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 adding dental care services and expanding access at the school-based health center at West High School in Columbus. The move brings dental treatment directly to students on campus, part of a broader effort to remove barriers like transportation and scheduling that often keep children from receiving routine care. School-based clinics have grown in popularity as a way to reach underserved families.

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.