Residents across Central Ohio are preparing for trick-or-treating, also known as Beggars’ Night, this October. While the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission provides general recommendations, individual cities and townships determine their specific dates and times.

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The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission suggests that if Halloween falls on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, trick-or-treating should occur on October 31. If Halloween is on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, the recommendation is to hold the event on the Thursday before October 31.

However, many local communities have already announced their schedules, and some have chosen different dates or times. This list will be updated as more communities finalize their plans.

Here are the announced trick-or-treat schedules for various Central Ohio communities:

**Coshocton County**
Coshocton: 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.

**Delaware County**
Galena: 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.
Genoa Township: 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.
Ostrander: 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.
Powell: 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.
Sunbury: 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.

**Fairfield County**
Baltimore: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Canal Winchester: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Pickerington: 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Lancaster: To be announced.

**Franklin County**
Bexley: 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Blendon Township: 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Columbus: 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Dublin: 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Gahanna: 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Grandview Heights: 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.
Grove City: 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Groveport: 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Harrisburg: 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Hilliard: 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
New Albany: 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.
Obetz: 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Reynoldsburg: 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Upper Arlington: 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Westerville: 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Worthington: 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.
Minerva Park: To be announced.
Prairie Township: To be announced.
Whitehall: To be announced.

**Licking County**
Heath: 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Hebron: 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Johnstown: 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Newark: 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Pataskala: 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.
Alexandria: To be announced.
Kirkersville: To be announced.

**Logan County**
Bellefontaine: 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.
Lakeview: To be announced.

**Madison County**
London: 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.

**Marion County**
Marion: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.

**Ross County**
Chillicothe: 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.

**Union County**
Marysville: 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.
Plain City: 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

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Jadwalka Trick-or-Treat ee Degmooyinka Bartamaha Ohio oo La Shaaciyay

Degmooyinka iyo magaalooyinka ku yaalla bartamaha Ohio ayaa dejiyay taariikhaha iyo waqtiyada Trick-or-Treat, oo sidoo kale loo yaqaan Beggars’ Night, bishan Oktoobar.

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission ayaa ku talisa in marka Halloween ay ku beeganto Isniin, Talaado, Arbaco, ama Khamiis, in Trick-or-Treat la qabto 31-ka Oktoobar. Haddii Halloween ay ku beeganto Jimce, Sabti, ama Axad, waxaa lagu talinayaa in la qabto Khamiista ka horraysa 31-ka Oktoobar.

Si kastaba ha ahaatee, degmooyinka shakhsi ahaaneed waxay xaq u leeyihiin inay dejiyaan maalmahooda Trick-or-Treat. Liiskan hoose ayaa la cusboonaysiin doonaa inta lagu jiro xilliga, iyadoo magaalooyinka iyo degmooyinku ay shaacinayaan taariikhahooda Beggars’ Night.

Waa kuwan jadwalka Trick-or-Treat ee la shaaciyay ee degmooyinka kala duwan ee bartamaha Ohio:

**Coshocton County**
Coshocton: 5 galabnimo ilaa 6:30 galabnimo, Sabti, 31-ka Oktoobar.

**Delaware County**
Galena: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Sabti, 31-ka Oktoobar.
Genoa Township: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Sabti, 31-ka Oktoobar.
Ostrander: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Sabti, 31-ka Oktoobar.
Powell: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Sabti, 31-ka Oktoobar.
Sunbury: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Sabti, 31-ka Oktoobar.

**Fairfield County**
Canal Winchester: 5:30 galabnimo ilaa 7:30 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Baltimore: 5:30 galabnimo ilaa 7:30 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Lancaster: Lama shaacin.
Pickerington: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.

**Franklin County**
Bexley: 5:30 galabnimo ilaa 7 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Blendon Township: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Columbus: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Dublin: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Gahanna: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Grandview Heights: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Sabti, 31-ka Oktoobar.
Grove City: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Groveport: 5:30 galabnimo ilaa 7 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Harrisburg: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Hilliard: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Minerva Park: Lama shaacin.
New Albany: 3 galabnimo ilaa 5 galabnimo, Sabti, 31-ka Oktoobar.
Obetz: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Pickerington: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Prairie Township: Lama shaacin.
Reynoldsburg: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Upper Arlington: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Westerville: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Whitehall: Lama shaacin.
Worthington: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Sabti, 31-ka Oktoobar.

**Licking County**
Alexandria: Lama shaacin.
Heath: 5:30 galabnimo ilaa 7 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Hebron: 5:30 galabnimo ilaa 7 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Johnstown: 6 galabnimo ilaa 7:30 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Kirkersville: Lama shaacin.
Newark: 5:30 galabnimo ilaa 7 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.
Pataskala: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Sabti, 31-ka Oktoobar.

**Logan County**
Bellefontaine: 6 galabnimo ilaa 7:30 fiidnimo, Sabti, 31-ka Oktoobar.
Lakeview: Lama shaacin.

**Madison County**
London: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Khamiis, 29-ka Oktoobar.

**Marion County**
Marion: 5:30 galabnimo ilaa 7:30 fiidnimo, Sabti, 31-ka Oktoobar.

**Ross County**
Chillicothe: 4 galabnimo ilaa 6 galabnimo, Sabti, 31-ka Oktoobar.

**Union County**
Marysville: 6 galabnimo ilaa 8 fiidnimo, Sabti, 31-ka Oktoobar.
Plain City: 5 galabnimo ilaa 7 fiidnimo, Sabti, 31-ka Oktoobar.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Major political developments are taking center stage across the state, with public attention focused on statewide executive races, fuel costs, and the ongoing debate over political district boundaries.

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In the upcoming election for Ohio Auditor, voters will choose between Democratic candidate Annette Blackwell and Republican candidate Frank LaRose. The seat is among the prominent statewide contests on the ballot.

Meanwhile, state lawmakers were called back to the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, for an emergency legislative session. The session was organized to address rising prices at the pump by considering a plan to suspend the state gas tax.

Redistricting and partisan gerrymandering also remain major topics of debate. Author Josh Rultenberg, who wrote the book “Draw the Line in Ohio,” examined the contentious process surrounding Ohio’s legislative and congressional map boundaries from recent years.

“We need to draw the line in Ohio,” Rultenberg said. “It has to stop here because your state will be next.”

Political analysts are also looking at how these issues could ripple into other state elections. Progressive strategist Maria Bruno and Republican strategist Ryan Stubenrauch analyzed Ohio’s gerrymandering history and discussed how the emergency legislative session on the gas tax might impact the state’s gubernatorial race.

Source: NBC4 Columbus Local — Original report

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Siyaasadda Ohio: Canshuurta Shidaalka, Hanti-dhowrka iyo Xadaynta Deegaannada

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Arrimo siyaasadeed oo muhiim ah ayaa safka hore ka galay gobolka Ohio, iyada oo dareenka dadweynaha uu ku xitiray doorashooyinka heer gobol, qiimaha shidaalka, iyo doodda taagan ee ku saabsan xadaynta deegaannada doorashada.

Doorashada soo socota ee Hanti-dhowrka gobolka Ohio, codbixiyayaasha ayaa u codayn doona inta u dhaxeysa musharraxa Dimoqraadiga Annette Blackwell iyo musharraxa Jamhuuriga Frank LaRose. Qabsashada xilkan ayaa ka mid ah tartammada ugu waaweyn ee lagu loolamayo gobolka.

Dhanka kale, mudaneyaasha golaha sharciga ayaa looga yeeray dhismaha Madaxtooyada Gobolka Ohio ee magaalada Columbus kalfadhi degdeg ah. Kalfadhigan ayaa loo abaabulay si wax looga qabto qiimaha kor u kacay ee shidaalka, iyada oo loo marayo qorshe lagu hakinayo canshuurta batroolka ee gobolka.

Sidoo kale, doodda ku saabsan gerrymandering-ka ama xadaynta eexda leh ee deegaannada doorashada ayaa weli ah arrin si weyn looga hadlayo. Qoraaga Josh Rultenberg, oo qoray buugga “Draw the Line in Ohio”, ayaa baaray habka adag ee ku saabsanaa xadaynta khariadooyinka baarlamaanka gobolka iyo kuwa Koongareeska ee dhacay sannadihii u dambeeyay.

“Waxaan dhab ahaan u baahan nahay inaan xad u samayno arrintan marka ay joogto Ohio,” ayuu yiri Rultenberg. “Waa in ay halkan ku joogsato sababtoo ah gobolkiina ayaa xigi doona.”

Aqoonyahannada siyaasadda ayaa sidoo kale eegaya sida arrimahani ay u saameyn karaan doorashooyinka kale. Xeel-dheeraha horusocodka Maria Bruno iyo xeel-dheeraha Jamhuuriga Ryan Stubenrauch ayaa falanqeeyay taariikhda xadaynta deegaannada doorashada ee Ohio, iyagoo sidoo kale ka wada hadlay sida kalfadhiga degdegga ah ee canshuurta batroolka uu saameyn uga yeelan karo tartanka Guddoomiyaha Gobolka.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus Local

Business developments across central Ohio were highlighted during a segment of Columbus Business Beat featuring NBC4 Digital Anchor Rachel Ramsey and Columbus Business First Editor in Chief Doug Buchanan on September 24, 2026.

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Several local establishments are preparing to close their doors. Outerbelt Brewing is shutting down after 7 years of operation. Hoster Brewing plans to close next month, with its historic brand currently available for purchase. Additionally, Mozart’s Bakery in Clintonville will close this year as its owners retire.

New real estate and dining developments are also taking shape in Columbus, Ohio. A parking lot in the Arena District is slated for transformation into a 242-unit residential complex.

In dining news, Metsi’s and Park Service Coffee are teaming up to launch a new cafe located inside a Short North restaurant. Meanwhile, Slurping Wok is now serving Chinese cuisine near German Village, and Garage Beer is partnering with White Castle once again.

Source: NBC4 Columbus Local — Original report

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Isbeddellada Ganacsiga Central Ohio: Xiritaanka Iyo Mashaariicda Cusub

Wararkii ugu dambeeyay ee horumarinta ganacsiga gobolka central Ohio ayaa lagu soo bandhigay barnaamijka Columbus Business Beat, oo ay wada eegeen weriyaha NBC4 ee Rachel Ramsey iyo madaxa tifaftirka Columbus Business First ee Doug Buchanan tareeda September 24, 2026.

Dhowr ganacsi oo maxalli ah oo ku yaalla Columbus, Ohio ayaa u diyaargaroobaya inay albaabada u xiraan bulshada. Shirkadda Outerbelt Brewing ayaa xiri doonta hawlaheeda ka dib 7 sano oo ay shaqeynaysay. Sidoo kale, Hoster Brewing ayaa iyadana qorsheynaysa inay xiranto bisha soo socota, iyada oo brand-keeda taariikhiga ah loo soo bandhigay in la iibsado. Dhanka kale, Mozart’s Bakery oo ku taal Clintonville ayaa xiranta sanadkan maadaama milkiilayaashu ay gaareen xilliga hawlgabka.

Sidoo kale, mashaariic cusub oo hantida maaliyadda iyo dhismayaasha ah ayaa ka socda magaalada. Goob baarkin oo ku taalla Arena District ayaa loo beddeli doonaa dhismaha guryaha oo ka kooban 242 qeybood oo la deggan yahay.

Wararka ku saabsan cuntooyinka iyo maqaayadaha, Metsi’s iyo Park Service Coffee ayaa iskaashanaya si ay u furaan cafe cusub oo ku yaalla dhexdeeda maqaayadda Short North. Dhanka kale, Slurping Wok ayaa hadda cuntada Shiinaha ku adeegaysa meel dhow German Village, halka Garage Beer iyo White Castle ay mar kale iskaashi wadaag ah sameeyeen.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus Local

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As game day approaches, fans preparing to tailgate for Ohio State University football games in Columbus, Ohio, are facing increased expenses for food, fuel, and supplies.

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Rising costs have impacted the cost of hosting traditional pre-game celebrations. Grocery shoppers have seen notable price increases, including beef prices climbing 15% since the beginning of the year. Despite the financial strain, local businesses are offering ways for fans to enjoy game-day traditions while keeping costs manageable.

At The O on Lane, host Ed Gaughan and his team organize a free tailgate for every home game. Gaughan explained that while vendor, stage, and product expenses rise each year, the venue strives to maintain free entry for attendees. Guests can drop in to listen to live bands and DJs, meet friends, or purchase food and drinks if they choose. Gaughan noted that keeping entry free allows fans to manage their own spending while enjoying the game-day atmosphere.

For fans who prefer to prepare their own tailgate food, local grocers are also responding to budget concerns. The Giant Eagle Market District location in Grandview Yard typically experiences a surge in shoppers starting around 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. on Friday afternoons before home games.

To mark its 95th anniversary and support price-conscious shoppers, Giant Eagle is featuring special 95-cent sales on select items. According to Drew Carpenter, executive store leader at the Grandview Yard store, discounted products include Giant Eagle shredded cheese, avocados, pretzels, and two-liter Coke bottles. Carpenter noted that the promotional deals are intended to help customers offset broader price increases when purchasing tailgate essentials.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

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Ganacsiyada Columbus oo Fursado Jaban u Bandhigay Taageerayaasha

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Xilli ay soo dhowaanayso maalinta ciyaarta, taageerayaasha u diyaargarobaya dabbaaldegga ciyaarta ka hor ee kooxda kubbadda cagta ee Ohio State University ee magaalada Columbus, Ohio ayaa wajahaya qarashyo kor u kacay oo ku saabsan cuntada, shidaalka, iyo agabka kale.

Kor u kaca ku yimid qiimaha ayaa saamayn ku yeeshay dhaqanka taageerayaasha ee isku soo baxa ciyaarta ka hor. Macaamiisha dukaamada raashinka ayaa arkay kor u kac muuqda oo ku yimid qiimaha ganacsiga, waxaana ka mid ah qiimaha hilibka lo’da oo kor u kacay 15% tan iyo bilowgii sannadkan. Dhanka kale, ganacsiyada maxalliga ah ayaa bilaabay inay bixiyaan fursado ay taageerayaashu ku dabbaaldegi karaan iyagoo dhowrayay miisaaniyadooda.

Goobta lagu magacaabo The O on Lane, maamulaha goobta ee Ed Gaughan iyo kooxdiisa ayaa doortay inay qabtaan dhacdo bilaash ah oo ka dhacda goobtaas ka hor ciyaar kasta oo ka dhacda guriga. Gaughan ayaa sheegay in inkasta oo qiimaha masraxa, ganacsatada, iyo badeecadahaba ay sannad kasta kor u kacaan, ay haddana ku dadaalaan in ka qaybgalka goobta uu ahaado mid lacag la’aan ah. Taageerayaasha ayaa geli kara iyagoo dhagaysan kara fannaaniinta iyo DJ-yada, ama cunto iyo cabitaan ka iibsan kara haddii ay rabaan.

Taageerayaasha doorbida inay iyagu samaystaan cuntada, dukaamada raashinka ayaa sidoo kale ka jawaabay walaaca dhanka miisaaniyadda ah. Dukaanka Giant Eagle Market District ee ku yaalla Grandview Yard ayaa sheegay in uu arko taageerayaal badan oo soo dukaamaysta laga billaabo Jimcaha marka ay tahay 3 ama 4 p.m. ka hor ciyaaraha.

Si looga caawiyo macaamiisha miisaaniyadda yar, dukaanka Giant Eagle ayaa soo bandhigay qiimo dhimis gaar ah oo badeecadaha qaarkood lagu iibinayo 95 cent, taas oo lagu beegayo sannad-guuradiisa 95-aad. Drew Carpenter, oo ah agaasimaha dukaanka Grandview Yard, ayaa sheegay in badeecadaha qiimaha loo dhimay ay ka mid yihiin jiiska, avokadhoga, pretzels, iyo dhalooyinka 2-litir ah ee cabitaanka Coke, si taageerayaasha looga caawiyo dhimooyinka qiimaha guud.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus