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Central Ohio Voters Ban Big Data Centers; a Statewide Vote May Be Next

Central Ohio voters used the Nov. 3 election to draw a hard line around large data centers, approving bans or new limits in every community in the region where the issue was on the ballot, according to unofficial county returns. Pataskala, Granville and Sunbury each voted to ban data centers above 25 megawatts, Grove City […]

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Columbus man proposes plan for Tuttle Crossing Mall

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USA TODAY

Ohio school district suspends non-varsity sports after tax levy fails

Getting out to vote matters. That's a lesson an Ohio school district is learning in the wake of the 2026 midterm elections. According to the Columbus Dispatch — part of the USA TODAY Network — Pickerington Local Schools is suspending all non-varsity athletics and other extracurriculars. This comes after a 0.75% income tax levy proposal in Fairfield and Franklin counties failed, according to unofficial election results. The vote failed by just around 250 votes, which is less than 1% of all the votes cast. Superintendent Charles Smialek told parents in a letter that all athletic teams below the varsity level and other extracurricular activities have been suspended, effective on Wednesday, Nov. 4, while other activities — including musicals and theater — will continue through Dec. 31. Smialek told The Dispatch that "the district needed to protect academics in the classroom, and hard decisions needed to be made," and the move would be a "short-term proposition." According to The Dispatch, the district faces a $21 million deficit, based on the figures presented to the board. "We understand the value of extracurriculars, we understand the experiences they create. It's difficult," Smialek told The Dispatch. "These are among the harder decisions most of

Pickerington, OH · 1d

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Pickaway County Backs Republicans Locally as Park Levy Fails in Unofficial Results

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Pickaway County voters backed Republican candidates by wide margins in statewide races and rejected a county park levy in the November 3, 2026, general election, according to unofficial results from the Pickaway County Board of Elections and the Ohio Secretary of State. The unofficial count showed 22,379 ballots cast out of 38,625 […]

Pickaway County, OH · 3d

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CRG Breaks Ground on 911,040-Square-Foot Industrial Expansion in Etna Township

Developer CRG has broken ground on two new Class A industrial buildings totaling 911,040 square feet at The Cubes at Etna, a 305-acre master-planned industrial park in Etna Township in Licking County, about 20 miles southeast of downtown Columbus, REBusinessOnline reported on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The groundbreaking adds another large chapter to one of central […]

Licking County, OH · 3d

columbusunderground.com

Columbus State Unveils Design of New Automotive Center

After receiving approval last month for a new YMCA and childcare center, Columbus State Community College has submitted renderings and will be seeking feedback on the next building in its multi-phase effort to remake its Downtown campus; a new automotive technology facility. The new building, to be called Germain Hall,...

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Caring for the Caregiver Expo helps Ohio families find support and relaxation

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Central Ohio caregiver is expanding support for families facing the challenges of caring for loved ones with the Caring for the Caregiver Expo. After the death of her mother in 2004, founder Brenda D. Spencer and her sister stepped up to care for their grieving father, who struggled in the years that followed. The early days of caregiving brought the toughest challenges, but she said the family worked to ensure their father was safe, respected and not alone.

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CAIR-Ohio finds election results better than 2024, but still seeks better candidates for the future

This week's midterm election led to historic results in Ohio. This election cycle saw Ohio Democrats win all but one of the statewide offices. Dr. Amy Acton won the governor's race, which had not been won by a Democrat in 20 years. Turnout was greater than in 2022 and 2018...

Ohio · 1d

stepoutcolumbus.com

Ultimate Guide to Ohio-Made Holiday Markets in Columbus: Knock Out Your Local Gift List in One Stop

Holiday season is among us, folks. But before you pull out your Visa and go on an all-time shopping spree courtesy of Amazon’s endless options, think for one second…. Most things you can get on Amazon? They all lack something. Some call it heart. Some call it character. But we think the right word is love! Of course, there’s nothing wrong with grabbing some gifts online, but we personally think the most beautiful and meaningful gifts are found at local markets – ones that showcase local artists, makers, and more.

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NBC4 Columbus

Data center ban petition submitted to Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus could be on the verge of a data center ban. NBC4 learned that Conserve Ohio filed a petition for a charter amendment to prohibit the construction of data centers that use more than 25 megawatts of power. “The 25MW threshold allows for a data center that is needed for normal […]

Columbus, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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South-Western Voters Approve 20M Bond to Replace Grove City, Westland High Schools

South-Western City Schools voters approved Issue 6 on Tuesday, authorizing a $220 million bond that will replace Grove City High School and Westland High School, according to unofficial results reported by The Columbus Dispatch, with all precincts reporting. The measure passed with 66% of the vote to 34% against; the district’s own facilities page likewise […]

Grove City, OH · 4d

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2026 Columbus Area Election Results: Key Races and Issues

Central Ohio voters decided races for governor, senate, and statehouse seats on November 3rd, with Democrats dominating Hamilton County while school levies showed mixed results.

Columbus, OH · 3d

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Columbus breaks ground on brand new Greenleaf Park in Southwest Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A new neighborhood park is taking shape in southwest Columbus, where city leaders broke ground on Thursday, officially starting construction. Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther joined city and community partners for the groundbreaking of Greenleaf Park, an 8.9-acre development near Brown Road and Greenleaf Road.

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Ashville Voters Overwhelmingly Reject EdgeConneX Data Center Deal in Landslide Referendum

ASHVILLE, Ohio — In a decisive rebuke of village leadership’s agreement with data center developer EdgeConneX, Ashville residents voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to repeal Resolution 06-2026, effectively striking down the development framework for a proposed $100+ million data center complex. With all four village precincts fully reported, 81.65% (1,468...

Ashville, OH · 4d

hoodline.com

Columbus Child Poverty Jumps to 18.2% as the City Becomes More Expensive

Columbus's child-poverty rate climbed from 13.4% in 2024 to 18.2% in 2025, even as the city grows and becomes more expensive. The number of children living in poverty rose from roughly 66,873 to 90,650 over that span, a jump that stands out starkly against a national trend moving in the opposite direction.

Columbus, OH · 3d

midwestliving.com

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These Are the Midwest’s Most Breathtaking Chihuly Glass Installations

When I first saw a collection of Dale Chihuly’s glass sculptures, at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, so many adjectives rushed to mind: Exuberant. Kaleidoscopic. Dynamic. His work has never failed to captivate me since—and indeed, Chihuly, now 85, is considered the most popular and influential glass artist in the world.

Columbus, OH · 3d

NBC4 Columbus

Full results: Madison County election for November 2026

Full election results for West Jefferson, London and all of Madison County.

Madison County, OH · 4d

metromonthly.net

Ohio Proud introduces 2026 Holiday Gift Box

The Ohio Department of Agriculture is introducing the 2026 Ohio Proud Holiday Gift Box. The box contains holiday treats from Ohio businesses in various regions of the Buckeye State, including Apple Maple BBQ Sauce from Hays Orchard & Cider Miller in Columbiana. Each holiday gift box is $100, which includes...

Ohio · 5d

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