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Ohio Expands State Testing Probe After Irregularities at 52 Schools

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State flags testing anomalies at 52 additional Ohio school buildings

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  • Location: Ohio
  • Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:13:28 GMT
  • Topic: State testing anomalies investigation
  • Key development: Ohio Department of Education and Workforce expands state testing investigation after identifying testing anomalies at 52 additional school buildings
  • Affected: Ohio schools and students

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has broadened its statewide inquiry into spring standardized testing results after identifying testing anomalies at 52 additional school buildings across Ohio.

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The state investigation originally launched in July 2026 after Columbus City Schools in Columbus, Ohio, self-reported testing irregularities at two of its high school buildings. Following that report, a detailed review conducted by the state’s testing vendor uncovered additional anomalies at dozens of other sites that officials determined warrant further examination.

State education officials have not released details regarding the specific nature of the testing anomalies, and the probe remains ongoing.

The list of newly flagged sites encompasses both traditional public school districts and public community schools in multiple regions. In Franklin County, several local public community schools were identified in the state release, including Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus, South Scioto Academy, Performance Academy Eastland, Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy, Columbus Performance Academy, Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy, Renaissance Academy, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield, and Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy.

Traditional public school districts flagged in other parts of the state include the Newark City School District in Licking County, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District in Cuyahoga County, the Cincinnati Public School District in Hamilton County, and the Steubenville City School District in Jefferson County, along with various other public community schools.

State education authorities have not provided a timeline for when the review will conclude or what specific measures may be taken once the inquiry is complete.

Source: WOSU — Original report


Wararka Af-Soomaaliga

Ohio oo Ballaarisay Baaritaanka Imtixaanka 52 Dugsi oo Cusub

Waaxda Waxbarashada iyo Shaqaalaha ee Ohio (Ohio Department of Education and Workforce) ayaa sii ballaarisay baaritaan guud oo ay ku haysay natiijooyinka imtixaanaadkii gu’ga ee heer gobol, ka dib markii ay xaqiijisay in ay jiraan isdhaafsan ama shaki ku saabsan imtixaanka oo lagu arkay 52 dhisme dugsi oo dheeraad ah oo ku yaalla gobolka.

Baaritaankan ayaa markii hore bilaabmay bishii Luulyo 2026, ka dib markii maamulka dugsiyada Columbus City Schools ee magaalada Columbus, Ohio ay iyagu iskood u sheegeen cilado la xiriira imtixaanka oo ka dhacay laba ka mid ah dugsiyadooda sare. Ka dib warbixintaas, shirkaddii maareynayso imtixaanaadka gobolka ayaa sameysay dib-u-eegis ballaaran oo ay ku ogaatay isdhaafsankan dheeraadka ah ee saameeyay dhismayaal kale oo badan.

Mas’uuliyiinta waxbarashada gobolka weli ma sheegin qaabka ama nooca ay yihiin ciladaha lagu helay imtixaanaadka, iyadoo ay baaritaannadu weli socdaan. Sidoo kale, waaxdu ma soo saarin waqti sugan oo la dhamaystirayo dib-u-eegista iyo tallaabooyinka xiga ee la qaadi doono.

Liiska dugsiyada cusub ee la calaamadeeyay ayaa isugu jira dugsiyada dowladda ee caadiga ah iyo dugsiyada madaxbannaan ee gobolka hoostaga (community schools). Dugsiyada madaxbannaan ee ku yaalla Franklin County oo la aqoonsaday waxaa ka mid ah Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus, South Scioto Academy, Performance Academy Eastland, Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy, Columbus Performance Academy, Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy, Renaissance Academy, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield, iyo Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy.

Sidoo kale, deegaannada kale ee gobolka waxaa baaritaanka ku jira dugsiyo ka tirsan Newark City School District ee Licking County, Cleveland Metropolitan School District ee Cuyahoga County, Cincinnati Public School District ee Hamilton County, iyo Steubenville City School District ee Jefferson County.

Xigasho: WOSU

The BeckFast Place Opens in Former Skillet Location in German Village

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Brunch spot opens in former Skillet space in German Village

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  • Location: German Village, Columbus, Ohio
  • Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000
  • Topic: Restaurant opening
  • Key development: Opening of The BeckFast Place restaurant in the former Skillet space in German Village
  • Affected: German Village residents

A new breakfast and lunch spot has opened in German Village, Columbus, Ohio, taking over the former building of long-running restaurant Skillet. The BeckFast Place, located at 410 E. Whittier St., officially welcomed customers late last month.

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Founded and owned by Becker Nezballa, the restaurant operates Wednesday through Monday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. It currently focuses on quick breakfast options, including customizable breakfast burritos and bagel sandwiches, with early customer favorites including steak-and-egg and Baja burritos. Nezballa plans to expand the menu to include lunch items such as salads and wraps as operations continue to scale up.

Nezballa, a resident of nearby Merion Village, spent about four years searching for a location before securing the space. His goal was to create a menu centered on items convenient for grab-and-go ordering, while still offering seating for diners inside the restaurant.

The idea for the eatery was inspired by similar breakfast burrito and bagel spots Nezballa encountered while traveling out West. He previously gained food service experience working in restaurants, assisting with a local bagel food truck in Columbus, and helping at a cafe his mother ran for 12 years in Edinboro, Pennsylvania.

The Whittier Street building previously housed Skillet, a farm-to-table brunch destination that opened in 2009 and operated for 17 years before closing in February. Nezballa noted that local residents have been supportive of the new spot, welcoming another local choice for morning coffee and food.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


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The BeckFast Place oo ka Furantay Dhismihii Hore ee Skillet ee German Village

Magaalada Columbus ee gobolka Ohio, waxaa ka furantay maqaayadd cusub oo bixisa cuntooyinka quraacda iyo qadada oo lagu magacaabo The BeckFast Place. Maqaayaddan ayaa ku taalla cinwaanka 410 E. Whittier St. ee xaafadda German Village, waxayna si rrasmi ah u bilaabtay u adeegida macaamiisha iyadoo la wareegtay dhismihii ay hore uga shaqaynaysay maqaayaddii Skillet.

Maqaayadda oo uu leeyahay Becker Nezballa ayaa furan maalmaha Arbacada ilaa Isniinta, laga bilaabo 7 a.m. ilaa 2 p.m. Nezballa ayaa tilmaamay in maqaayaddu hadda xoogga saarayso cuntooyinka quraacda ee degdegga loo qaato sida burritos iyo bagel sandwiches, isaga oo dhowaan ku soo kordhin doona saladhka iyo wraps-ka marka ay shaqadu si buuxda u hirgasho.

Becker Nezballa oo dagan xaafadda u dhow ee Merion Village ayaa ku dhawaad 4 sano raadinayay goob ku habboon oo uu maqaayadd ka furo. Fikradda maqaayaddan ayaa ku dhalatay ka dib markii uu ku arkay ganacsiyo noocan oo kale ah intii uu ku safrayay galbeedka Mareykanka. Nezballa ayaa hore uga soo shaqeeyay maqaayado kala duwan, harayna u caawiyay baabuurta cuntooyinka ee Columbus, iyadoo hooyadiisna ay maqaayadd ku lahayd magaalada Edinboro, Pennsylvania muddo 12 sano ah.

Dhismaha Whittier Street ayaa hore u lahaa taariikh dheer oo xiriir la leh cuntooyinka quraacda, maadaama ay ku tiillay maqaayaddii Skillet oo la furay sannadkii 2009 iyada oo shaqaynaysay muddo 17 sano ah ka hor inta aynan xirmin bishii Febraayo. Nezballa wuxuu sheegay in dadka deegaanku ay si weyn u soo dhoweeyeen maqaayadda cusub, iyagoo ku faraxsan in xaafaddu ay heshay dookh kale oo loogu talagalay qahwada iyo quraacda degdegga ah.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Delaware and Franklin Counties See Luxury Home Sales Reach $2.5M

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List: Columbus-area top home sales for August 2026

Quick Facts

  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000
  • Topic: Luxury real estate sales
  • Key development: Top home sales in the Columbus area for August 2026
  • Affected: Columbus-area real estate buyers and homeowners

High-end real estate activity in the Columbus, Ohio area peaked in August 2026, with top residential transactions reaching up to $2.5 million in Delaware County and $2.4 million in Franklin County.

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An analysis of local property transfer records from the Franklin County Auditor’s Office and the Delaware County Auditor’s Office by NBC4 Columbus highlighted the highest-priced residential sales across both counties. The review focused strictly on single-family houses, excluding duplexes, apartments, and undeveloped land.

The single highest sales price recorded in the region took place in Delaware County, where a residence at 5500 Muirfield Ct. in Dublin sold for $2.5 million on Aug. 14. Additional top transactions in Delaware County included a property at 3575 State Route 37 in Delaware, which closed for $1.993 million on Aug. 25, and a home at 1839 Woodland Hall Dr. in Delaware that sold for $1.909 million on Aug. 6. A home at 1908 Liberty Trails in Delaware sold for $1.839 million on Aug. 4, and a Johnstown residence at 15340 Robins Rd. sold for $1.795 million on Aug. 17.

In Franklin County, Upper Arlington was home to the two highest residential purchases of the month. A property at 5000 Slate Run Woods Ct. sold for $2.4 million on Aug. 24, while a home at 2292 Dorset Rd. sold for $2.3 million on Aug. 6.

Other major Franklin County transactions during August included a residence at 7593 Fenway Rd. in New Albany that fetched $2.222 million on Aug. 17, a home at 326 N. Columbia Ave. in Bexley that sold for $2.185 million on Aug. 6, and a property at 8000 Walton Pkwy. in New Albany that closed at $2.1 million on Aug. 25.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


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Delaware iyo Franklin oo Diiwaangeliyay Guryaha Qaaliga Ah Agoosto 2026

Ganacsiga guriyaha qaaliga ah ee deegaanka Columbus, Ohio ayaa gaaray heer sare bishii Agoosto 2026, iyadoo guriyaha ugu iibka sareeya ee Delaware County ay gaareen ilaa $2.5 milyan, halka Franklin County uu iibka ugu sareeya ahaa $2.4 milyan.

Sida ku xusan baaritaan uu sameeyay telefishanka NBC4 Columbus oo lagu fakaray diiwaannada rasmiga ah ee Franklin County Auditor’s Office iyo Delaware County Auditor’s Office, diiradda waxaa la saaray oo keliya guriyaha hal-qoyska ah ee deegaanka ka kooban, iyadoo laga reebay dhismayaasha dabaqyada ah, guryaha laba-qoyska ah, iyo dhulalka bilaashka ah ee aan la dhisin.

Guriga ugu qaalisan ee dhammaan gobolka lagu iibsaday bishaas wuxuu ku yaallay Delaware County, gaar ahaan 5500 Muirfield Ct. ee magaalada Dublin, kaas oo lagu iibsaday $2.5 milyan taariikhdu marka ay ahayd 14-kii Agoosto. Sidoo kale, Delaware County waxaa ka dhacay iibka guriyo kale oo waaweyn, oo uu ka mid ahaa guri ku yaalla 3575 State Route 37 oo ku yaalla Delaware oo lagu iibsaday $1.993 milyan 25-kii Agoosto, guri ku yaalla 1839 Woodland Hall Dr. oo ku yaalla Delaware oo lagu iibsaday $1.909 milyan 6-dii Agoosto, guri ku yaalla 1908 Liberty Trails oo lagu iibsaday $1.839 milyan 4-tii Agoosto, iyo guri ku yaalla 15340 Robins Rd. oo ku yaalla Johnstown oo lagu iibsaday $1.795 milyan 17-kii Agoosto.

Dhinaca Franklin County, deegaanka Upper Arlington ayaa qabtay labada iib ee ugu sareeyay bisha Agoosto. Guriga ku yaalla 5000 Slate Run Woods Ct. ayaa lagu iibsaday $2.4 milyan taariikhdu marka ay ahayd 24-kii Agoosto, halka guri kale oo ku yaalla 2292 Dorset Rd. lagu iibsaday $2.3 milyan 6-dii Agoosto.

Guriyaha kale ee ugu qaalisan ee lagu iibsaday Franklin County waxaa ka mid ahaa guri ku yaalla 7593 Fenway Rd. ee New Albany oo la iibsaday $2.222 milyan 17-kii Agoosto, guri ku yaalla 326 N. Columbia Ave. ee Bexley oo lagu iibsaday $2.185 milyan 6-dii Agoosto, iyo guri ku yaalla 8000 Walton Pkwy. ee New Albany oo la iibsaday $2.1 milyan 25-kii Agoosto.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Ohio State Army ROTC to Host 10th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

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Ohio State to host 9/11 Memorial Stair climb to honor victims on 25th anniversary of terror attack

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  • Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus
  • Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  • Topic: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
  • Key development: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
  • Affected: Columbus community

The Army ROTC program at The Ohio State University is hosting its 10th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The event offers members of the local community an opportunity to gather and remember the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

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This year’s event carries added significance as it coincides with the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. Organizers expect between 1,500 and 1,600 people to participate in the climb. That would reflect a slight increase from last year’s event, which drew approximately 1,400 participants.

Designed to honor both the victims and the emergency first responders who responded during the attacks, the gathering will feature guest speakers and an invocation given by an Army chaplain. The program is structured to give attendees time to reflect on the lives lost and the legacy of that day.

Organizers emphasized that participation is open to everyone, regardless of whether they intend to climb the stadium stairs. Community members are welcome to attend in any capacity, including attending strictly to watch and support the participants.

Major Kevin Overmeyer of the Army ROTC program highlighted the importance of bringing people together to build a shared connection around the memory of first responders and victims.

“It’s very important to remember the events of 9/11/2001,” Overmeyer stated. “A lot of people in the community are coming together to have a shared understanding of what that means and experience what some of the first responders did on that day.”

Overmeyer noted that his own memories of the 2001 attacks motivated him to pursue his military commission through the ROTC program as a way to fulfill his duty and give back.

Source: WOSU — Original report


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Ohio State oo Qabanaysa Barnaamijka 10-aad ee Xusida Weeraradii 9/11

Barnaamijka ciidanka ee Army ROTC ee Jaamacadda The Ohio State University ayaa garoonka Ohio Stadium ee magaalada Columbus, Ohio ku qabanaya munaasabadda 10-aad ee loogu magac daray “9/11 Memorial Stair Climb”. Barnaamijkan ayaa bulshada deegaanka u siinaya fursad ay ku xusaan dadkii ku baaba’ay weerarradii argagixiso ee dhacay 11-kii September, 2001.

Munaasabadda sannadkan ayaa leh muhiimad dheeraad ah iyada oo ku beegan sannad-guuradii 25-aad ee kasoo wareegtay msibadaas. Qabanqaabiyayaasha ayaa rajaynaya in dad gaaraya 1,500 ilaa 1,600 oo qof ay ka qaybgalaan fuulista jaranjarada garoonka. Tani waxay ka sarreysaa tiradii sannadkii la soo dhaafay, iyada oo markaas ay ka qaybgaleen illaa 1,400 oo qof.

Barnaamijkan oo loogu talagalay in lagu sharfo dhibbanayaasha iyo kooxaha gargaarka degdegga ah ee ka jawaabay weerarradaas, waxaa ka mid ah khudbado ay jeedinayaan marti la casuumay iyo duco uu bixin doono wadaad ciidamada ah (Army chaplain). Barnaamijka ayaa loo qaabeeyay in dadka ka qaybgalaya ay helaan waqti ay ku suysoocdaan nafihii meesha ku baaba’ay iyo dhaxalkii maalintaas.

Qabanqaabiyayaasha ayaa sheegay in ka qaybgalku uu u open yahay wada dadka oo dhan, xitaa kuwa aan doonayn inay fuulaan jaranjarada garoonka. Bulshada deegaanka ayaa lagu soo dhoweynayaa inay ka qaybgalaan iyagoo kaliya daawanaya ama taageeraya dadka jaranjarada fuulaya.

Major Kevin Overmeyer oo ka tirsan barnaamijka Army ROTC ayaa tilmaamay muhiimadda ay leedahay in dadku isku yimaadaan si ay wadaag ka noqdaan xusuusta kooxaha gargaarka degdegga ah iyo dhibbanayaasha.

“Waa mid aad u muhiim ah in la xusuusto dhacdooyinkii 11-kii September, 2001,” ayuu yiri Overmeyer. Wuxuu intaas ku daray in dad badan oo bulshada ka tirsan ay isugu imaanayaan si ay u helaan faham wadaag ah oo ku saabsan macnaha dhacdadaas iyo inay khibrad u yeeshaan wixii ay kooxaha gargaarka degdegga ah sameeyeen maalintaas.

Overmeyer ayaa sidoo kale xusay in xusuustiisa ku aadan weerarradii 2001 ay ku dhiirrigelisay inuu ciidanka kaga joogo barnaamijka ROTC, si uu u guto shaqadiisa qarannimo iyadoo taasi ay tahay hab uu ku celinayo baaqii maalintaas.

Xigasho: WOSU

COTA Launches Line 30 Connecting Hilliard to Downtown Columbus

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COTA launches new route from Hilliard to Downtown

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  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:57:08 +0000
  • Topic: COTA new bus route
  • Key development: COTA launches Line 30, a new fixed bus route connecting Hilliard to Downtown Columbus.
  • Affected: Central Ohio transit riders

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Central Ohio Transit Authority launched Line 30 on September 7, 2026, establishing a new fixed bus route that connects Hilliard to Downtown Columbus.

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The newly introduced route operates every 30 minutes, seven days a week. Line 30 provides direct service connecting Downtown Columbus, Ohio State University, Upper Arlington, and Hilliard. The service expansion is intended to help central Ohio residents reach jobs, educational facilities, healthcare services, shopping areas, and recreational sites.

The addition of Line 30 is part of LinkUS, central Ohio’s transportation and community development plan. The LinkUS initiative focuses on delivering faster and more reliable transit, expanding safe bike and pedestrian corridors, and creating walkable neighborhoods. The Central Ohio Transit Authority plans to expand its total bus services by 45% by 2050.

Local transit users described the new line as a welcome addition for commuting and managing daily routines. Rider Salon Ruth shared that public transit serves as an important resource for carrying groceries home and accessing work locations, while helping to make local transit infrastructure less car-focused.

Rider Andre Williamson pointed out the cost advantages of public buses compared to private transportation. Williamson explained that he previously spent about $30 per night using rideshare services to return home, whereas riding the bus costs $2. He added that transit riders come from diverse backgrounds and income levels to commute between communities such as Hilliard, Downtown Columbus, and Canal Winchester.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


Wararka Af-Soomaaliga

COTA oo Billaabay Line 30 oo Isku Xiraya Hilliard iyo Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Haya’dda Gaadiidka ee Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) ayaa September 7, 2026, si rasmi ah u daah-furtay khadka Line 30, oo ah dariiq cusub oo bas oo si toos ah u isku xiraya magaalada Hilliard iyo bartamaha Columbus.

Khadkan cusub ayaa shaqayn doona 30 daqiiqo kasta, toddobada maalmood ee toddobaadka. Line 30 wuxuu si toos ah u dhex marayaa Downtown Columbus, Jaamacadda Ohio State University, Upper Arlington, iyo Hilliard. Adeeggan cusub ayaa loogu talagalay inuu dadka deegaanka u fududeeyo inay si mug leh u gaaraan goobaha shaqada, xarunta waxbarashada, adeegyada caafimaadka, goobaha dukaamaysiga, iyo meaha lagu nasado.

Ballaarinta adeeggan ayaa qayb ka ah qorshaha LinkUS, oo ah barnaamijka gaadiidka iyo horumarinta bulshada ee bartamaha Ohio. Qorshaha LinkUS ayaa u xilsaaran dhisidda gaadiid dadweyne oo ka harqood badan oo ka kalsooni badan, ballaarinaya dariiqyada xallalinta ah ee baaskiilada iyo socodlaha, iyo dhisidda bulshooyin si fudud loogu dhex lugayn karo. COTA waxay doonaysaa inay adeegyadeeda basaska ku kordhiso 45% marka la gaaro sannadka 2050.

Dadka adeegsada basaska ayaa soo dhoweeyay dariiqan cusub. Salon Ruth, oo ka mid ah rakaabka, ayaa sheegtay in gaadiidka dadweynuhu uu ka caawiyo gaaritaanka goobaha shaqada iyo soo dukaamaysiga, isagoo caawinaya in magaaladu ay ka leexato ku tiirsanaanta gaadiidka gaarka ah.

Sidoo kale, Andre Williamson oo isna baska raaca ayaa xusay in baska uu ka racheapgsan yahay gaadiidka gaarka loo leeyahay. Williamson wuxuu sheegay inuu horey u bixin jiray illaa $30 habeenkiiba markii uu adeegsan jiray gaadiidka ride-share-ka ah, halka baska uu hadda ku raaco $2 oo kaliya. Wuxuu intaas ku daray in dadka baska raaca ay yihiin kuwo ka kala yimid heerar kala duwan oo bulshada ah oo u safra degmooyinka sida Hilliard, Downtown Columbus, iyo Canal Winchester.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Upper Arlington Welcomes Over 15,000 to Labor Day Arts Festival

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Upper Arlington celebrates Labor Day with annual Arts Festival

Quick Facts

  • Location: Northam Park, Upper Arlington, Ohio
  • Date: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000
  • Topic: Labor Day arts festival
  • Key development: Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival
  • Affected: Upper Arlington residents and local artists

Community members and visitors gathered at Northam Park in Upper Arlington, Ohio, on Monday, September 7, 2026, to celebrate the annual Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival. The local tradition, which first began in 1966, attracted an estimated crowd of more than 15,000 attendees to enjoy artwork, live music, and hands-on activities.

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This year’s celebration featured work from more than 120 artists who were selected through a competitive blind jury process. Along with displaying and selling their work to the public, participating artists were eligible for official event awards, with cash prizes ranging from $200 to $600.

Organizing the single-day event required extensive community coordination, relying on a team of more than 100 volunteers to manage operations and assist participating creators throughout the park.

Participating artists highlighted the event’s welcoming environment and strong community support. Artist Jeneen Hobby commended the organizers and volunteers for their hard work, noting her appreciation for returning to a festival that remains deeply meaningful to long-time vendors.

Artist Benjamin Lamb emphasized how the gathering provides a unique opportunity for creators to showcase pieces tied directly to local landmarks and community culture, including artwork featuring nearby neighborhood establishments and iconic area signage. Lamb noted that the event serves as an important bridge for artists to connect with residents and share work that audiences might not otherwise see.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


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Upper Arlington oo Martigelisay Dabaaldagga Farshaxanka Maalinta Shaqaalaha

UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio — Isku soo baxa sannadlaha ah ee farshaxanka Maalinta Shaqaalaha ee Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival ayaa ka dhacay beerta Northam Park ee magaalada Upper Arlington, Ohio, Maalintii Isniinta ee September 7, 2026, iyada oo ay ka soo qaybgaleen in ka badan 15,000 oo booqde.

Bandhiggan oo markii ugu horreysay la qabtay sannadkii 1966-kii ayaa ah munaasabad sannadle ah oo ay ku kulmaan farshaxaniyiinta iyo jaaliyadda deegaanka. Sannadkan, waxaa lagu soo bandhigay shaqooyinka in ka badan 120 farshaxaniyo oo lagu soo doortay geeddi-socod tartankiisu adag yahay oo garsoorayaashu si xaq-soor ah oo aan magacyada la ogeyn ugu kala saareen.

Munaasabadda ayaa sidoo kale lahayd muusig toos ah iyo hawlo madadaalo oo dadweynuhu gacantooda ku samaynayeen. Farshaxaniyiinta ku guuleystay abaalmarinnada rasmiga ah ee festival-ka ayaa helay lacago abaal-marin ah oo u dhexeya $200 ilaa $600.

Abaabulka iyo maamulidda munaasabaddan oo socotay hal maalin oo kaliya ayaa waxay u baahatay wada-shaqayn weyn, iyada oo ay ka qaybqaateen in ka badan 100 mutadawac oo ka caawiyay hawlaha kala duwan ee ka socday beerta.

Farshaxaniyiinta ka soo qaybgalay ayaa ku ammaanay abaabulayaasha iyo mutadawiciinta taageerada dhow ee ay u fudiyeen iyaga. Farshaxaniyad Jeneen Hobby ayaa sheegtay in munaasabadani ay tahay mid ay sannado badan ka soo qaybgalaysay oo wax weyn ugu fadhida, iyadoo muujisay farxaddeeda ku aadan imaatinka sannadkan.

Sidoo kale, farshaxaniye Benjamin Lamb ayaa tilmaamay in festival-ku uu fursad gaar ah u siiyo abuurayaasha inay shaqooyinkooda xiriirka la leh calaamadaha iyo xarumaha deegaanka la wadaagaan dadweynaha, isagoo xusay in munaasabaddu ay tahay alwaax isku xira farshaxaniyiinta iyo bulshada oo u kaabay in lagu arko farshaxan aysan haddii kale fursad u heleen inay daawadaan.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Construction Begins on 150-Unit Affordable Housing in South Columbus

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Construction begins on 150-unit affordable housing development in South Columbus

Quick Facts

  • Location: 45 W. Barthman Ave., South Columbus, Columbus, Ohio
  • Date: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000
  • Topic: Affordable housing development
  • Key development: Construction begins on Stone Ridge at High Street, a 150-unit affordable housing development
  • Affected: South Columbus families and working professionals

Work has officially begun on a new 150-unit affordable housing community in South Columbus, Columbus, Ohio. Developer The NRP Group recently broke ground on Stone Ridge at High Street, a two-building project taking shape on a 4.5-acre property at 45 W. Barthman Ave.

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The five-story development will feature one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom floor plans reserved for households earning up to 60% of the area median income. To better support larger families, roughly half of the apartments will offer three or four bedrooms, including 45 four-bedroom units.

The project is converting a long-vacant former industrial property into residential housing. Andrew Bailey, the Vice President of Ohio Development for The NRP Group, noted that redeveloping contaminated infill sites strengthens the surrounding community while filling a critical need for family-sized housing.

“When we can reutilize these infill sites that are typically contaminated, they need to be remediated,” Bailey said. “I think it helps the city in general, just the fabric across the city.”

Bailey added that focusing on larger floor plans addresses an area that is frequently neglected in standard multifamily developments, stating, “The emphasis on the family unit is really important. It’s something that gets overlooked a lot.”

Residents at Stone Ridge at High Street will have access to amenities such as a clubhouse, a multipurpose community room, landscaped courtyards, and a playground. Located near South High Street, the site offers public transit access and is close to downtown Columbus, German Village, the Brewery District, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Construction on the complex is scheduled for completion in April 2028. The NRP Group has previously built several affordable and senior housing projects in the area, including Parsons Village Senior Apartments, the Residences at Career Gateway, and The Lofton.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


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Dhismaha Mashruuc Guryo Jaban ah oo 150 Unug ah oo ka Billaabmay South Columbus

Dhismaha mashruuc guryo jaban ah oo ka kooban 150 unug ayaa si rasmi ah uga billowday aagga South Columbus ee magaalada Columbus, Ohio. Shirkadda horumarinta ee The NRP Group ayaa dhagax-dhigtay mashruuca loogu magac daray Stone Ridge at High Street, kaas oo lagu dhisayo dhul bedkiisu yahay 4.5 eakar oo ku yaalla 45 W. Barthman Ave.

Mashruucan oo ka kooban laba dhisho oo shanta dabaq ah ayaa loogu talagalay qoysaska iyo xirfadlayaasha oo dakhligoodu gaarayo ilaa 60% dakhliga dhexe ee aaggaas. Dhismayaasha ayaa isugu jira guryo leh hal, laba, saddex iyo afar qol, iyada oo ku dhawaad kala bar guryaha loo qorsheeyay saddex ama afar qol, oo ay ku jiraan 45 unug oo min afar qol ah.

Dhulka lagu dhisayo mashruucan ayaa hore u ahaan jiray dhul warshadeed oo muddo dheer bannaanaa. Andrew Bailey, oo ah Madaxweyne-ku-xigeenka Horumarinta Ohio ee The NRP Group, ayaa tilmaamay in dib-u-dhiska dhulalkan ganacsi ee hore ay wax ka tarayso xallinta baahida guryaha qoysaska. “Marka aan dib u adeegsanno dhulalkan badanaa la sumoobay ee u baahan in la nadiifiyo, waxaan u malaynayaa inay caawineyso magaalada guud ahaan,” ayuu yiri Bailey.

Bailey ayaa sidoo kale intaas ku daray in diiradda lagu saaray guryaha waaweyn sababtoo ah baahida qoysaska inta badan waa la ilaawaa Mashaariicda guryaha. “Ahmiyadda la siinayo waaxda qoyska waa mid aad u muhiim ah. Waa wax inta badan laga tago,” ayuu yiri Bailey.

Mashruuca Stone Ridge at High Street ayaa lahaan doona xarunta bulshada (clubhouse), qol adeegyo badan loogu talagalay, barxado cagaaran iyo garoonka ciyaarta carruurta. Waxa uu sidoo kale u dhow yahay jidadka gaadiidka dadweynaha, badhtamaha magaalada Columbus, xanaanooyinka ganacsiga ee German Village iyo Brewery District, iyo Isbitaalka Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Dhismaha mashruucan ayaa la kỳb-sani doonaa in la dhameystiro bisha April 2028. Shirkadda The NRP Group ayaa ka samaysay Columbus mashaariic kale oo guryaha jaban oo ay ka mid yihiin Parsons Village Senior Apartments, Residences at Career Gateway, iyo The Lofton.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Olentangy Liberty Students Distribute Free Energy Kits to Ohio Families

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Olentangy students fight rising utility costs with kits for Columbus area families

Quick Facts

  • Location: Powell, Ohio
  • Date: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000
  • Topic: Student energy initiative
  • Key development: Olentangy Liberty High School students distribute energy-saving kits to low-income families through their initiative, ORES.
  • Affected: Central Ohio low-income families

POWELL, Ohio — Four students at Olentangy Liberty High School in Powell, Ohio, have launched a project aimed at helping low-income central Ohio families reduce their monthly electricity expenses amid rising energy costs across the region.

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Mihika Narayan, Camryn Harris, Vihaan Narayan, and Chase Peterson formed Optimizing Responsible Energy Solutions (ORES). Co-founders Mihika Narayan and Harris created the group after researching energy policy and local power trends, including the rapid growth of data centers in central Ohio, which the Ohio Consumer Council notes can contribute to higher electric bills for everyday consumers.

To fund the project, ORES secured a $7,500 grant from the Carnegie Young Leaders Program alongside a $1,000 grant from the Karma for Cara Youth Grant. The group directs all grant funding directly toward assembling energy-saving supplies.

Each package contains four LED lightbulbs, exterior door weatherstripping, and a timed power strip. The selected items target widespread sources of household energy loss. According to the Department of Energy, LED bulbs use roughly 75% less energy than standard bulbs. Timed power strips help eliminate “vampire power” pulled by plugged-in devices that are not in use, while weatherstripping seals gaps on exterior doors to prevent heating and cooling loss.

Partnering with the United Way of Delaware County, the student team distributed 200 kits to local families during events over the summer, providing one kit per household.

By tweaking materials and contacting product manufacturers, the group successfully lowered the per-kit production cost from $40 to $30. Based on direct feedback from recipient families, ORES also reduced the size of the weatherstripping in order to allocate more resources toward highly requested items like LED bulbs and timed power strips.

ORES members plan to maintain the initiative throughout the school year and apply for additional grant funding. The team has also begun contacting independent home audit companies to explore potential partnerships that could offer energy audits to area families.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


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Ardayda Olentangy Liberty oo Xirmooyin Koronto U Qeybiyay Qoysas ku Nool Ohio

POWELL, Ohio — Afar arday oo ka tirsan dugsiga sare ee Olentangy Liberty High School oo ku yaalla magaalada Powell ee gobolka Ohio ayaa bilaabay mashruuc loogu talagalay in lagu caawiyo qoysaska dakhligoodu hooseeyo ee ku nool bartamaha gobolkaas, si ay u yareeyaan kharashka korontada ee bishii kaga baxa.

Ardaydan oo kala ah Mihika Narayan, Camryn Harris, Vihaan Narayan, iyo Chase Peterson, ayaa dhiseay koox loogu magac daray Optimizing Responsible Energy Solutions (ORES). Mihika Narayan iyo Camryn Harris ayaa ku dhiiraday samaynta mashruucan ka dib markii ay baaritaan ku sameeyeen sharciga tamarta iyo saamaynta ay xarumaha kaydinta xogta (data centers) ku leeyihiin kor u kaca qiimaha korontada ee gobolka Ohio, iyadoo Hay’adda U Dooda Macaamiisha Ohio (Ohio Consumer Council) ay sheegtay in xarumahaasi ay qayb ka yihiin kor u kaca billaha korontada ee shacabka.

Si ay mashruucan u fuliyaan, kooxda ORES ayaa deeq lacageed oo dhan $7,500 ka heshay barnaamijka Carnegie Young Leaders Program, iyadoo sidoo kale $1,000 ka heshay barnaamijka Karma for Cara Youth Grant. Dhammaan lacagahaas ayaa loo adeegsaday iibinta iyo diyaarinra xirmooyinka korontada lagaga baaqsado.

Xirmo kasta waxay ka kooban tahay afar nalal oo nooca LED-ka ah, xiraha hawada ee albaabbada laga raaciyo (weatherstripping), iyo fiilada korontada oo waqtiyaysan (timed power strip). Sida ay sheegtay Waaxda Tamarta ee Mareykanka (Department of Energy), nalalka LED-ka ayaa isticmaala 75% ka yar korontada ay isticmaalaan nalalka caadiga ah. Sidoo kale, fiilooyinka waqtiyaysan ayaa ka hortaga korontada bilaashka ku lumaysa marka aaladaha la xiro balse ay fiiladu ku jirto meeshiisa, halka xiraha albaabbadana uu ka hortago in kulaylka ama qabowgu ka baxo guriga.

Kooxda ORES waxay iskaashi la samaysay hay’adda United Way of Delaware County, iyagoo xagaagii u qeybiyay 200 oo xirmo qoysaska degan Delaware County. Ardayda ayaa ku guuleystay inay hoos u dhigaan qiimaha xirmo kasta oo markii hore ka ahayd $40 una soo dhigeen $30, ka dib markii ay wax ka beddeleen agabka iyagoo ku salaynaya ra’yiga ay ka helayeen qoysaska.

Ardayda ayaa qorshaynaysa inay barnaamijkan sii wadaan sannad-dugsiyeedkan cusub, iyagoo baadi-goobaya deeqo kale oo lacageed iyo iskaashi ay la samaysan karaan shirkadaha kormeera isticmaalka tamarta ee guryaha si ay qoysaska bartamaha Ohio uga caawiyaan badbaadinta korontada.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Columbus Labor Day 2026: What is Open, Closed, and Changing

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Labor Day 2026 in Columbus: What’s open, what’s closed, and what’s changing

Quick Facts

  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Date: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000
  • Topic: Labor Day schedules and closures
  • Key development: Labor Day 2026
  • Affected: Central Ohio residents

As residents across Columbus, Ohio prepare for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, several government offices, public services, and businesses will adjust their operating hours or close for the holiday.

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Government offices at federal, state, county, and city levels will be closed, alongside area courthouses and public financial institutions. Public school systems, including Columbus City Schools and South Western City Schools, will observe the holiday with no classes in session. Financial markets, including the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, will also pause operations.

Services provided by the City of Columbus will undergo temporary adjustments. Municipal trash collection will not run on Sept. 7, causing the color-coded pickup schedule to rotate one day forward through Oct. 12, 2026. Weekly recycling and biweekly yard waste pickups scheduled on or after the holiday will also be delayed by one day. Meanwhile, parking meters and city kiosks in Columbus, Ohio will be free and unenforced on Labor Day, though rules regarding rush hours, valet zones, loading areas, handicapped spots, and residential permit zones will remain active.

Public transit will run on modified timetables. The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will operate its holiday service on a Sunday schedule. Alongside the holiday schedule, COTA is introducing its September service updates, which include a new line connecting Hilliard to Downtown Columbus and extended service into Dublin.

Mail and parcel delivery will pause for the day. The United States Postal Service (USPS), UPS, and FedEx will not operate regular pickup or residential delivery services, though specialized options like UPS Express Critical and FedEx Custom Critical will remain available. Columbus Metropolitan Library locations will be closed on both Sunday, Sept. 6, and Monday, Sept. 7. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will remain open to visitors.

Most major grocery retailers will open on Labor Day, including BJ’s Wholesale, Giant Eagle, Market District, Kroger, Meijer, Sam’s Club, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Whole Foods Market. Aldi stores will close early at 6 p.m., while Costco will be closed entirely for the holiday.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


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Columbus: Maxaa Furan Maxaana Xiran Maalinta Shaqaalaha 2026?

Magaalada Columbus ee gobolka Ohio ayaa u diyaargaroobaysa munaasabadda Maalinta Shaqaalaha (Labor Day) oo ku beegan Isniinta, September 7, 2026. Munaasabaddan dowladeed ee sannadlaha ah ayaa sababi doonta in isbeddel ku yimaado jadwalka shaqo ee xafiisyada dowladda, adeegyada bulshada, gaadiidka, iyo ganacsiyada deegaanka.

Xafiisyada dowladda ee heer federal, gobol, deegaan, iyo maxkamadaha ayaa gebi ahaanba xirnaan doona Isniinta. Bangiyada iyo suuqyada dhaqaalaha sida New York Stock Exchange iyo NASDAQ ayaan shaqayn doonin. Dugsiyada waaweyn ee deegaanka, sida Columbus City Schools iyo South Western City Schools, ayaan lahaan doonin wax xiisado ah maalintaas.

Dowladda Magaalada Columbus ma samayn doonto wax qashin-ururin ah Isniinta, taas oo ka dhigan in jadwalka qashin-ururinta uu hal maalin ka dib u dhici doono ilaa October 12, 2026. Dhanka kale, baarkinka baabuurta ee la bixiyo ee magaalada ayaa noqon doona bilaash Isniinta. Yeelkeede, xeerarka baarkinka ee xilliyada saxmada badandadeed, meelaha loogu talagalay darawalada gaarka ah, meelaha baabuurta lagu raro, iyo kuwa dadka naatada ah ama deegaanka u gaarka ah ayaa wali dhaqangal ah.

Adeegga gaadiidka dadweynaha ee Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) wuxuu Isniinta ku shaqayn doonaa jadwalka Axadda. COTA waxay sidoo kale bilaabi doontaa isbeddelkeeda adeegga ee bisha September, oo ay ku jirto bilaabidda khad cusub oo xiriiriya Hilliard iyo Downtown Columbus, iyo sidoo kale kordhinta adeegga ee magaalada Dublin. Dhanka boostada, USPS, UPS, iyo FedEx ma samayn doonaan adeeggii caadiga ahaa ee alaabaha lagu geeyo guryaasha, marka laga reebo adeegyada degdegga ah sida UPS Express Critical iyo FedEx Custom Critical.

Xarrumaha Columbus Metropolitan Library waxay xirnaan doonaan Axadda, September 6, iyo Isniinta, September 7. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium ayaa furan doona. Inta badan dukaamada cuntada ayaa shaqayn doona, iyada oo Walmart uu furan doono 6 a.m. ilaa 11 p.m., Sam’s Club uu furan doono 8 a.m. ama 9 a.m. ilaa 8 p.m., Aldi-na uu xiri doono 6 p.m. Dukaamada Costco iyagu gebi ahaanba waa ay xirnaan doonaan Maalinta Shaqaalaha.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Ohio State Buckeyes Cruise to 56-3 Season-Opening Win Over Ball State

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What we learned from Ohio State's 56-3 season opening win over Ball State

Quick Facts

  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Date: Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000
  • Topic: Ohio State football win
  • Key development: Ohio State’s season-opening 56-3 win over Ball State
  • Affected: Ohio State football fans

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes opened their 104th football season in commanding fashion, securing a 56-3 victory against the Ball State Cardinals in Columbus, Ohio. The game also featured a halftime honor for former head coach Jim Tressel, who was enshrined into the stadium’s ring of honor.

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Junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith set the tone early, catching two first-half touchdowns. His first score came on a highlight-reel 48-yard reception pinned against his helmet to get the Buckeyes on the board.

Quarterback Julian Sayin orchestrated the offensive output, accounting for four total touchdowns. Sayin completed 21 of 25 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns while adding another score on a rushing play. Head coach Ryan Day praised the game plan constructed by offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, which aimed to get Jeremiah Smith involved early.

In the second half, Ohio State gave playing time to its backup quarterbacks. Freshman Luke Fahey stepped in first, completing 5 of 6 passes for one touchdown and one interception. Quarterback Tavien St. Clair also saw fourth-quarter snaps, going 5-for-6 for 52 yards and throwing a 15-yard touchdown pass to freshman Chris Henry, Jr.

Freshman running back Legend Bey recovered from an early misstep on kickoff returns, where he chose to run out two kicks against the advice of teammate Brandon Inniss. Bey later caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Fahey and added 37 rushing yards on six carries.

Following the opening win, Ohio State turns its attention to a road matchup next Saturday against the Texas Longhorns.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report


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Ohio State oo 56-3 ku Muquunisay Ball State Furitaanka Xilli Ciyaareedka

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kooxda kubbadda cagta ee Ohio State Buckeyes ayaa si awood leh ku startaysay xilli cayaareedkeedii 104-aad, ka dib markii ay 56-3 ku muquunisay kooxda Ball State Cardinals ciyaar ka dhacday magaalada Columbus, Ohio. Ciyaarta ayaa sidoo kale lagu maamuusay macallinkii hore ee kooxda Jim Tressel, oo magaciisa lagu soo daray golaha sharafka ee garoonka.

Ciyaaryahanka garbaha ka ciyaara ee Jeremiah Smith ayaa wacdaro dhigay qeybtii hore ee ciyaarta, isagoo dhaliyay labo touchdown. Dhibcihiisii ugu horreeyay ayaa yimid markii uu qabtay kubbad 48-yard ah oo uu ku qabtay koofiyaddiisa, taas oo noqotay dhibcihii ugu horreeyay ee xilli cayaareedka ee Ohio State.

Ciyaaryahanka quarterback-ka ee Julian Sayin ayaa hoggaaminayay weerarka Ohio State, isagoo ka qeyb qaatay afar touchdown oo wadajir ah. Sayin ayaa dhameystiray 21 ka mid ah 25 baas oo uu bixiyay, isagoo kooxda u horseeday 320 yards iyo saddex touchdown oo baas ah, wuxuuna sidoo kale dhaliyay touchdown orod ah. Macallinka guud Ryan Day ayaa ammaanay qorshaha uu dejiyay isuduwaha weerarka Arthur Smith oo lagu hubinayay in kubbaddu gaarto ciyaartoyda muhiimka ah.

Qeybtii labaad ee ciyaarta, Ohio State waxay fursad siisay ciyaartoydeeda beddelka ah. Ciyaaryahanka cusub ee Luke Fahey ayaa soo galay garoonka, isagoo dhameystiray 5 ka mid ah 6 baas oo ay ku jirtay hal touchdown iyo hal interception. Sidoo kale, Tavien St. Clair ayaa ciyaaray qeybtii afaraad, isagoo bixiyay 5 ka mid ah 6 baas oo u dhiganta 52 yards, wuxuuna touchdown 15-yard ah u dhiibay ciyaaryahanka cusub Chris Henry, Jr.

Ciyaaryahanka cusub ee Legend Bey ayaa ka soo kabsaday bilow adag oo dhanka soo celinta kubbadda kickoff-ka ah, halkaas oo uu iska indhotiray taladii ciyaaryahan Brandon Inniss ee ahayd inuu fariisto. Bey ayaa markii dambe qabtay baas 25-yard ah oo touchdown ahaa oo ka yimid Fahey, wuxuuna intaas ku daray 37 yards oo orod ah oo uu ka helay 6 jeer oo uu kubbad qaaday.

Ka dib guushaas furitaanka ah, Ohio State waxay isu diyaarinaysaa ciyaar adag oo ay sabtida soo socota marti uga noqon doonto kooxda Texas Longhorns.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus