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Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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Fairfield County approves several new commercial building permits

LANCASTER − The Fairfield County Regional Planning Commission recently granted several commercial building permits. Topping the list is a $269,214 permit to Lancaster city for boiler replacements at 4600 Sugar Grove Road SE. Here the rest of the recent permits: A $199,000 permit for demolition at Allegheny West at 6510 Oakthorpe Road NE in Thornville. A $150,000 permit for a storage building at 3739 Old Columbus-Lancaster Road NW in Carroll. A $97,475 permit for Pleasantville village generator at 4170 Pleasantville Road NE in Pleasantville. A $25,000 for an antifreeze system at Texas Roadhouse at 2890 Columbus-Lancaster Road NW in Lancaster. An $8,000 permit for coolers at Dollar General at 4087 Coonpath Road in Carroll. A $5,250 permit for a Par Electrical Contractors sign at 1340 Collins Road in Lancaster. The RPC also granted a permit for a McGraw trailer at the Millersport Data Center at 2050 Refugee St. in Millersport. The dollar figure exceeds $100 million. But the RPC previously said such permit numbers represent the cost of the entire data center and not for a specific commercial building permit. The following permits have no dollar amount listed for: A concrete plant at the Millersport Data Center at 20250 Refugee

Fairfield County, OH · 2d

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Lancaster Prison Inmates Hand Off Service Dogs They Raised for 18 Months

Canine Companions North Central Training Center — Future Dog Training Site. Inside Southeastern Correctional Institution in Lancaster, Ohio, four inmate handlers spent a year and a half raising Labrador retrievers named Kipper, Landel, Fritter and Garreth, teaching them the basic obedience and socialization skills that could eventually let the dogs serve people with disabilities. At a recent matriculation ceremony, those four dogs were handed back to Canine Companions, and two new yellow Labrador puppies, Judge and Manny, were placed with new inmate handlers to start the process over again, according to The Columbus Dispatch.

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U.S. 33 widening lands on Ohio's draft funding list

A proposed state transportation funding list would provide $4 million for preliminary engineering on a U.S. 33 widening project in Franklin and Fairfield counties. The funding would be provided in fiscal year 2028, according to a community announcement from the Ohio Department of Transportation. The Fairfield County project is among 13 projects in 12 counties included in a $46.7 million draft funding list approved by the Transportation Review Advisory Council . The council, known as TRAC, reviews funding for major transportation projects in Ohio. Its draft list covers fiscal years 2027 through 2030. Of the overall funding, $37.1 million is proposed for 12 projects, including the U.S. 33 widening project. An additional $9.6 million would completely fund construction of the I-275 SmartLane project in Clermont and Hamilton counties. Public can comment before final vote The U.S. 33 proposal is not yet a final funding commitment. The public can submit comments on the draft list by emailing trac@dot.ohio.gov through Dec. 9. TRAC is scheduled to vote on the final list at its Dec. 17 meeting. How Ohio's transportation funding process works TRAC operates on an annual application cycle and determines funding commitments for projects in Ohio's Major New Construction Program. Projects

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Tucked Next To Columbus Is An Ohio Day Trip City With Antique Shops, Tasty Eats, And A Bustling Downtown

Separating Columbus, Ohio, from the wealth of suburbs orbiting it presents a challenge. Each appendage, in its own right, stands on its own yet also enhances the city's biggest draws: beer, German culture, a lively downtown, and an excellent foodie scene. Powell, a day-trip city tucked next to Columbus in Delaware County, adds to that wealth with its own antique shops, tasty eats, and bustling downtown.

Columbus, OH · 4d
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Ohio nurses call for investigation of OSU Wexner Medical Center executive staff members

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Nurses are calling for state investigations into the leadership of two top Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center executives amid ongoing concerns about dangerous staffing shortages. The Ohio Nurses Association announced it is preparing formal complaints to the State Medical Board of Ohio and the...

Ohio · 3d

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5 Ohio Christmas Light Displays Ohioans Say Are Worth the Drive

Clifton Mill’s Christmas lights come back on Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving. Other Ohio displays open sooner, so you don’t have to wait for the holiday to see lights. Here are the Christmas light displays Ohioans say are worth the drive. 1. Cincinnati Zoo. The Cincinnati Zoo,...

Ohio · 3d

NBC4 Columbus

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Southwest Dublin housing proposal calls for over 600 units on 137-acre property

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — A large housing development proposed for southwest Dublin would bring hundreds of homes to the city’s rural edge, next to land Columbus has already rezoned for a neighborhood of roughly 2,000 homes.  The plan calls for 633 units on 137 acres at 7495 Rings Road, with neighborhood shops, public parks and […]

Dublin, OH · 2d

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Governor inducts Delaware County woman into Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame

COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel welcomed 19 members, including Delaware County Air Force veteran Christi S. Bartman, into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony Thursday in Columbus. “The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame gives us an opportunity to recognize...

Ohio · 2d

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Voters flip Ohio blue and choose Dr. Amy Acton as state’s first female elected governor

Following Election Day, Ohio has voted out multiple Republican incumbents for Democrats with a majority of Democratic votes coming from urban counties with big cities within them. The Ohio victories were part of broader Democratic wins nationwide, with the party gaining control of the U.S. Senate and House. The Associated...

Ohio · 3d

NewsForce 24/7

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$300,000 Grant Funds Home Repairs for Low-Income Southeast Ohio Homeowners

Hocking Athens Perry Community Action will receive $300,000 to provide essential home repairs and handicapped accessibility modifications for low- and moderate-income homeowners in southeast Ohio, State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) announced in a release from the Ohio House of Representatives. The grant comes from the Ohio Department of Development through the Housing Assistance Grant Program, […]

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NBC4 Columbus

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Culver’s proposed for vacant land near Grove City

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Residents of southwest Columbus near Grove City could be the next to benefit from Culver’s expansion in central Ohio. Plans filed with the City of Columbus call for a restaurant spanning 4,700 square feet at 1548 Georgesville Road west of Interstate 270, near Bolton Field Airport. The restaurant would be built […]

Grove City, OH · 1d

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South Western Schools Eye 2028 Start on $220M Bond, But Grove City Vote Looms

South Western City Schools is moving forward with plans to replace Grove City and Westland high schools after voters approved a $220 million bond issue, with construction targeted to begin in 2028 and both new buildings set to open in late summer 2031. The district says it will build both schools on their current campuses, with students attending class as normal throughout construction.

Grove City, OH · 3d

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5 Things the Golden Buckeye Card Gets Ohioans 60 and Older

Most people don’t think to ask for a discount on valet parking or a plumbing visit. But the Ohio Department of Aging’s directories list businesses that honor the Golden Buckeye Card, and your county’s list may include services like these. Here’s what the Golden Buckeye Card gets...

Columbus, OH · 2d

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9 Precautions Ohioans Should Take When Shopping at Meijer

You can get almost everything in one trip to Meijer, which is the whole appeal. But a store that sells that much under one roof also gives you more to keep an eye on. These are the precautions Ohioans should take when shopping at Meijer. 1. Comparing Shelf and Register...

Ohio · 2d

1808Delaware

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ODOT Road Project Report For November 15 – November 21

Limited work continues on the region’s roadways. Below is information from the Ohio Department of Transportation for improvement and construction projects for Delaware and Franklin Counties during the coming week. As always, work is weather dependent. As a reminder, continuous updates on traffic bottlenecks and closures is provided 24...

Delaware County, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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17 Indicted in Alleged $228,000 Theft From Ohio Public Employees Union

Seventeen members of the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association have been indicted by a Delaware County grand jury on allegations that they schemed to steal more than $228,000 from their own union over a period spanning more than a decade, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced on Thursday, November 12, according to The Columbus Dispatch. […]

Ohio · 3d

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Grand jury indicts 5 local contractors in pandemic unemployment benefits fraud

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A group of contractors is facing criminal charges after investigators linked them to millions of dollars in improperly released pandemic unemployment benefits. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress expanded the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program which sparked a historic increase in unemployment claims to the Ohio Department...

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Franklin County JFS Callers Now Wait Over an Hour for Help

Franklin County residents trying to reach a caseworker about food assistance are spending far longer on hold than they did before SNAP changes began the previous year. Average waits have climbed past an hour, from under 20 minutes, and a smaller share of calls are getting answered. The longer holds...

Franklin County, OH · 1d

New Americans magazine

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Ohio Inducts 19 into Veterans Hall of Fame

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel welcomed 19 members into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony in Columbus on Thursday, November 12, 2026. “The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame gives us an opportunity to recognize the veterans whose service to Ohio did not end when their military service was complete. They brought the values they learned in uniform back to their communities and used them to make Ohio a stronger place,” said Governor DeWine. “Their accomplishments have improved lives, strengthened communities, and set an example for future generations.” “When you look at the […]

Ohio · 2d

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26 Affordable Christmas Events in Columbus, Ohio to Enjoy in 2026

Free holiday activities, festive Christmas markets, magical light displays, and family-friendly experiences around Central Ohio. There is something about Christmas in Columbus that makes me want to pack our calendar with every festive activity possible. The twinkling lights, Christmas music, holiday markets, and naturally all the hot chocolate. But here’s...

Columbus, OH · 3d