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- Central Ohio flooding prompts Franklinton floodwall activation as Scioto River crests near 24 feet
Dublin sits upstream on the same Scioto watershed, where days of record-breaking rain already put river-adjacent homes and roads on alert ahead of more forecast storms.
- Cardinal Health's Fiscal 2026 Results Do Not Include New 700-Job Dublin Expansion
Cardinal Health posted $254.2 billion in full-year revenue and 37% EPS growth, but its 700-job Dublin expansion dates to 2007 and it is now trying to sell that campus.
- DeWine reverses course on income tax cuts after four rounds of reductions, warns against further cuts as Ohio rate hits 2.75%
After signing four straight budgets cutting Ohio's income tax, the governor now warns successors to stop — a shift that directly affects Dublin's high-earning households, who receive the vast…
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- Dublin City Council Begins Review of 2027–2031 Capital Plan and Operating Budget
The work session launches a months-long process that will shape how Dublin funds infrastructure for a city whose daytime population already hits 65,000.
- Dublin City Schools Welcomes Staff Back to All 25 Schools, Students Return August 20
New superintendent Dr. Jennifer Schwanke oversees her first opening day as the district completes major roof, HVAC and school expansion projects over the summer.
- Dublin City Council digs into 2027 budget and five-year capital plan
The proposed $352.84 million capital plan is smaller than last year's $374.6 million program as the city plans for a build-out population near 65,000.
- Dublin Police Launch Summer Safety Outreach at Parks and Trails
Officers are handing out freeze pops and ice cream coupons to promote helmet use and micromobility safety as the city weighs staffing needs tied to projected growth.
- Dublin City Council Reviews Zoning Audit, Bridge Street Corridor Plans and Economic Incentives
Council weighed land-use rules, a Bridge Street corridor plan and a development deal as Dublin's median home price hits $634,655.
- National Weather Service Investigates Possible Tornado Strike in Dublin During August 11 Storms
Surveyors did not confirm a tornado in Dublin, but the derecho knocked out power to over 130,000 customers days before school starts Aug. 20.
- Dublin High School Football Season Kicks Off This Week as Jerome Hosts Westerville South
The Aug. 21 opener marks coach Mark Crabtree's second season leading Jerome and gives families a shared gathering just one day after Dublin students return to school.
- Dublin City Council Tackles Metro Center Redevelopment: 7,500 Parking Spaces and 90 Acres of Asphalt Under Review
Council is now drafting zoning and design rules that will shape whether the 210-acre legacy office district transforms into a walkable, mixed-use neighborhood.
- One Dublin Provides Free Backpacks and School Supplies for Families in Need
About 23% of Dublin City Schools students are considered economically disadvantaged, and the nonprofit is helping families who cannot cover basic supplies despite living in a high-income city.
- Dublin Park Pass Returns with Local Artist Poster Rewards, Arts Council Hosts Open House
The revamped Park Pass rewards visitors with limited-edition posters by four central Ohio artists for every five park check-ins, blending recreation with paid creative work.
- Dublin's 2026 races: Who's seeking statehouse and congressional seats — and what's ahead for city council in 2027
Dublin's November 2025 city council races drew 11 candidates across four wards, with "smart growth" dominating the campaign even as candidates offered few specific policies to protect working
- Delaware County Jail's Free Naloxone Vending Machine Sees Community Use
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Local News
- Central Ohio flooding prompts Franklinton floodwall activation as Scioto River crests near 24 feet
Dublin sits upstream on the same Scioto watershed, where days of record-breaking rain already put river-adjacent homes and roads on alert ahead of more forecast storms.
- Delaware County Jail's Free Naloxone Vending Machine Sees Community Use
State News
- DeWine reverses course on income tax cuts after four rounds of reductions, warns against further cuts as Ohio rate hits 2.75%
After signing four straight budgets cutting Ohio's income tax, the governor now warns successors to stop — a shift that directly affects Dublin's high-earning households, who receive the vast…
- Ohio Legislature's Sprint Session: What Dublin Residents Need to Know About the Capital Budget, Voter ID Push, and Stalled Data-Center Rules
Government
- Dublin City Council Begins Review of 2027–2031 Capital Plan and Operating Budget
The work session launches a months-long process that will shape how Dublin funds infrastructure for a city whose daytime population already hits 65,000.
- Dublin City Council digs into 2027 budget and five-year capital plan
The proposed $352.84 million capital plan is smaller than last year's $374.6 million program as the city plans for a build-out population near 65,000.
- Dublin City Council Reviews Zoning Audit, Bridge Street Corridor Plans and Economic Incentives
Council weighed land-use rules, a Bridge Street corridor plan and a development deal as Dublin's median home price hits $634,655.
- Dublin City Council Tackles Metro Center Redevelopment: 7,500 Parking Spaces and 90 Acres of Asphalt Under Review
Council is now drafting zoning and design rules that will shape whether the 210-acre legacy office district transforms into a walkable, mixed-use neighborhood.
- Dublin's 2026 races: Who's seeking statehouse and congressional seats — and what's ahead for city council in 2027
Dublin's November 2025 city council races drew 11 candidates across four wards, with "smart growth" dominating the campaign even as candidates offered few specific policies to protect working
- Dublin's $44.6 Million SportsOhio Purchase: Vision Adopted, Construction Cost Presentation Overdue
Schools & Education
- Dublin City Schools Welcomes Staff Back to All 25 Schools, Students Return August 20
New superintendent Dr. Jennifer Schwanke oversees her first opening day as the district completes major roof, HVAC and school expansion projects over the summer.
- National Weather Service Investigates Possible Tornado Strike in Dublin During August 11 Storms
Surveyors did not confirm a tornado in Dublin, but the derecho knocked out power to over 130,000 customers days before school starts Aug. 20.
- Former Teacher Gets Nearly 30-Year Sentence Upheld for Grooming Students — A Reminder for Dublin Schools
Public Safety & Courts
- Dublin Police Launch Summer Safety Outreach at Parks and Trails
Officers are handing out freeze pops and ice cream coupons to promote helmet use and micromobility safety as the city weighs staffing needs tied to projected growth.
- Five Dead in Scioto River Drowning Tragedy in Delaware County
- Franklin County Sheriff Probes $340K Credit Card Fraud Scheme Involving Three Central Ohio Residents
Business
- Cardinal Health's Fiscal 2026 Results Do Not Include New 700-Job Dublin Expansion
Cardinal Health posted $254.2 billion in full-year revenue and 37% EPS growth, but its 700-job Dublin expansion dates to 2007 and it is now trying to sell that campus.
- Local Artists, Vendors and Workers Behind the Festival: How Dublin's Irish Fest Fuels the Local Economy
Sports
- Dublin High School Football Season Kicks Off This Week as Jerome Hosts Westerville South
The Aug. 21 opener marks coach Mark Crabtree's second season leading Jerome and gives families a shared gathering just one day after Dublin students return to school.
- Dublin Jerome Golf Programs Dominate State Competition
Community & Events
- One Dublin Provides Free Backpacks and School Supplies for Families in Need
About 23% of Dublin City Schools students are considered economically disadvantaged, and the nonprofit is helping families who cannot cover basic supplies despite living in a high-income city.
- Dublin Irish Festival Earns National 'Best Cultural Festival' Honor — What It Means for the City
- 2026 Dublin Irish Festival Expands With New Experiences, Bigger Lineup and Community-Minded Perks
- Dublin Irish Festival Returns July 31; $20 Tickets Still Available at Recreation Center Through July 30
- Dublin Irish Festival 2026: New Perks, National Recognition, and What Locals Need to Know
- 2026 Dublin Irish Festival Unveils New Experiences, Expanded Offerings for 90,000+ Expected Guests
Arts & Culture
- Dublin Park Pass Returns with Local Artist Poster Rewards, Arts Council Hosts Open House
The revamped Park Pass rewards visitors with limited-edition posters by four central Ohio artists for every five park check-ins, blending recreation with paid creative work.
- Abbey Theater of Dublin Unveils Full 2026 Season with Youth Collaborations and World Premieres