Monday, October 7, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
October 07, 2024

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Hello, Monday! Chelsea here.

The older I get, the more I’m starting to enjoy spooky season. When I was a kid, I had an overactive imagination, and watching scary movies or visiting haunted houses often led to losing sleep and being easily scared. But now, I have to admit, I like a little fright every now and then. If you and your partner are ready to embrace Halloween, we have the perfect date suggestions. Whether you want to stay the night at a haunted castle or you’d like to snuggle up at an outdoor movie in an iconic local cemetery, we’ve got you covered.

Navigator Feature Story: 5 Date Nights For Spooky Season Lovers 👻

💫 What Was That? Fireball Seen Across Ohio Sparks Hundreds of Witness Reports
Did you see something fiery streak through the sky on Saturday night? Well, you weren’t alone! Hundreds of people reported a fireball, with witnesses from several different states.

🍁 The 8 Best Drives In Ohio To See The Fall Colors
There’s something very “Ohio” about loading up the car and hitting a scenic by-way in order to see fall foliage. I’m fairly certain that if you snack on some chocolate buckeyes while you’re on the road, you will reach elite Ohioan status. 😂

Headlines 📰 

🏈 After a college football weekend full of upsets, Ohio State has moved up to the No. 2 spot. Let’s go, Buckeyes! (NBC4)

🇺🇸 Election officials across Ohio are facing a surge of voter registration challenges as we approach the 2024 election. According to recent reports, this wave of challenges is largely driven by a group that originated from efforts to contest the results of the 2020 election. (Ohio Capital Journal)

❤️ According to a recent study from the U.S. Census Bureau, more than one-third of Ohioans reported feeling lonely at least sometimes. That’s slightly lower than the national average, but still concerning. (Axios)

☀️ Weather: 68 and sunny

Still not registered to vote? 🇺🇸
It’s the last day to register to vote here in Ohio. You can register online by visiting VoteOhio.gov. If you’re already registered, you can start looking forward to Early Voting, which begins tomorrow, October 8th. We’ve got some important links below to answer any questions you may have about voting early or absentee. Have fun voting, Columbus!

How to Ace Early Voting in Franklin County This Election
The Complete Guide On How To Vote Absentee In Ohio

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🌻 Fall in Ohio is the absolute best! Do you have a favorite pumpkin patch to visit?

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- Chelsea