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The Logan Daily News

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Prosecutor claims public records battle has compelled her to hire another staffer

In a motion seeking to dismiss a citizen’s request for a court order in a legal dispute over public records, the Hocking County Prosecutor’s office claims that plaintiff Melanie Ogle is pursuing her litigation “for the sole purpose of harassing the office of the Hocking County Prosecuting Attorney and wasting taxpayer money.” The motion complains that Ogle “continues to bombard the Hocking County Prosecuting Attorney’s office with frivolous and baseless public records requests and litigation to the point where the prosecutor has been forced to hire an additional assistant prosecutor.” Ogle, who lives in Rockbridge, submitted a public records request to the prosecutor’s office in June 2025, seeking records related to past criminal cases involving her and her husband. She found the office’s response unsatisfactory, and filed a complaint with the Ohio Court of Claims. In May of this year that court ruled that Ogle’s records request was “overly broad and unenforceable.” She then appealed that ruling to Ohio’s Fourth District Court of Appeals, and is also seeking a writ of mandamus to compel Prosecutor Jennifer Graham to produce the records Ogle has asked for. As it has done in other court filings, however, the prosecutor’s office continues to insist

Hocking County, OH · 11h

NewsForce 24/7

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Fayette County Turnout Hits 54.5 Percent; Miami Trace Levy Passes by Just 61 Votes

WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Fayette County voters turned out at 54.5 percent in the Nov. 3 general election, narrowly renewing the Miami Trace school levy by 61 votes while backing Republicans at the top of the ticket, according to unofficial results from the Fayette County Board of Elections and the Ohio Secretary of State […]

Fayette County, OH · 1d

Morning Honey

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Vivek Ramaswamy breaks silence after crushing loss to Amy Acton amid campaign ad controversy that ‘crossed the line’

Just two weeks before Election Day, Vivek Ramaswamy had shared a campaign ad against Amy Acton centered on her family history. Now, after losing the Ohio governor race to Acton, he has broken his silence. Ramaswamy’s campaign ad, which snowballed into controversy, showed Acton’s estranged mother criticizing her. Recently, while addressing the crowd at an...

Ohio · 1d

Cleveland.com

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Grove City data center was already on hold. Now voters have added another hurdle

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A proposed Grove City data center that its developer estimates would bring $6.9 billion in investment was already on hold before voters approved new restrictions on large developments Tuesday. Now, the developer could face another hurdle even after the city’s temporary moratorium ends: getting voters to...

Grove City, OH · 1d
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July Bar Exam results from four testing locations released

For the first time, the Supreme Court of Ohio offered the Ohio Bar Examination in four locations across the state this summer, including Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo. Results from the July bar exam were announced recently. Of the 1,011 aspiring attorneys who took the exam, 720 (71%) passed. A...

Toledo, OH · 1d

USA TODAY

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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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Franklin County Opens Champion's Bridge to Shelter Kids Pulled Into Protective Custody

Unison Health Cherry Street — Approximate Site of Child Wellness Campus. A former Super 8 motel on Dublin Granville Road has been transformed into Champion's Bridge, a child wellness campus meant to give kids entering protective custody a safe place to land. The Franklin County facility, which includes three buildings, began with 20 beds spread across two floors, though officials plan to initially limit the number of children staying there to 10. It accepted its first placement a couple of weeks before its official ribbon cutting.

Franklin County, OH · 2d

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 · 3d

New Americans magazine

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Governor DeWine Reappoints 4 into New African Immigrants Commission

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced the reappointed of four members of the New African Immigrants Commission, NAIC, including Abdoulaye B. Dieng of Whitehall (Franklin Co.), Comfort A. Cole-Kenneh of Gahanna (Franklin Co.), Elizabeth W. Waruiru of Columbus (Franklin Co.) and Hassan A. Omar of Westerville (Franklin Co.). The reappointment was announced Friday, along 60 other appointments made by Governor Mike DeWine in November 2026. Abdoulaye B. Dieng of Whitehall (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the New African Immigrants Commission for a term beginning November 6, 2026, and ending October 7, 2029. Comfort A. Cole-Kenneh of Gahanna (Franklin Co.) […]

Ohio · 1d

The Lantern

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Free healthcare clinic returns to Columbus, offering medical, dental and vision services Saturday

The Columbus Clinic Host Group, in partnership with Remote Area Medical, will host a free medical, dental and vision clinic providing healthcare services to underserved residents in the Columbus area.

Columbus, OH · 1d

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Restoration of iconic downtown Newark buildings wins state preservation awards

One historic preservation project after another has led to a Cinderella-like transformation of downtown Newark into a gem among destinations for local residents and tourists alike. An acknowledgment of the work done to improve Courthouse Square and preserve the historic buildings around the 150-year-old Licking County Courthouse will come on...

Newark, OH · 3d

cwcolumbus.com

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Santa arrives in Columbus at Cabela’s with parade and free treats this weekend

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Santa is coming to Columbus in a way families have never seen before. Cabela’s will host the kickoff for Santa’s Wonderland on Saturday, Nov. 7, as Santa cruises into the store on a fire truck to begin the Christmas celebration. Families are invited to welcome Santa’s arrival at the outdoor parade which organizers say will feature the OSU Fishing Team, Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland, Westerville Cub Scout Pack 966, Randy and Matt Fishing and the Simon Kenton Council (Polaris District).

Columbus, OH · 2d

1808Delaware

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Columbus, Central Ohio To Gain Culinary Attention

From being named one of America’s Next Great Food Cities by Food & Wine to outlets like USA TODAY, Bon Appétit and Condé Nast Traveler recognizing the city’s restaurants, bars and chefs, Columbus is home to a nationally recognized culinary scene that continues to gain recognition. Experience Columbus, the destination marketing organization for the Columbus region, is thrilled to announce two initiatives aimed at drawing even more attention to Central Ohio.

Columbus, OH · 1d

News Talk 1490

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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.

Columbus, OH · 2d

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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 · 3d

NewsForce 24/7

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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

NewsForce 24/7

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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

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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,...

Columbus, OH · 2d

wosu.org

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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