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Sheriff: Man smashes window of South-Western school bus with kids inside
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — A man is facing charges after he allegedly punched the window of a school bus near west Columbus earlier this week while more than two dozen kids were onboard. Deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office were called to Sturbridge and Beacon Hill roads in...
Stacy McKay, Dino Tripodis share response after being taken off-air at Sunny 95
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Sunny 95’s longtime morning radio hosts are leaving the airwaves after a series of personnel changes at Columbus Radio Group. Stacy McKay and Dino Tripodis will no longer host the morning radio show at Sunny 95. The duo were each on their second stint with the station after originally starting in […]
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.65 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 23 cents since last month. According...
Chicken fingers concept appears to have shuttered within 10 months of opening
Last summer, Columbus was excited for a Cleveland-area based fried chicken concept to open at 3260 W. Broad St. Lenny’s Chicken’s June opening was a success, with many customers loving the huge, crispy chicken fingers paired with seasoned waffle fries. Lenny’s even planned on opening another East side location. It doesn’t look like that’s happening anymore, though.
Ex-Ohio State CB arrested for allegedly robbing bank
A former Ohio State cornerback has been arrested for allegedly robbing a bank in north Columbus, Ohio. Marcus Williamson, who played at Ohio State from 2017-2021, was arrested for robbing First Merchant’s Bank on Wednesday. Williamson allegedly entered the bank around 10:40 a.m. and approached a teller with a note demanding money. Williamson was allegedly... The post Ex-Ohio State CB arrested for allegedly robbing bank appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Ohio State owes us answers. Commitment to free speech shattered when it comes to Israel.
We are owed answers about student arrest, police presence I am appalled by news that two Ohio State University student protestors were arrested Tuesday, oncharges of “being too loud." ...
Tens of thousands of people expect to attend Monster Jam Weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 100 tons of dirt is being loaded onto the Schottenstein arena floor. The city has been preparing for one of the biggest monster truck events in the country. “All we do is come in on two days prior to the event, and we put...
Hilltop police chase ends in Downtown Columbus crash
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One person was arrested and hospitalized after a high-speed chase ended in a crash on a Columbus interstate early Friday morning. Columbus police said that at 1:08 a.m. officers attempted a traffic stop after spotting a “possible suspect car” at the intersection of Sullivant Avenue and Whitethorne Avenue in the Hilltop. […]
Detectives searching for men suspected in Columbus deadly shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police are searching for two suspects who may have been involved in a deadly shooting that led to a crash in late February. Officers found Shandar Weaver fatally wounded inside a car that crashed into a building in the 3000 block of E. Main St. in the early morning hours of Feb. 28.
County engineer's office announces upcoming road closures
LANCASTER − Fairfield County Engineer Jeremiah Upp's office announced several upcoming road closures. A couple are for an extended period of time. The county will close Millersport Road (Fairfield 58) Monday, April 22, through Wednesday for bridge deck repairs, weather permitting. The closure will be on Millersport Road NE between Lancaster Street (Millersport city limits) and Leib’s Island Road NE. Construction will take place between 12595 Lancaster Street and the intersection of Millersport Road NE and Leib’s Island Road NE. The link for the closure is https://maps.app.goo.gl/6EgiTXDTQDXF1ZhU7.
Need a new job? Tri-C is trying to train Clevelanders for ‘in-demand’ fields
Ohio has all sorts of “in-demand jobs” that go unfilled. Think occupations such as truck drivers, machinists and software developers. State officials classify jobs with those labels that pay at least 80% of the state’s median hourly wage, which works out to a minimum of $17.22 per hour. Plus, these jobs must have higher-than-average growth and/or more than 600 job openings a year to qualify.
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