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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...
Report puts 2 Ohio cities in top 50 of dirtiest in nation
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A study ranking the “dirtiest” cities in the U.S. puts two Ohio municipalities in the top 50. The report from the website Lawnstarter.com has Dayton at No. 42 and Cincinnati at No. 50 overall. Cleveland ranks 57th overall, but is the worst in Ohio for litter involving cigarette butts, the report says. Columbus is one of the cleanest cities in the U.S., ranking 137th.
Pickerington Calendar June/July 2024
9 a.m., Hidden Acres Legacy Farm, 7140 Reynoldsburg-Baltimore Rd. Bring your yoga mats to the farm and interact with baby goats and nature while enjoying a session hosted by certified yoga instructors. June 1. Summer Reading begins with Comic Fest!. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way. Readers...
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 […]
Friday Night Bandstand concerts begin May 31 with Bad Influence in downtown Lancaster
The Friday Night Bandstand concerts held in downtown Lancaster kick off on Friday. Concerts start at 7 p.m., but those that have opening acts will start at 6 p.m. The 2024 schedule, according to the Lancaster Parks and Recreation website is as follows:. May 31: Starts at 6 p.m. with...
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...
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...
Route 33 Brew Trail showcases best beers in Fairfield County
Pickerington area breweries aren’t just breweries – they’re supporters of local music, sports, small businesses, food trucks and more. They’re places where community members, friends and family gather to enjoy each other’s company, have a drink or two and share laughs. “It’s not always about...
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 […]
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.
Carroll/Canal Winchester news: Free tire collection event this weekend
Residents of Canal Winchester are invited to a free tire collection event this weekend. Area health departments will be facilitating the collection from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 1 at Brobst Park, 5321 Winchester Pike, Canal Winchester. The event is open to all residents of Franklin County, as well as Canal Winchester residents residing in Fairfield County.
Historic Pickerington spots with a spooky history
If you are a fan of crime podcasts and whodunits, you’ll want to participate in the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce’s Murder Mystery Night on July 27, wherein teams don their detective caps and suss out chamber members/suspects around town. The intrigue of the event got staff at...
'People say Columbus has lost all its historic charm.' Zone In would wipe away more of it.
Michael Feist is a longtime historian and preservationist who enjoys documenting little-known, lost and undiscovered elements of Columbus’ past. I'm an urbanist. I love walkable, dense cities with pleasant streets and charming buildings. I took COTA for years from a low-rent apartment and I can recognize a first-hand need for new zoning...
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