OCTOBER 16: Buckeye Football, Early Voting, Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon

### Buckeyes, Guardians & Weekend Weather **00:01-8:05** We're kicking things off with a look at the biggest sports headlines, including the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Guardians. Plus, meteorologist Justin Gehrts joins us with a weekend forecast as Central Ohio prepares for a packed calendar of events. ### Early Voting: What Franklin County Voters Need to Know **10:03-18:16** With the midterm elections less than three weeks away, Franklin County Board of Elections Director Antoine White joins us to discuss early voter turnout, polling location changes affecting more than 54,000 registered voters, absentee ballot deadlines and what voters should know before Election Day. ### Big Books, Small Prices: Columbus Library's Big Book Sale **20:49- 28:04** Looking for your next great read? Lyn Tolan from the Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library joins us to preview the Big Book Sale. We're talking bargain books, hidden gems, Sunday's popular bag sale and how every purchase helps support local library programs. ### Avery's Story: From Surviving a Dog Attack to Inspiring Marathon Runners **34:45-46:18** At just 13 years old, Avery Russell has overcome unimaginable challenges. After surviving a devastating dog attack in 2024, she faced multiple surgeries and a long recovery at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Now, she's being honored as a Mile Champion at the Columbus Marathon. Avery and her mother, Drew, share her journey of resilience, recovery and the fight for stronger dangerous-dog laws through Avery's Law. ### Running for a Reason: Helping Ohio Veterans Heal **48:44- 54:41** For some runners, the Columbus Marathon is about much more than crossing the finish line. Marine Corps veteran Jarod Klucho joins us to discuss his race preparation and how Veteran Recreation Ohio is raising awareness about recreational therapy. We're exploring how running, recreation and community support can play a role in helping veterans heal. Enjoy the show? Want to share your story? We want to hear from you! Send an email with your ideas to [tbp@10tv.com](mailto:tbp@10tv.com). *And don't forget, you can always join us live. The Big Picture streams live at 9 every weekday morning on the 10TV streaming app on your smart TV.*