Columbus

Columbus Crew have announced that four of their players have been called up to their respective national teams for the September FIFA international window. The club confirmed the selections, which will see the players leave MLS action to represent their countries in international fixtures. It is a mark of recognition for the squad, though it also leaves the Crew short-handed during the break in the league calendar.

Nationwide Children's Hospital is expanding its school-based health center at West High School in Columbus to include dental care, broadening the range of services available to students on campus. The addition aims to make dental treatment more accessible to families in the area, alongside the medical services already offered at the center.

BioMedizone is being highlighted for giving underserved students access to hands-on science education. The Columbus Dispatch reports the initiative opens laboratory and research opportunities to young people who might otherwise lack such pathways, offering mentorship and exposure to biomedical fields. The story is drawing attention as educators and communities look for models that widen participation in science careers.

A country music songwriters festival is set to come to Buckeye Lake, Ohio, bringing the writers behind popular country hits to the village southeast of Columbus. Local outlet WSYX reported the announcement, which puts the lakeside community on the map as a destination for the genre's behind-the-scenes talent. Details on dates, lineup and venue have not yet been widely shared.