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This 40 year-old pizzeria is for sale
A pizzeria that has served the greater Columbus area for over four decades is now for sale. According to Lithopolis-based realtor Megan Bell, Tommy Wayne’s Pizza—which is located approximately 45 minutes southeast of Downtown Columbus in Amanda, Ohio—is for sale. The pizzeria, which has been open for...
County Connections: Maywood Mission continues its work to assist those in need
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it to anyone else.” - Charles Dickens. Anyone can fall on hard times. And in the fear and uncertainty of a crisis, it can be hard to know where to turn, and even harder to maintain your hope.
New Project introduced at Planning and Zoning meeting
At the June meeting of the Planning and Zoning Committee, there was extensive discussion of the history and current plans for the “Jodiro Project,” a mix of 550 homes, townhomes, and apartments across the street from Ohio Christian University (OCU). Jodiro has been under discussion for several years. At the same meeting, Gary Smith of G2 Planning and Design in Columbus, introduced a new project by Highland Real Estate, to be located just east of the Circleville City School buildings, and to the north and...
Circleville City Council Aims to Put Safety Levy on Ballot Again, City Concerned on Budget
[CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio – July 2, 2024] — The Circleville City Council is set to hear the first reading of an ordinance proposing the placement of a safety levy back on the ballot. This proposal, which originated from the finance committee, comes after two previous attempts to pass the levy failed in recent election cycles. In the most recent vote in March, the levy was narrowly defeated by just 51 votes, and the city hopes citizens will reconsider their stance.
Lancaster Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting on N. Columbus St.
Lancaster, Ohio — Police are searching for suspect or suspects in a early morning shooting that occurred in the city. In the early hours of June 29, 2024, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 100 block of N. Columbus St. at 1:57 A.M. Upon arrival, officers discovered that approximately three shots had been fired, striking two unoccupied parked vehicles. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Kelly Brown's love of escape rooms led him to open The Games We Play Escape Rooms
LANCASTER − After enjoying escape rooms for 10 years, Kelly Brown decided to open his own. Thus, the birth of The Games We Play Escape Rooms at 1806 W. Fair Ave. in March. "They're amazing," Brown said of escape rooms. "The idea is it's an interactive scavenger hunt indoors. You get to unplug...
New fingerprinting devices coming to local courts
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Local courts are set to receive new technology for fingerprinting. In the Miami Valley, select courts in Clark, Clinton, Darke Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Warren counties are receiving the new devices. According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the technology will allow the state’s computerized criminal records database more […]
Fourth of July travel will be booming; get ready for crowded roads
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — If you’re among the approximately 25 percent of Americans heading out of town for the Fourth of July holiday, be prepared. Whether it’s a flight, a train, a car or a cruise ship, holiday travel is back. “Recovery in travel appears to have finally taken place, but it’s taken us almost […]
Home care providers pay $4.5M to settle false claims allegations
Three home care agencies operating in Texas, Ohio and Indiana agreed to pay nearly $4.5 million to resolve allegations that they provided illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare referrals, the Justice Department disclosed on Monday. Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati, which are owned...
Alzheimer’s Association’s Empowered Caregiver Program coming to Marblehead
Among Ohio caregivers, 63.7% have chronic health conditions, 27.8% have depression, and 17.4% are in poor physical health, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. To help with these stresses and challenges, the Alzheimer’s Association offers “The Empowered Caregiver” programs. During...
Yes, hurricanes impact Ohio. Does record-setting Hurricane Beryl pose a threat to region?
Hurricane Beryl, the earliest storm to become a Category 5 Hurricane in history, is approaching North America and will likely hit Mexico Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Several deaths are already attributed to the powerful, record-setting storm as of Tuesday as it made its way through the Caribbean...
Mahoning Valley Historical Society receives $1.35M from state Capital Budget
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society (MVHS) will receive a total of $1.35 million from the state of Ohio in the new biennial Capital Budget. MVHS will receive $750,000 from the One Time Strategic Community Investment Fund, and $600,000 from the 2025-2026 capital budget. These funds are part of the $3.5...
Nice Tuesday, humidity & storm chances increase around holiday
We’ve got another nice day ahead of us, we’ll just be a bit warmer. Highs warm to the upper 80s to near 90 under mainly sunny skies. We’ll feel a slight breeze at times, and luckily, humidity still remains nice and comfortable. That all changes tomorrow. The...
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