fall in Columbus, Ohio, since Aug. 1.

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According to analysis by meteorologist Ben Gelber of NBC4 Columbus, the average date for the first autumn freeze in the city is Oct. 27, though surrounding rural areas across central Ohio often experience freezing conditions earlier. The area’s first snow flurries usually appear between Halloween and Veterans Day. Columbus records measurable snowfall on an average of 28 days per year, with a seasonal average of 28.2 inches.

However, the upcoming 2026-2027 winter season is expected to be heavily influenced by sea surface conditions in the Pacific Ocean. The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center projects a greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Niño event taking hold during the Northern Hemisphere fall and winter.

Recent data shows ocean surface temperatures in the eastern tropical Pacific running more than 3 degrees Celsius, or 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit, above normal. This warming alters the jet stream, which historically brings milder temperatures and reduced snowfall to Ohio, similar to patterns observed during previous strong El Niño events in 1997-1998 and 2015-2016.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


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Dayrta oo ka Bilaabatay Central Ohio iyo El Niño oo Keenaya Jiilaal Diiran

Deegaanka Central Ohio ayaa toddobaadkan galay xilli dayr ah, iyadoo heerkulka maanta uu hoos u dhacayo ilaa 60-adka Fahrenheit, halka subaxdiina uu gaarayo 50-adka. Xilliga rasmiga ah ee dayrta ee dhanka cilmi-falagga (Astronomical fall) ayaa si hubaal ah uga bilaaban doona magaalada Columbus iyo deegaannada ku xeeran Tallaadada, 22-ka Sebtembar 2026, marka ay saacaddu tahay 8:05 p.m. ee xilliga Bariga Mareykanka. Arrintan ayaa ku soo beegmaysa ka dib markii Columbus ay ka da’een roobab dhan ku dhawaad 17 inches tan iyo 1-dii Ogosto.

Sida uu sheegay khabiirka saadaasha cimilada ee NBC4 Columbus, Ben Gelber, taariikhda celceliska ah ee uu qabowga daran ka bilaabato magaalada Columbus waa 27-ka Oktoobar, inkastoo deegaannada miyiga ah ee ka baxsan magaalada uu qabowgu ka tago waqti ka sii horreeya. Barafka ugu horreeya ee xilliga ayaa lagu arkaa deegaanka Central Ohio u dhaxeysa munaasabadaha Halloween iyo Veterans Day. Magaalada Columbus ayaa inta badan la kulanta baraf la qeri karo celcelis ahaan 28 maalmood sannadkiiba, iyadoo wadarta barafka da’a uu yahay 28.2 inches.

Haddaba, xilliga jiilaalka ee 2026-2027 ayaa la filayaa inuu si weyn uga duwanaado sannadihii hore, iyada oo uu saameyn doono isbeddelka heerkulka badweynta Pacific-ga. Xubnaha Climate Prediction Center ee hoos yimaada National Weather Service ayaa tilmaamay in ay jirto fursad ka badan 90% oo ah in El Niño aad u xooggan uu ka jiri doono waqooyiga dhulka inta lagu jiro xilliyada dayrta iyo jiilaalka.

Xogta ugu dambeysay ayaa muujinaysa in heerkulka dusha sare ee badda ee Bariga Pacific-ga uu ka sarreeyo heerkulka caadiga ah wax ka badan 3 degrees Celsius ama 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Isbeddelkan ayaa saameynaya jet stream-ka, taas oo marka lagu saliyo waayo-aragnimadii El Niño-yadii xoogganaa ee 1997-1998 iyo 2015-2016, keenta in gobolka Ohio uu ka jiro jiilaal ka diiran sida caadiga ah iyo baraf ka yar kan celcelis ahaan da’a.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Columbus Parks Cleanup Continues After August Tornado Damage

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One month later, storm cleanup continues in central Ohio

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  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000
  • Topic: Storm cleanup and repairs
  • Key development: Storm cleanup following an Aug. 11 tornado that damaged parks and recreation facilities in central Ohio.
  • Affected: Columbus residents

More than a month after an Aug. 11 tornado swept across the south side of Columbus, Ohio, city crews continue recovery efforts to repair damaged public facilities and clear fallen trees.

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The Barack Community Center remains closed after the storm tore off its roof, leaving debris across the parking lot and causing internal structural and electrical issues. Columbus Recreation and Parks Director Bernita Reese said repairs to the facility will cost approximately $5 million. Contracted workers are tasked with repairing the roof, replacing flooring and ceiling tiles, and fixing electrical systems damaged by HVAC leaks. City officials aim to reopen the center by spring 2027, noting that safety remains the primary focus.

Other public spaces also sustained significant impact during the August storm. At Berliner Park, snapped electrical poles and field debris required rapid cleanup by department personnel. Staff cleared glass and trees within days, allowing the facility to host a scheduled tournament within two weeks of the tornado.

Additional cleanup efforts are ongoing across several city locations. Forestry teams with Columbus Recreation and Parks are continuing to remove trees and debris throughout the park system, with operations anticipated to extend into late fall due to the widespread damage across Columbus.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


Wararka Af-Soomaaliga

Hawlaha Nadiifinta Parks-ka Columbus oo ka Socda ka dib Duufaantii

In ka badan hal bil ka dib markii duufaan wareega oo dhacday 11-kii Awgustos ay saameyn ku yeelatay koonfurta magaalada Columbus, Ohio, shaqaalaha magaalada ayaa weli ku jira hawlo waawayn oo lagu nadiifinayo parks-ka iyo xarumaha dadweynaha.

Sida ay sheegtay maamulaha Columbus Recreation and Parks, Bernita Reese, xarunta Barack Community Center ayaa weli xirnaan doonta ka dib markii ay duufaantu ka goysay saqafka sare, iyadoo dhibaato gudaheeda ah iyo burbur baaxad leh uu ku dhacay goobta gaadiidka la dhigto. Dayactirka xaruntaan ayaa lagu meel-dhigay inuu ku bixi doono ku dhawaad $5 million. Shaqaalaha qandaraasleyda ah ayaa haatan ku jira hawlo ay ku dayactirayaan saqafka, dhulka, ceiling-ka gudaha, iyo nidaamka korontada ee uu saameeyay biyaha ka soo daatay nidaamka hawo-siinta ee HVAC. Wuxuu qorshuhu yahay in xarunta la furo guga sannadka 2027, iyadoo ahmiyad gaar ah la siinayo badbaadada dadweynaha.

Sidoo kale, garoonka Berliner Park ayaa dhibaato ka soo gaartay duufaanta, halkaas oo ay ku jabeen tiirarka korontada, dhirtana ay ku daatay garoomada ciyaaraha. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, shaqaalaha waaxda ayaa si xawli ah ku soo ururiyay quraaradaha iyo dhirtii ku dhacday garoomada maalmo gudahood, iyagoo u suurtageliyay inay garoonka ku qabtaan tartan weyn muddo 2 toddobaad gudahood ah.

Dhanka kale, hawlaha nadiifinta dhirtii ka dhacday garoomada magaalada ayaa weli halkooda ka socda. Kooxda dhirta ee Columbus Recreation and Parks ayaa sii wada ka bixinta dhirtii iyo burburkii ku dhacay xadadyada, iyadoo la rajaynayo in hawlahani ay sii socdaan illaa daba-yaaqada dayrta sababo la xiriira burburka baaxadda leh ee magaalada oo dhan ka dhacay.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Severe Flooding Prompts Evacuations in Pickaway County, Ohio

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Severe flooding leads to evacuations in Pickaway County

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  • Location: Pickaway County, Ohio
  • Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:57:35 +0000
  • Topic: Pickaway County severe flooding
  • Key development: Severe flooding caused evacuations in Pickaway County.
  • Affected: Pickaway County residents

Severe flooding led to early morning evacuations in Pickaway County, Ohio, on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Emergency evacuations took place between 2 a.m. and 10 a.m., with the southeast corner of Pickaway County experiencing the heaviest impact.

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Initial emergency responses began near State Route 56 around Saltcreek Drive and Hayesville Road. High waters temporarily disrupted traffic along the route, but State Route 56 was cleared and reopened just before 8 a.m.

Temporary shelter facilities were arranged to assist displaced community members. The Red Cross established a shelter at Union-Scioto Schools, located at 1565 Egypt Pike in Chillicothe, Ohio, which has since closed. Additionally, a shelter opened at Hocking Hills Elementary School at 19197 State Route 664 South.

The Pickaway County Emergency Management Agency cautioned drivers against attempting to navigate flooded roadways, urging motorists to “turn around, don’t drown.”

Emergency officials emphasized the hidden hazards present in floodwaters. “It does not take much water to lift a vehicle. You also do not know what is in the water — sharp objects or electric lines,” the Pickaway County Emergency Management Agency stated, adding that deep water can obscure whether a road has been completely washed out.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


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Daadad Waawayn Oo Sababay In Dad La Barakiciyo Pickaway County, Ohio

Daadad xoog leh oo Axaddii ka dhacay deegaanka Pickaway County ee gobolka Ohio ayaa sababay in la bilaabo dadaallo degdeg ah oo dadka looga kidey deegaankaas. Sida ay sheegtay Hay’adda Maareynta Xaaladaha Degdegga ah ee Pickaway County Emergency Management Agency, koonfur-bari ee deegaanka ayaa ahayd meesha ugu daran ee ay daadadku saameeyeen.

Gurmadka iyo barakicinta dadka ayaa ka bilaabatay meel ku dhow Jidka State Route 56, gaar ahaan aagga Saltcreek Drive iyo Hayesville Road, inta u dhaxeysay 2 a.m. Iyo 10 a.m. Subaxnimadii Axadda. Biyaha sare ugu kacay wadada ayaa hakad geliyay isku socodka gaadiidka, iyada oo Jidka State Route 56 dib loo furay wax yar ka hor 8 a.m. Dib markii biyaha laga nadiifiyay.

Si gargaar loogu fiyo dadka ay saameyntu ka soo gaartay daadadka, xarumo gabaad oo degdeg ah ayaa la furay. Ururka Red Cross ayaa xarun gabaad ah ka furay dugsiga Union-Scioto Schools oo ku yaalla 1565 Egypt Pike ee magaalada Chillicothe, inkastoo xaruntaas ay hadda xirantahay. Sidoo kale, dugsiga Hocking Hills Elementary School ayaa xarun gabaad ah ka furay 19197 State Route 664 South.

Maamulka maareynta xaaladaha degdegga ah ee Pickaway County Emergency Management Agency ayaa uga digay darawalada inay gaadiidka ku dhex wadaan waddooyinka ay biyuhu fadhiyaan, iyagoo ugu baaqay inay “dib u laabtaan, si aynan u hafan.”

Mas’uuliyiinta ayaa tilmaamay halista qarsoon ee ku dhex jirta biyaha daadadka. Hay’adda Pickaway County EMA ayaa tiri: “Biyo yar oo keliya ayaa awood u leh inay gaadhiga kexeeyaan ama qaadaan. Sidoo kale ma oga kartid waxa biyaha dhex ku jira — sida walxaha afka badan ama xadadka korontada. Waxaa adag in la ogaado halka ay wadadu ku dhiiran tahay ama haddii ay gebi ahaanba ku duntay daadadka.”

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Bexley Accepts Applications for Mayor as Ben Kessler Resigns

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Bexley begins next steps after mayor's resignation

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  • Location: Bexley, Ohio
  • Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000
  • Topic: Bexley mayoral resignation replacement
  • Key development: Resignation of Bexley Mayor Ben Kessler and selection process for his successor
  • Affected: Bexley residents

Bexley City Council has begun the search for a new mayor following the announcement that Mayor Ben Kessler will resign after 14 years in office. Kessler is leaving his municipal post to take a position with the Columbus Partnership, with his expected departure taking effect on Sept. 30.

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Qualified applicants must be registered voters and residents of Bexley, Ohio. Interested candidates are required to submit a resume and letter of interest via email by Friday. Bexley City Council members plan to review all submitted applications during a scheduled meeting on Sept. 22 to determine the next steps in the selection process.

City leaders aim to name a replacement immediately after Kessler steps down on Sept. 30. Should Bexley City Council fail to appoint a successor right away, Council President Jess Saad will take over as acting mayor until a new leader is selected. Saad described the appointment as one of the most important decisions facing local leadership and emphasized council’s commitment to a well-considered process focused on the city’s best interests.

The individual appointed by council will serve as mayor until the next regularly scheduled municipal election in November 2027, with the elected mayor taking office in January 2028. The Franklin County Board of Elections confirmed that this term length aligns with guidelines established under the municipal charter, which is maintained through a resident-driven Charter Review Commission.

Reflecting on his tenure, Kessler noted that significant projects and new initiatives remain underway for the community. He expressed confidence in the seven members of Bexley City Council to approach the transition with care and seriousness.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


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Bexley oo Qabaneysa Codsiyada Duqa Cusub Ka Dib Iscasilaaddii Kessler

Golaha Deegaanka magaalada Bexley ee gobolka Ohio ayaa bilaabay hawsha raadinta duqa cusub ee magaalada, ka dib markii Duqii magaalada Ben Kessler uu ku dhawaaqay inuu iska casilayo xilka uu hayay muddo 14 sano ah. Kessler ayaa xilka ka degaya si uu shaqo cusub uga qabto hay’adda Columbus Partnership, waxaana la filayaa in iscasilaaddiisu ay si rasmi ah uga dhabowdo 30-ka Sebtembar.

Sida ay sheegeen mas’uuliyiinta magaalada, dadka danaynaya xilkan waa in ay yihiin muwaadiniin degan magaalada Bexley oo ka diwaan gashan codbixiyayaal ahaan. Qof kasta oo raba xilkan waxaa laga doonayaa inuu iimayl ku soo diro taariikhda xirfaddiisa iyo qoraal muujinaya xiisihiisa xilka inta lagu jiro Jimcaha. Golaha Deegaanka ee Bexley City Council ayaa dib u eegi doona dhammaan codsiyada loo soo gudbiyo inta uu socdo shir caadi ah oo dhacaya 22-ka Sebtembar.

Hoggaanka magaalada ayaa higsanaya in ay magacaabaan beddelka Kessler isla marka uu xafiiska ka tago 30-ka Sebtembar. Haddii golaha deegaanku uu awoodi waayo inuu mas’uul cusub markiiba magacaabo, Guddoomiyaha Golaha Deegaanka Jess Saad ayaa si ku-meel-gaar ah u qaban doonta xilka duqa magaalada inta laga dooranayo hoggaamiye cusub. Saad ayaa sheegtay in go’aankani yahay mid ka mid ah kuwa ugu muhiimsan ee goluhu ka gaari doono magaalada, iyadoo ku xaqiijisay in ay ka go’an tahay maareynta geeddi-socod xaqiijinaya danta ugu fiican ee Bexley.

Qofka loo doorto beddelka Kessler wuxuu xilka hayn doonaa ilaa doorashada xigta ee golaha deegaanka oo dhici doonta Noofambar 2027, iyadoo duqa cusub ee la doorto uu xafiiska la wareegi doono Jannaayo 2028. Guddiga Doorashooyinka ee Franklin County Board of Elections ayaa xaqiijiyay in muddo-xileedkan uu waafaqsan yahay sharciga hoose ee magaalada, kaaso ay dhisaan kana badalaan dadka deegaanka iyadoo loo marayo Charter Review Commission.

Isaga oo ka hadlayay muddadii uu xafiiska joogay, Ben Kessler wuxuu xusay in ay weli jiraan mashruucyo muhiim ah iyo fikrado cusub oo qorsheysan. Wuxuu kaloo muujiyay kalsooni buuxda oo uu ku qabo toddobada xubnood ee Golaha Deegaanka Bexley City Council, wuxuuna sheegay in ay si dhab ah iyo mas’uuliyad u waajahi doonaan xulashada hoggaamiyaha cusub.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus