Mount Victory, OH Municipal and More

partner publisher · 2.1M followers

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

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

toledolegalnews.com

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

The Lantern

user · 11.3K followers

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.

partner publisher · 783 followers

New Americans magazine

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

cwcolumbus.com

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.

thereportingproject.org

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

sciotovalleyguardian.com

ODOT installs Rex Emrick memorial highway signs on SR 56

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation installed signs Thursday marking the Detective Rex Emrick Memorial Highway along State Route 56 in Pickaway County, giving the Emrick family its first look at the roadway named for the longtime sheriff’s detective who died in the line of duty nearly five years ago.

Pickaway County, OH · 1d

WSYX ABC6

Ohio senator criticizes OSU for keeping Wexner name on campus buildings

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A state senator criticized The Ohio State University’s decision to retain Les Wexner’s name on campus buildings. State Sen. Bill DeMora of Columbus spoke out after ongoing public pressure to remove Wexner’s name due to his personal and financial connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Ohio State University campus currently has three prominent facilities named for Wexner: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the Wexner Center for the Arts and the Les Wexner Football Complex.

partner publisher · 382 followers

NewsForce 24/7

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

NBC4 Columbus

partner publisher · 98.0K followers

Veterans’ Voices: NBC4 honors Central Ohio veterans in special presentation

NBC4 is scheduled to air a special presentation titled 'Veterans' Voices' on Wednesday, Nov. 11, featuring personal stories and experiences from various Central Ohio veterans.

partner publisher · 98.0K followers

NBC4 Columbus

Columbus-area weekend events for Nov. 5-8, 2026: Buckeyes, comedy, tattoo fest

Columbus offers a variety of events for the first weekend of November, including sporting matches, musical theater, comedy shows, and festivals.

cwcolumbus.com

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).

partner publisher · 382 followers

NewsForce 24/7

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

hoodline.com

New Refugee Road Sidewalk Opens Near Two Columbus Schools After Student Push

A stretch of Refugee Road near Independence High School and Liberty Elementary School has a new sidewalk, and Columbus officials gathered this week to mark the occasion with the students who pushed for it. Columbus City Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla joined Columbus City Schools students, school officials and community partners for the celebration, which the city framed as a win for pedestrian safety in the area.

wasteadvantagemag.com

SWACO Makes Recycling Even Easier for America Recycles Day

This America Recycles Day, November 15, SWACO is making it easier than ever for Franklin County residents to recycle some of their hardest-to-dispose-of items. From November 7 through November 21, all fees for recycling at SWACO’s Recycling Convenience Center (RCC) will be waived, including those charged for televisions and tires.

Franklin County, OH · 1d

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,...

Chronicle-Telegram

North Ridgeville, OH · 1d

Outside counsel: North Ridgeville referendum invalid, but mayor may have overstepped authority

A Columbus law firm said that a referendum petition on a recent city council vote was invalid, but Mayor Kevin Corcoran may have overstepped his boundaries in executing an agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A citizen committee called We the People of North Ridgeville circulated...

NewsForce 24/7

partner publisher · 382 followers

Upper Arlington Voters Reject $273.5 Million School Bond and Levy Package

Upper Arlington voters have rejected Issue 7, the school district’s combined $273.5 million bond issue and 4.9-mill permanent operating levy, ending — for now — the second phase of its facilities master plan. Upper Arlington City Schools conceded defeat on election night, Tuesday, November 3, saying in a 9:20 p.m. statement reported by The Columbus […]

Upper Arlington, OH · 3d

1808Delaware

publisher · 2.3K followers

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.