Ohio Bracing for SNAP Expiration

Gov. Mike DeWine said the lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding could affect Ohio as soon as next week if the federal government shutdown continues.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said that SNAP payments won’t be issued on Nov. 1, while Ohio’s Republican U.S. Sens. Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted have signed on as co-sponsors of the Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025.

As of May, 1.45 million Ohioans received SNAP benefits each month, representing one in nine households. Nearly two-thirds of Ohio SNAP households include children, and nearly half include older or disabled people.

Food banks across Ohio have begun preparing for increased demand in November, historically the busiest month of the year. See a list of food banks here.

Superintendent of the Year Named

Beavercreek City Schools Superintendent Paul Otten was named the 2026 Ohio Superintendent of the Year by the American Association of School Administrators and the Buckeye Association of School Administrators.

The award recognized Otten’s leadership, innovation, and commitment to student success. He has been Beavercreek’s superintendent since 2016.

During his tenure, Otten has established the district’s Air Force Junior ROTC program and implemented cybersecurity and information technology programs.

Otten will be considered for national superintendent of the year, which will be awarded in February 2026.

New Gun Legislation Proposed

Proposed Ohio legislation would let adults ages 18 to 20 buy handguns, challenging a federal law that has barred licensed dealers from selling to anyone under 21 for more than 50 years.

Supporters of Senate Bill 303, including the Buckeye Firearms Association, argue that federal law deprives young adults of their constitutional rights, even though 18 year olds can vote and enlist in the armed forces.

Of the 29 states with permitless carry laws, 14 allow those 18 and older to carry concealed handguns without a permit. Ohio requires people to be 21 to carry a concealed handgun, but allows open carry starting at age 18. 

Although licensed dealers cannot sell handguns to people under 21, federal law allows 18-20 year olds to possess them.

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➤ Statewide: The Ohio Senate passed legislation that would implement a poverty-prevention curriculum for students in grades 6-12, emphasizing graduating from high school, holding a full-time job, and marrying before having children. (More)

➤ Greene County: Authorities said three Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel were found dead in what appears to be a double murder-suicide spanning three separate crime scenes, according to West Milton police. (More)

➤ Dayton: The University of Dayton has built a virtual reality lab for health profession students, allowing them to examine anatomy in 3D and practice interpreting CT and MRI scans. (More)

➤ Parma: University Hospitals opened a second urgent care in Parma at 6836 Ridge Road, expanding same-day medical access before flu season and joining 25 other WellStreet-partnered clinics across Northeast Ohio. (More)

➤ Miami Valley: Officials invited public input on a new roadway safety plan to reduce deaths and serious injuries through a series of open houses hosted by the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission. (Details)

➤ Toledo: City officials confirmed they will use a $500,000 H2Ohio grant to launch a program replacing lead service lines at licensed child care facilities, with applications opening on Nov. 3 on a first-come basis. (More)

➤ Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brent Suter won Major League Baseball’s 2025 Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award, which recognizes leadership and community impact. (More)

➤ FC Cincinnati defender Nick Hagglund was named the 2025 MLS Comeback Player of the Year after helping lead the team to this year’s postseason, following a season-ending leg injury in 2024. (More)

➤ Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, an Olentangy High School graduate, said playing in Ohio Stadium this weekend will be a “dream come true.” (More)

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➤ Trenton residents have raised concerns about a planned Prologis data center in Butler County, expressing frustration about the secrecy of the deal. (More)

➤ The Nationwide Foundation announced a $10 million investment to expand Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s affordable housing initiatives and support advancements in genomic medicine, data science, and clinical research. (More)

➤ Cincinnati-based BSI Engineering plans to add 29 jobs with $4.7 million in new payroll under an Ohio Job Creation Tax Credit, while retaining 140 positions at its regional offices. (More)

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➤ Dayton Children’s Hospital continued its tradition of dressing neonatal intensive care unit babies in handmade costumes, transforming the unit into a Care Bears-inspired scene, delighting families and staff. (See Babies)

➤ The Akron Zoo will offer free and discounted admission days in November, including free entry on Election Day and Veterans Appreciation Day, and a free Shop-a-Holiday event with 60 local vendors. (See Dates)

➤ Cedarville University added gambling awareness to student programs, with professors urging stricter regulations and comparing the need for education to campaigns warning about the dangers of smoking. (More)

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