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Brewery raising money for son of Alexa Stakely, mother who died trying to stop carjacking
A Southeast Side brewery has planned a charity drive to benefit the son of a woman who died trying to stop her vehicle from being stolen with the child inside. Loose Rail Brewing, located at 37 W. Waterloo St., in Canal Winchester, is hosting the fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m....
Columbus donut concept closing doors of Near East Side location
Before the end of the month, Monster Baby Donuts will be leaving the city’s Near East Side. According to a social media post, the concept will shutter its location inside the East Market on July 20. “This year has been an absolute whirlwind, and we are so thankful to...
National Minority Mental Health Month raises awareness of challenges facing racial, ethnic groups
COLUMBUS, Ohio — July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The yearly observance is focused on raising awareness about the challenges facing racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S. when it comes to mental illness. Medical experts say mental health includes emotional, mental and social well-being. It impacts...
Ohio State Basketball: Why Aaron Bradshaw is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
Things took quite a turn last season at Ohio State, with Chris Holtmann’s firing in February leading to a late-season surge under interim coach Jake Diebler. Now Diebler is the full-time leader for the Buckeyes and has had quite the task at hand getting this program back to the top of the Big Ten standings. Last year ended with 22 wins and a 9th place finish in the league despite that resurgence; are better days in the near future for a program under new direction?
Average gas prices fell by nearly 11 cents per gallon in Columbus last week
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Average gasoline prices in Columbus fell 10.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.37 on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 500 stations in Columbus. Prices in Columbus are 13.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and 0.8 cents per gallon...
'We have A.I. landlords,' housing attorney warns of automated evictions in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Housing attorneys in Columbus are advocating for more regulation and representation as they say Columbus landlords are now turning to artificial intelligence to evict tenants from their homes. "It's one of the few professions that still has 'lord' in the name and it's going back...
Columbus Weather: Week starts with hot, humid weather; showers possible
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Hot & humid to start the week with some scattered storms for the first half of the week then cooler temps return. MONDAY: Partly cloudy, hot, muggy, few isolated showers/storms, high 93. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy, chance for scattered showers & storms, low 75. TUESDAY –...
Local dad encourages others to donate to ABC6 Back to School Drive
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Life for Robert Allen hasn’t been easy after falling on to hard times a few years ago. Today, the local father of three says his life back on track. "We were going through a very tough time," Allen said. "We became homeless because I...
Columbus Metropolitan Library set to break ground on new, larger Marion-Franklin branch
The Columbus Metropolitan Library has announced plans to break ground on the new Marion-Franklin Branch at 2800 Lockbourne Road. The ceremony, set for 10:30 a.m. July 29, will feature library leaders, city officials, and community members. The event is open to the public. "It will be a decade in September...
What to know about EA Sports College Football 25 as an Ohio State football fan
The Ohio State football season is less than 50 days away. But fans will have an opportunity to see what the Buckeyes' 2024 roster is like this week. EA Sports College Football 25 will be widely released Friday. It is the first college football video game since 2014, and is set to include current players with the emergence of name, image and likeness.
Who are the best Olympians associated with central Ohio? Here are the top 10 before 2024 Olympics
The Olympic Games are returning this summer in Paris, with the opening ceremony scheduled for July 26. And the 2024 games will have their fair share of central Ohio connections. At the Olympics, many athletes with central Ohio connections have found success, including four gold medals for Columbus natives and...
Ohio man, granted a pardon years ago, now coaches others through process
In semi-retirement, lifelong Columbus resident Greg Winbush has been coaching others on how to get through a paperwork-heavy process with sometimes burdensome emotional baggage: trying for a governor's pardon. “I see myself come through the door when I talk to somebody because I know what it feels like to be...
Columbus Council Discuss Revisions To Facade Grant Program
(Columbus) The Columbus City Council discussed revisions to a façade grant program at a recent committee of the whole meeting. The grant program is a fundamental part of helping revitalize downtown Columbus. Director of Community and Economic Development Mike Kornmann says one of the big changes that could be...
Man sentenced after child sexually-oriented material found in online account
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus man was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for possessing material showing minors engaging in sexual activities. David A. Stickler, 35, pleaded guilty last week to one third-degree felony count of pandering sexually-oriented matter involving a minor or impaired person and two fourth-degree felony counts of illegal use […]
Columbus Blue Jackets Coaching Search, Tavares Contract Talk, Parise Retirement Update
Aaron Portzline reports the Columbus Blue Jackets are meeting with coaching candidates, likely Dean Evason and Jay Woodcroft, aiming to finalize a decision within weeks and avoid prolonging the process into August. Columbus Blue Jackets considering Dean Evason and Jay Woodcroft for head coaching role. John Tavares nearing the end...
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