Kilbourne, OH Municipal and More

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Massive Honda expansion to add thousands of jobs in Marysville

MARYSVILLE - The Honda-Ohio relationship was forged almost 50 years ago, under Gov. James Rhodes and Honda's 64 original associates who began manufacturing Honda motorcycles five miles north of the city. Ten governors later, and with a $3 billion investment in Union County, Honda announced a third manufacturing plant to create more than 2,000 new jobs and churn out an additional 240,000 vehicles a year, including hybrid, gas and some electric. "Since (the Rhodes administration), Ohio and Honda have worked side by side. It has been absolutely an amazing partnership, a partnership that has flourished through nine separate governors," said Gov. Mike DeWine. "I'm the 10th …This partnership will continue when Gov. (Amy) Acton takes office in January." "This is a great Ohio success story," DeWine said at a news conference across the street from where assembly lines were busy assembling Accords and other vehicles. "My commitment to Honda is that this is going to be continued for decades and decades, no matter who the governor of the state is." "This state is rolling," said DeWine. "This state is red hot." In an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency filing previously reviewed by The Dispatch, the project was code named "Project Sunrise"

Marysville, OH · 1d

NBC4 Columbus

Despite vote, Ashville data center construction continues

ASHVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — Construction is underway on two data centers in Pickaway County despite voters overwhelmingly opposing the project during last Tuesday’s election. “Listen to the noise that’s behind us,” Sue Carter Moore with the Teays Valley Community Alliance said. “Look at all the truck traffic that we have now. This is just the […]

Ashville, OH · 1d

NBC4 Columbus

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List: Columbus-area Veterans Day ceremonies and events

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Wednesday marks Veterans Day, observed annually on Nov. 11. The federal holiday honors those who have served or are serving with the United States Armed Forces. Communities across central Ohio are recognizing and thanking those military veterans with events and more. See the list of area events below. National Veterans Memorial and […]

The Columbus Dispatch

Roger Reynolds, Hilliard's first full-time mayor, dies at 93

Roger Reynolds, the mayor of Hilliard from 1975-1999 as well as the city's first full-time mayor, died Nov. 8. He was 93. During his 24-year tenure as mayor, Reynolds oversaw the construction of Hilliard's first community center and the suburb's rapid growth in the late 20th century. Hilliard's tax-valuation grew 20-fold during Reynolds' time as mayor, and the city's population went from around 8,000 people to 21,000 people, according to a 2024 city newsletter . Reynolds left the helm for retirement in December 1999, but he remained a mainstay in Hilliard for the rest of his life, frequently musing about the city and his life on his personal Facebook page. His death was announced in a post on his Facebook page Nov. 9. "Mayor Roger Reynolds passed away peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital on November 8. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends and acquaintances," the post said. Reynolds first moved to Hilliard in 1958 when the city was still a village. He got his start in public life when he was named the president of the J.W. Reason Elementary Parent Teacher Organization after he advocated for safe sidewalks for the school's children, according to a

Hilliard, OH · 1d

wosu.org

Bexley apartments could provide affordable housing model for central Ohio region

Across the country, communities are citing the need for more affordable housing. Where to place this housing remains in question as the issue can become a "Not in My Backyard," or NIMBY, situation. Plans are underway to make the Bexley apartments the first Columbus suburb to welcome a new affordable...

Columbus, OH · 22h

spectrumnews1.com

COTA to operate on Holiday Service schedule Wednesday and offer fare-free rides to veterans

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Central Ohio Transit Authority will operate Holiday Service on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day and will provide no-fare service to all veterans and active-duty service members. On Holiday Service days, COTA transit lines operate on Sunday schedules. In addition to free fare for...

The Columbus Dispatch

Ohio businesses will work with Acton to keep momentum. We’ll also speak up | Opinion

Derrick R. Clay is president and CEO of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Ohio voters have made their choice, and I congratulate Gov.-elect Amy Acton on her election . As Ohio prepares for new leadership, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce is ready to work with the incoming administration to strengthen our economy, support businesses and create opportunities across the Columbus region. Elections bring new leadership and priorities, but what businesses need to succeed doesn't change. They need predictable policies, skilled workers, reliable infrastructure and an environment that encourages investment. Families need affordable communities, quality education and access to good jobs. Ohio's success depends on getting both right. The Columbus region has become a destination for business investment, innovation and talent . We've worked hard to build that momentum, and we cannot take it for granted. Other regions are competing for the same businesses, workers and investments. The decisions Ohio makes in the coming years will determine whether we continue to lead. Employer needs must be top of mind Across our region, employers are navigating a common challenge: how to grow while managing rising costs, workforce demands and infrastructure needs. For a small business, that may mean deciding whether to hire

Columbus, OH · 3d

dayton247now.com

After son's death, Air Force Veteran launches Battle Flow, now in 43 Columbus sites

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Purpose can emerge from life’s hardest moments, and one Columbus father says that’s exactly what happened after his family endured a devastating loss. After serving in the United States Air Force, he decided to focus on fatherhood. But after he and his wife experienced...

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Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

Family's Honor Flight surprise brings 89-year-old Navy veteran to tears

LANCASTER − A U.S. Navy veteran James Hanley has collected a lifetime of memories. But the surprise that awaited him during his September Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., brought him to tears. That's because his family in Virginia surprised him with a visit when he arrived in Washington. "It was wonderful," Hanley, 89, said. I'll never forget it. It was a tearjerker. My family met me. They came up from Virginia and met me at the Iwo Jima (monument). It was a surprise because I didn't know they were doing that. Oh my gosh. I teared up." Hanley and his fellow veterans got see a lot of the sites in Washington, including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, the U.S. Naval memorial, the World War II memorial, the Korean War memorial, the Vietnam Wall and much more. Hanley served from 1955 to 1990. He joined upon his high school graduation in Youngstown. "I wanted to make something out of myself," Hanley said. "I didn't have any goal in my mind at the time and I thought the Navy would train me. And I knew it was draft time and I didn't want to be drafted. So I

Lancaster, OH · 22h

NewsForce 24/7

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State Senator Condemns Ohio State for Keeping Wexner Name on Buildings

Ohio State University will keep Les Wexner’s name on its medical center, its arts center and its football complex — and a Columbus state senator whose district includes part of the campus says the decision betrays the university’s own values. Interim Provost Trevor Brown ended the university’s naming review in a letter on Friday, November […]

Columbus, OH · 2d

highlandcountypress.com

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Ohio Fire Academy celebrates newest class of EMT graduates

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s (SFM's) Ohio Fire Academy celebrated the graduation of its EMT class 140 Oct. 30 at a ceremony held at the Division’s campus in Reynoldsburg. The 17 graduates represent communities throughout Ohio and Indiana. A complete list of graduates and their hometowns is available for download at https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/com.ohio.gov/SFM/Admin/OFA_EMT….

Reynoldsburg, OH · 2d

Morning Honey

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

The Columbus Dispatch

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FBI agent who investigated Ohio's biggest public corruption cases dies

Retired FBI Special Agent Jeff Williams, who led significant investigations into corrupt public officeholders in Ohio, died Nov. 5 after a long fight with colorectal cancer. He was 57. In 2006, the Federal Bureau of Investigation brought Williams back to his hometown of Columbus to establish and lead a public corruption squad that would focus on state and local governments. His team made cases against a deputy state treasurer who fled to Pakistan , a Cincinnati city councilman who later received a presidential pardon , two sitting members of the Ohio House and others. The public knew little of Williams’ work because special agents avoid the limelight and work in near anonymity. Williams' biggest – and last – case of his 23-year career was a $61 million scheme to return Republican Larry Householder to power in the Ohio House and pass a $1.3 billion bailout bill to benefit Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp. It was the largest public corruption case in state history. Householder was the last person Williams put his handcuffs on, when the speaker was arrested in July 2020 on his Perry County farm . Householder is now serving a 20-year sentence in federal prison. The case interrupted what would

Ohio · 2d

10TV

Ohio couple honored for decades of service during Honor Flight trip

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