Mount Carmel’s Franklinton ER closure is scheduled for Aug. 22, followed by the opening of a walk-in primary and preventive care hub in Columbus on Aug. 24. The health system said the shift is intended to improve access to routine care while reducing avoidable emergency department visits. What the Franklinton ER closure means for patients The emergency room at the former Mount Carmel West campus will stop operating on Aug. 22. The nearest emergency dep

Obama Center museum tickets for fall 2026 will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, after strong demand reduced much of the initial inventory. The timed-admission tickets will cover visits from September 2026 through January 2027. The Obama Foundation announced the additional release on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Founding members will receive early access beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2026. How to Reserve Obama Center Museum Tickets for Fall 2026