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Columbus Weather: Few showers possible but mostly dry rest of the holiday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A few showers are still possible later today, but the majority of our Memorial Day is mainly quiet. Scattered showers remain in the forecast for the next several days. The end of the week looks sunny, cool, and beautiful!. ALSO | Radar | Maps |...
2 teens arrested after shots fired at Easton Town Center on Saturday night
Two juveniles were arrested Saturday night after Columbus Division of Police officers responded to reports of shots being fired at Easton Town Center, according to a police dispatcher. At 8:49 p.m., an officer at the mall heard shots coming from the west parking garage. The division's assault squad responded, arresting two teens and evacuating the garage. No one was injured by the gunfire. ...
In front of sellout crowds, Savannah Bananas leave lasting impression in Columbus debut
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Over Memorial Day weekend, the baseball team that became a viral sensation made their long-awaited debut in Columbus. The Savannah Bananas were the hottest ticket in town and created long-lasting memories at Huntington Park. In a city where a sea of yellow is normally reserved for the Columbus Crew, the sellout […]
2024 Columbus Memorial Day trash schedule: Does the holiday change your garbage pickup?
It's been a few months since a federal holiday came around to mix up Columbus' trash schedules, but Memorial Day is here to change that. Many of the city's public services are closed to observe the holiday, and garbage collection is no exception. Here's what you need to know about how your...
Less than 1K customers in the dark after storms
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A number of residents have been impacted by storms. The AES Ohio Outage Map shows 434 residents are currently without electricity across the Miami Valley, as of 12:51 a.m. 2 NEWS crews were in Butler Township, where several roads were blocked by downed trees and powerlines. If your power goes out, […]
The highly poisonous plant spreading throughout Ohio; how to recognize and get rid of it
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The plant that is said to have been used to execute Socrates could also be in your backyard, as the highly poisonous plant continues to spread throughout Ohio. Poison Hemlock is a flowering plant that is part of the carrot family and can be fatal if ingested by humans or animals. […]
Memorial Day parades across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan
OHIO, USA — Memorial Day weekend is often thought of as the unofficial beginning of summer but it is also a solemn holiday in which Americans remember those who were lost in the country’s military engagements. One of the time-honored traditions for many families and individuals is the...
Ohio public schools are releasing kids for religious instruction during the school day. Soon, they could be required to do it.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Public schools around Ohio are releasing students from music, art, physical education and library classes during the school day to attend off-site religion lessons. Soon, schools could be forced to adopt policies that allow it. LifeWise Academy already has a foothold in Ohio, but the fast-growing Christian...
School districts now required to have cell phone policies
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently signed a bipartisan bill regarding cell phones in the classroom. H.B. 250 originally focused on high school graduates obtaining a military seal. Now it also addresses cell phone policies in schools. The legislation unanimously passed in the Ohio General Assembly on May 8. Each school board will be required to adopt a cell phone policy by July, 2025. Local school districts are currently reviewing their own policies. Toledo Public Schools does not currently have a policy in place specifically related to the use of cell phones in schools, James Gant, deputy superintendent, said in a statement.
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