News in Central Ohio: Early October 2025 Update
Central Ohio News
Ohio Senate Passes "Success Sequence" Bill for School Curriculum The Ohio Senate has passed Senate Bill 156, also known as the "Success Sequence" bill, on a party-line vote. The legislation would require public schools to teach a model curriculum for grades 6-12 promoting the sequence of graduating high school, getting a job, and getting married before having children as a path to avoid poverty. The bill now moves to the Ohio House for consideration.
11 Central and Eastern Ohio Teams Qualify for OHSAA Football Playoffs The OHSAA has officially released the final high school football playoff brackets. In the Eastern District, which includes parts of Central Ohio, 11 local teams have qualified for the postseason. This includes teams like Steubenville and Barnesville, who both secured first-round byes for their successful seasons.
Child Dies Following Shooting in West Columbus Columbus police are investigating a fatal shooting in west Columbus that resulted in the death of a child. Officers were called to the scene late Sunday night. Details are limited as the investigation is ongoing, and authorities are appealing to the community for any information regarding the incident.
Two Hospitalized After Vehicle Crashes Into East Columbus Home Two people, including a juvenile, were transported to the hospital after a car crash in east Columbus. Authorities report that a vehicle lost control and crashed directly into a home. The conditions of the two hospitalized individuals have not been released, and police are investigating the cause of the crash.