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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.

OSU med student takes on the Ironman World Championship

A former Ohio state champion swimmer, Matthew Marquardt aims to win the world's most grueling endurance competition.

An Ohio native hopes to win one of the world&#x27;s most grueling sporting events this weekend — before returning to Columbus to finish becoming a doctor.Why it matters: Matthew Marquardt is seeking to become the first American man since 2002 to win the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ironman World Championship" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ironman.com/races/im-world-championship-kona" data-vars-content-id="346dae3e-2637-4449-a8ed-1a672a9e0893" data-vars-headline="OSU med student takes on the Ironman World Championship" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ironman.com/races/im-world-championship-kona" target="_blank">Ironman World Championship</a>, being held Saturday in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kona, Hawai&#x27;i" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2019/10/14/ironman-world-championships" data-vars-content-id="346dae3e-2637-4449-a8ed-1a672a9e0893" data-vars-headline="OSU med student takes on the Ironman World Championship" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2019/10/14/ironman-world-championships" target="_self">Kona, Hawai&#x27;i</a>.

Columbus volunteers sought for '28 Olympic soccer matches

Columbus is set to host men's and women's soccer matches at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.

Sports

It&#x27;s probably too late to start training for the 2028 Olympic Games, but the event sure could use you as a volunteer.State of play: Columbus is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="set to host" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/02/03/columbus-ohio-host-2028-summer-olympics-soccer" data-vars-content-id="ac95c9e7-63ff-42e0-9609-f4353cba466f" data-vars-headline="Columbus volunteers sought for &#x27;28 Olympic soccer matches" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/02/03/columbus-ohio-host-2028-summer-olympics-soccer" target="_self">set to host</a> men&#x27;s and women&#x27;s soccer matches at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.

Ohio suspends gas tax for 90 days

Drivers should expect savings to start this weekend.

Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday approved a three-month suspension of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="state gas tax" data-vars-click-url="https://tax.ohio.gov/business/motor-fuel-tax" data-vars-content-id="39c4ef05-9db6-4428-8918-4e739583e6f3" data-vars-headline="Ohio suspends gas tax for 90 days" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tax.ohio.gov/business/motor-fuel-tax" target="_blank">state gas tax</a>.Why it matters: Ohio gas prices <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="remain high" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/08/04/columbus-gas-prices-are-climbing-again" data-vars-content-id="39c4ef05-9db6-4428-8918-4e739583e6f3" data-vars-headline="Ohio suspends gas tax for 90 days" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/08/04/columbus-gas-prices-are-climbing-again" target="_self">remain high</a>, but the tax holiday gives relief of 38.5 cents per gallon of gas and 47 cents for diesel.

New-look Blue Jackets hope for a winning culture shift

After the blockbuster trade of the preseason, can a younger, hungrier team compete for the playoffs?

The puck drops on the Blue Jackets&#x27; 2026-2027 campaign Thursday night at Nationwide Arena. What can fans expect from the often-floundering franchise?Why it matters: After narrowly missing the playoffs last season, preseason talk has been all about <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="changing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/season-previews/columbus-blue-jackets-season-preview-2026-27" data-vars-content-id="37d343be-db5c-40cd-b6ab-0da4c1fa941e" data-vars-headline="New-look Blue Jackets hope for a winning culture shift" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/season-previews/columbus-blue-jackets-season-preview-2026-27" target="_blank">changing</a> the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="culture" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7624800/2026/09/24/blue-jackets-dressing-room-leaders/" data-vars-content-id="37d343be-db5c-40cd-b6ab-0da4c1fa941e" data-vars-headline="New-look Blue Jackets hope for a winning culture shift" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7624800/2026/09/24/blue-jackets-dressing-room-leaders/" target="_blank">culture</a> of a team that hasn&#x27;t made the playoffs since 2020.

What we're watching in Columbus this October

Election season, festivals galore, sports and more.

October is upon us — here&#x27;s what we&#x27;re watching in Columbus this month: 🍂Fall in full swing: October is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="your favorite month" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/06/13/october-best-month-ohio-survey" data-vars-content-id="9093db60-8d68-4822-9f9e-4562a8082610" data-vars-headline="What we&#x27;re watching in Columbus this October" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/06/13/october-best-month-ohio-survey" target="_self">your favorite month</a>, and it&#x27;s starting to feel like it.

One of the world's largest horse events returns to Columbus

The All American Quarter Horse Congress is expected to draw 650,000 people to Columbus over the next month.

In the big picture of sports and hobbies, horse riding remains a relatively niche activity — but the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="All American Quarter Horse Congress" data-vars-click-url="https://www.quarterhorsecongress.com/" data-vars-content-id="eeea771f-3e1f-4844-beed-f970ef24d924" data-vars-headline="One of the world&#x27;s largest horse events returns to Columbus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.quarterhorsecongress.com/" target="_blank">All American Quarter Horse Congress</a> returns to Columbus this week to buck that perception.Why it matters: The event will draw hundreds of thousands of people to the Ohio Expo Center for what organizers call the world&#x27;s largest horse show.

OSU nears record enrollment, international students plummet

The university's 2026 enrollment of 68,183 is nearly a record.

Ohio State University enrollment is up and nearly as high as it&#x27;s ever been, but the school&#x27;s makeup reflects a change in focus toward Ohio students amid tightening immigration policies.Why it matters: OSU is one of the largest college campuses in the country, representing around 7% of Columbus&#x27; population. <ul><li>It&#x27;s in an era of change under <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new president Ravi V. Bellamkonda" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/12/ravi-bellamkonda-ohio-state-university-osu-president" data-vars-content-id="70ca19f4-de23-4f0c-831e-e07d75dda248" data-vars-headline="OSU nears record enrollment, international students plummet" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/12/ravi-bellamkonda-ohio-state-university-osu-president" target="_self">new president Ravi V. Bellamkonda</a>.</li></ul>

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