News in Central Ohio: Early October 2025 Update
Central Ohio News
Central Ohio News
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Gov. DeWine Updates on Emergency Food Assistance Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the state has released $25 million in emergency funds to support food banks and families affected by the federal suspension of SNAP benefits. With the government shutdown stalling federal aid, this state-level intervention aims to assist over 63,000 low-income residents through November. Keywords: Ohio SNAP Benefits Shutdown, Gov Mike DeWine News, Columbus Food Banks, Emergency State Funding.
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Moving Ahead Services Expands in Central Ohio Reflecting the region’s population boom, local company "Moving Ahead Services" has announced a major expansion of its operations to cover 23 communities across Central Ohio. The move highlights the continued housing churn in Columbus suburbs as families relocate within the metro area. Keywords: Columbus Moving Companies, Central Ohio Relocation, Local Business Growth, Moving Ahead Services.
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State Releases "Holidays in Ohio" Events Guide The Ohio Department of Development has released its 2025 Holiday Events Guide, showcasing winter traditions from courthouse tree lightings to carriage parades. The guide is part of a push to encourage local tourism and community engagement during the festive season. Keywords: Ohio Holiday Events 2025, Columbus Winter Festivals, Things to Do in Ohio, Christmas Lights Columbus.
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Lead Safe Ohio Program Success Stories New reports highlight the success of the "Lead Safe Ohio" initiative, which has helped families in older Central Ohio neighborhoods remediate lead hazards in their homes. The program is credited with creating safer environments for children and boosting property values in historic districts. Keywords: Lead Safe Ohio, Columbus Housing Safety, Healthy Homes Grant, Community Development Ohio.