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Federal audit finds Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority's contractor missed problems
A federal inspection of Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority apartments found numerous problems, and that the agency didn't do a good job overseeing the performance of the contractor hired to manage the program. An audit by the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development states that families...
Trending: Ohio State Gets Disrespected Again By The College Football World In A New Trailer That Left Many Fans Angry
Ohio State will be ranked as one of the two best teams in the country when the preseason AP Top 25 poll comes out next month, but even though they are supposed to be one of the best teams in college football, one media outlet does not very highly rate them.
Northern Ohio Fourth of July Forecast: Morning Rain Clears for Evening Celebrations
Cleveland, OH – Northern Ohio residents can expect a wet start to their Fourth of July celebrations, but the skies will clear up just in time for evening festivities. The National Weather Service in Cleveland forecasts morning showers from 6 AM until 9 AM, with conditions improving significantly for the rest of the day.
Lancaster Officer Graduates from Patrol’s Basic Peace Officer Class Joins Father at Department
Columbus, OH – Cole A. Williams from the Lancaster Police Department was among the 44 officers who graduated from the 150th Basic Peace Officer Class. The graduation ceremony took place on Wednesday afternoon at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy. This was a special graduation for one Lancaster...
ABDO-men return for Granville Fourth of July parade tradition
While visiting his brother-in-law in Frederick, Maryland, Greg Dixon was killing time. Dixon and his wife, Megan, accompanied by friends Jeff and Vicki Lammers, milled about in a multifloor antique shop cluttered with dust-covered junk-treasure and antiques. Dixon’s fingers fluttered through a long, skinny box of postcards, one at a...
Annual 'Veterans Appreciation Cruise-In' puts the Vet in Corvette
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A car show tradition at the Star Spangled Spectacular puts the spotlight on veterans and car enthusiasts for their years of service. The "Veterans appreciation cruise-in" at Faurot Park featured close to 100 cars with a variety of makes and models, with some cars dating back to as early as 1920.
What’s open and closed in Ohio on July 4th
To see notable Fourth of July events in central Ohio, watch the video in the player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Many central Ohio stores and restaurants are open with varying hours on Thursday, while a few businesses are closed for Independence Day. Find which retailers are open or closed below. Is the library open […]
Their View: Supporting the American tire retreading industry
Tire retreading supports thousands of good paying jobs across the country and in Ohio. Akron is the Rubber Capital of the world, and the tire and retread industries have been critical to the local economy for decades. Trucking companies rely on retreaded tires to keep their trucks on the road...
Man critically injured during alleged robbery in north Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man is in critical condition after being assaulted during an alleged robbery Wednesday night in north Columbus. Police said that they received reports a man was unresponsive just before 11 p.m. at the intersection of Corrugated Way and English Alley from an assault. Officers found the man had suffered from […]
Cameron Mitchell's new downtown Columbus steakhouse is ready for its debut
Butcher & Rose, a new steakhouse from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, will join the downtown Columbus dining scene this Saturday. Located on the ground floor of Edwards Cos.' Preston Centre at 155 E. Broad St., the restaurant will serve dinner seven nights a week, from 4-10 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 4-9 p.m. on Sundays.
HUD audit: Columbus Housing Authority's contractor CGI missed problems in Section 8 homes
The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority — through a contractor — failed to ensure all Section 8 housing met quality standards, according to a new federal report. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Inspector General released a report Tuesday on Columbus’ housing choice voucher program, often called Section 8. The program for...
Mansfield resident working with big-time collaborators in Nashville music scene
Joe Richard is on the verge of a breakthrough. The Mansfield resident and Nashville recording artist appears on the cover of the July edition of Cashbox magazine. Next week, Richard will collaborate with Nashville producer Ken Royster, who has worked with multi-platinum artist Luke Combs, among others, on two songs. ...
DeWine orders flags lowered for fallen Ohio officer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) — Governor DeWine has ordered flags to be lowered following the death of a Cleveland police officer. DeWine announced in a press release that flags should be flown at half-staff in honor of the life and service of officer Jamieson Ritter. This order applies to all public buildings and grounds throughout Cuyahoga […]
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