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Longtime radio voice of the Blue Jackets has a new home

Bob McElligott is back with a new website and pair of podcasts.

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The Blue Jackets are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="back" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/10/01/columbus-blue-jackets-team-season-preview-2026" data-vars-content-id="603c5871-23d3-482e-a7b0-73d947ef1ffa" data-vars-headline="Longtime radio voice of the Blue Jackets has a new home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/10/01/columbus-blue-jackets-team-season-preview-2026" target="_self">back</a>, but a voice many have come to associate with the team is now covering the team in his own new capacity. Driving the news: Former play-by-play broadcaster Bob McElligott recently launched <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Clear Breakaway" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/47787214.95/aHR0cHM6Ly9jbGVhcmJyZWFrYXdheS5jb20vP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/61143c39cd4dcd37e13a7294B32583e05" data-vars-content-id="603c5871-23d3-482e-a7b0-73d947ef1ffa" data-vars-headline="Longtime radio voice of the Blue Jackets has a new home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/47787214.95/aHR0cHM6Ly9jbGVhcmJyZWFrYXdheS5jb20vP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/61143c39cd4dcd37e13a7294B32583e05" target="_self">Clear Breakaway</a>, a website featuring pregame and postgame Q&amp;As, podcasts and other analysis.

Monday is Ohio's voter registration deadline

It's the deadline in order to vote in the 2026 general election on Nov. 3.

Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.How to register: You can <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="do so online" data-vars-click-url="https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/" data-vars-content-id="16d18e4d-6261-438f-917f-1b1c6ddf2877" data-vars-headline="Monday is Ohio&#x27;s voter registration deadline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/" target="_blank">do so online</a> or at your <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="county board of elections office" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ohiosos.gov/directories/county-boards-of-elections" data-vars-content-id="16d18e4d-6261-438f-917f-1b1c6ddf2877" data-vars-headline="Monday is Ohio&#x27;s voter registration deadline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ohiosos.gov/directories/county-boards-of-elections" target="_blank">county board of elections office</a>.

Ohio gas prices fall as tax holiday takes effect

The tax break is helping, but bigger factors continue to move gas prices as well.

Money

Ohio drivers are already seeing results of the state&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gas tax holiday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/10/01/ohio-gas-tax-holiday-gallon-diesel-2026" data-vars-content-id="70f7c9db-af5f-40ee-8fbc-140d0fc03fd4" data-vars-headline="Ohio gas prices fall as tax holiday takes effect" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/10/01/ohio-gas-tax-holiday-gallon-diesel-2026" target="_self">gas tax holiday</a> — but there are bigger factors that affect the price at your gas pump.Why it matters: Prices may still fluctuate even with the tax break in place, gas price expert Patrick De Haan warns.

Columbus residents and visitors walk half a mile a day

Even a short daily walk can do wonders for your health.

Health

Columbus residents and visitors walk about a half-mile per day on average, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a new StreetLight report" data-vars-click-url="https://learn.streetlightdata.com/measuring-walking-and-biking-miles-traveled-ebook" data-vars-content-id="9c6eeb37-f35b-4445-866a-8942276d8907" data-vars-headline="Columbus residents and visitors walk half a mile a day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://learn.streetlightdata.com/measuring-walking-and-biking-miles-traveled-ebook" target="_blank">a new StreetLight report</a>.Why it matters: Even a short daily walk <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="can do wonders" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/08/14/fast-walking-improve-longevity-prevent-death" data-vars-content-id="9c6eeb37-f35b-4445-866a-8942276d8907" data-vars-headline="Columbus residents and visitors walk half a mile a day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/08/14/fast-walking-improve-longevity-prevent-death" target="_self">can do wonders</a> for your health, and the data shows we could be lacing &#x27;em up a little more often.

Orchestra getting kids into classical music

A new kid-friendly website teaches about instruments, composers and concerts.

Music

Baby Mozart&#x27;s growing up, and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra wants kids to be classical music fans for life.Strumming the news: The symphony recently launched <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a website" data-vars-click-url="https://csokids.org/" data-vars-content-id="cd7273ab-9854-4334-986c-abecb371c6b0" data-vars-headline="Orchestra getting kids into classical music" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://csokids.org/" target="_blank">a website</a> dedicated to making the music engaging for elementary-aged kids.

One of Columbus' best pumpkin displays is back

Franklin Park Conservatory embraces spooky season with Pumpkins Aglow.

Things to Do

Franklin Park Conservatory gets spooky starting Wednesday with the return of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pumpkins Aglow" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fpconservatory.org/exhibitions/pumpkins-aglow/" data-vars-content-id="0d586e20-68e3-4b84-bad2-c7bab639215f" data-vars-headline="One of Columbus&#x27; best pumpkin displays is back" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fpconservatory.org/exhibitions/pumpkins-aglow/" target="_blank">Pumpkins Aglow</a>, its annual after-dark Halloween display. What&#x27;s inside: The conservatory reopens in the evenings to show off its grounds filled with &quot;pirates, spooky pumpkins, under-the-sea mermaids, and performing skeletons.&quot;

Weekend picks: Theater, cheese and sports

Plus: A country superstar plays the Schott.

It&#x27;s officially fall — get into the spooky season spirit with a murderous classic.🎭 Our pick: &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sweeney Todd" data-vars-click-url="https://www.shortnorthstage.org/sweeneytodd" data-vars-content-id="160441ec-5f89-456a-83c2-eaef561324e5" data-vars-headline="Weekend picks: Theater, cheese and sports" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.shortnorthstage.org/sweeneytodd" target="_blank">Sweeney Todd</a>&quot; on the Short North Stage.

Weekend picks: Home tour, music and more Oktoberfests

Take the chance for an in-depth look at the Short North's most picturesque spots.

Everyone enjoys drinking and eating in the Short North — but when was the last time you appreciated the neighborhood&#x27;s awesome buildings?🏡 Our pick: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Short North Tour of Homes &amp; Gardens" data-vars-click-url="https://shortnorthcivic.org/2026-tour-of-homes-gardens/" data-vars-content-id="4f7f7504-602c-4ce4-96aa-adae499df0b0" data-vars-headline="Weekend picks: Home tour, music and more Oktoberfests" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://shortnorthcivic.org/2026-tour-of-homes-gardens/" target="_blank">The Short North Tour of Homes &amp; Gardens</a>.

Weekend picks: Oktoberfest and country stars

It might still be September, but the October vibes are here.

It&#x27;s still September and fall is another week away, but you can have October in your hearts this weekend.🍻 Our pick: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Columbus Oktoberfest" data-vars-click-url="https://columbusoktoberfest.com/" data-vars-content-id="97eddc64-9859-4d8d-8b57-b2d4842dfa3f" data-vars-headline="Weekend picks: Oktoberfest and country stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://columbusoktoberfest.com/" target="_blank">Columbus Oktoberfest</a>.

Weekend picks: Labor Day weekend is full of festivals

Obetz Zucchinifest, Columbus Greek Festival, GospelFest and more.

Business

We hope you&#x27;re in a festive mood, Columbus — this long weekend is packed with an almost absurd number of local festivals.🥳 Our pick: Why choose just one?

Rite Rug owner's stunning collection goes to auction

Hundreds of items are a "portrait of a man of broad interests and boundless curiosity."

A Columbus carpet kingpin&#x27;s memorabilia collection is up for auction, with a selection of dazzling showpieces set to fetch tens of thousands of dollars.Why it matters: The collection belongs to Michael Goldberg, who owned Columbus-based Rite Rug and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="died" data-vars-click-url="https://epsteinmemorialchapel.com/obituaries/michael-goldberg-2025" data-vars-content-id="6353cd15-d317-4f32-bc8d-96ccdd01d817" data-vars-headline="Rite Rug owner&#x27;s stunning collection goes to auction" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://epsteinmemorialchapel.com/obituaries/michael-goldberg-2025" target="_blank">died</a> in December.

OSU exhibition celebrates the history of the zine

The collection comes from the university's rare books archive.

History

A new exhibition at Ohio State digs into the university&#x27;s archives to explore the way alternative and subversive publications create communities and movements.What&#x27;s inside: &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Scrap Paper: Belonging &amp; Resistance" data-vars-click-url="https://library.osu.edu/exhibits/scrap-paper-belonging-resistance" data-vars-content-id="1adb2ece-876a-4afb-ad42-1b6bc1966774" data-vars-headline="OSU exhibition celebrates the history of the zine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://library.osu.edu/exhibits/scrap-paper-belonging-resistance" target="_blank">Scrap Paper: Belonging &amp; Resistance</a>&quot; opened this week, showcasing decades of zines, punk show posters, political pamphlets and other materials that had been in OSU&#x27;s cavernous <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rare Books &amp; Manuscripts Library" data-vars-click-url="http://library.osu.edu/rbml" data-vars-content-id="1adb2ece-876a-4afb-ad42-1b6bc1966774" data-vars-headline="OSU exhibition celebrates the history of the zine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://library.osu.edu/rbml" target="_blank">Rare Books &amp; Manuscripts Library</a>.

Weekend picks: Take your dog to Bark Bash

Plus: ArborFest, ¡Festival Latino! and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks.

Well, hot dog — there&#x27;s a break in the rain in Saturday morning&#x27;s forecast, just in time for thousands of pups to go paddling at Prairie Oaks Metro Park.🐶 Our pick: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bark Bash" data-vars-click-url="https://www.metroparks.net/event/bark-bash/" data-vars-content-id="1397043f-a7e3-4e51-be1d-8d1ce66563e6" data-vars-headline="Weekend picks: Take your dog to Bark Bash" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.metroparks.net/event/bark-bash/" target="_blank">Bark Bash</a>.

Meet German Village's new gnomes

A Garten Club anniversary project brings 23 sculptures to the neighborhood.

If you&#x27;ve visited German Village lately, you may have noticed some whimsical new residents around the neighborhood.Carving the news: To celebrate its 60th year, the German Village Garten Club <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="commissioned" data-vars-click-url="https://www.germanvillagegnomes.com/" data-vars-content-id="5b797b3d-5d09-4007-ab69-895ce6b1923e" data-vars-headline="Meet German Village&#x27;s new gnomes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.germanvillagegnomes.com/" target="_blank">commissioned</a> 23 elaborate gnome sculptures and cultivated a community <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="scavenger hunt" data-vars-click-url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6a17180c9f38a246fd6d53ff/6a7b8893409a1f0ace07e5d1_German%20Village%20Gnome%20Project%20Scavenger%20Hunt%20Map.pdf" data-vars-content-id="5b797b3d-5d09-4007-ab69-895ce6b1923e" data-vars-headline="Meet German Village&#x27;s new gnomes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6a17180c9f38a246fd6d53ff/6a7b8893409a1f0ace07e5d1_German%20Village%20Gnome%20Project%20Scavenger%20Hunt%20Map.pdf" target="_blank">scavenger hunt</a>.

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