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Criminal charges for Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther still possible
The special prosecutor that may criminally charge Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther for a phone call he made to a Franklin County judge says he has faced delays in making a decision in the case. Whitehall City Attorney Brad Nicodemus was assigned as special prosecutor in December after Judge Stephanie Mingo...
Columbus Landmarks places Ohio State University East Hospital tower on endangered list
Columbus Landmarks released its most endangered buildings list for 2024. The most visible building on the list may be the 16-story circular tower at Ohio State University East Hospital on Taylor Avenue north of East Broad Street. Landmarks CEO Rebecca Kemper said her group is concerned that Ohio State could...
I-670 scheduled to close Downtown this weekend
View a previous report on ODOT’s summer construction projects in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The westbound lanes of Interstate 670 crossing Downtown are scheduled to close this weekend. The Ohio Department of Transportation announced it will close all lanes from Interstate 71 to State Route 315 beginning at 11 p.m. Friday […]
New Toyota manufacturing facility in Columbus to create 85 jobs by 2026
A new Toyota Manufacturing Facility is coming to Columbus. The Governor broke ground on the nearly $100M project on Wednesday, May 29. The 295,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility will specialize in electric forklift production. The project is expected to create up to 85 new jobs for Hoosiers by the end...
Ohio bill could lead to criminal charges for 'obscene' materials in classrooms
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — An Ohio bill is in the works that would criminally charge teachers and librarians for giving students access to obscene materials. If the bill becomes law, teachers could face a fifth-degree felony for handing out books, sharing social media posts or distributing other materials that would be considered "obscene" under Ohio's current definition.
Pickaway County Republican Central Committee Unanimously Backs Primary Winners
In a decisive move signaling unity and support for Republican candidates, the Pickaway County Republican Central Committee (PCRCC) unanimously endorsed contenders at their latest meeting held in Circleville, Ohio. Breaking from past traditions, the committee’s endorsement, led by new chairman Travis Ricketts, underscores a renewed commitment to back candidates at local, state, and national levels.
The best places to live in Ohio, according to U.S. News & World Report
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – U.S. News & World Report has named the six best places to live in Ohio in 2024. U.S. News & World Report evaluated each city in the study based on “an analysis of public data and user opinions.” Data sources included U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the U.S. Department of Labor […]
Columbus weekend events: Breakaway Music Festival and Hops on High
Here's what's happening around Columbus this weekend:🍓 Take a sweet day trip to downtown Newark for the Strawberry Festival.11am-10pm Friday and Saturday, 11am-6pm Sunday. Free!🎵 Dance as the bass drops at the Breakaway Music Festival.4-11pm Friday and 3-11pm Saturday, Historic Crew Stadium. $99 daily general admission, $159 weekend pass.🎶 Get funky with George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, innovators of the genre.7pm Friday, OSU's Mershon Auditorium, 1871 N. High St. $43+.🎆 Feel the Force during tonight's Star Wars-themed fireworks, as well as other promotions at Clippers games all weekend long.7:05pm Friday, Huntington Park. $8-21.🌳 Watch "Crazy Rich Asians" at Topiary Park,...
City digs up woman’s yard. She’s still getting high water bills.
Rose Rosser, a Columbus resident, received a $530 water bill after her home came under the jurisdiction of the City of Columbus' Division of Sewage and Drainage, and despite a technician's visit, no resolution was found.
As Ohio maternity wards vanish - birthing center hopes to provide mothers another option
When Christina and Paul DeHart found out Christina was pregnant with their first child, they sought care with Ohio Birth Center in Columbus, hoping to have a more holistic birth experience. However, due to an Ohio law, where they've received prenatal care for months might not be where they have their baby. For...
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