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Charter school head pleads guilty to using $265,000 in school cash to buy New Albany home
The founder and superintendent of two Columbus charter schools pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to conspiring to commit bank fraud after using more than a quarter of a million dollars from the schools to help buy a house in New Albany. Abdirizak Y. Farah, 59, faces a possible sentence of up to 30 years in prison for his guilty plea, according to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in Columbus. Sentencing...
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.
MORPC wants your feedback on Columbus-area road projects pitched to shorten commutes
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) wants feedback on a number of road projects planned to start in the next few years. The $270 million in projects span multiple central Ohio counties, including Franklin, Fairfield and Licking. MORPC is currently asking the Ohio Department of Transportation for funding on these projects, and construction...
Lancaster-Fairfield Public Transit Becomes Official Fairfield County Department
LANCASTER, OH — The Fairfield County Commissioners are delighted to announce that Lancaster-Fairfield Public Transit (LFPT) has officially become a county department. This strategic move aims to enhance public transportation services, ensuring more efficient, accessible, and reliable transit options for the residents, visitors, and workforce of Fairfield County. LFPT...
Fifteen years later, Linnview Crossing resident sees Heath development take off again
HEATH − Mike Purington moved into the third house built in the Linnview Crossing subdivision in 2009, expecting a couple dozen more homes to rapidly fill up the streets. The Great Recession quickly halted homebuilding, giving him a more secluded environment than he ever could have anticipated. Then, in...
The Works Hosts Dozers & Diggers Event July 13
The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology will host Dozers & Diggers, a free community event, on July 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members of all ages are invited to get an up-close view of big machines including forklifts, police cruisers, fire trucks, construction vehicles, and more.
Great Granville Garage Sale helped Licking County group fight homelessness
The annual Great Granville Garage Sale is more than just a good excuse to look at vintage collectibles, handmade jewelry or stacks of old books — it’s a great way to help those in need. In 2016, the Licking County Coalition for Housing (LCCH) took over this annual...
Brick House Blue to open coworking space at Innovate New Albany with Barry Bagels shop
The city of New Albany is stepping up its efforts to help small businesses and startups. The city has announced that it is opening Brick House Blue at Innovate New Albany. The project includes the addition of a Barry Bagels shop at the location. ...
In & Out | July/August 2024 Healthy New Albany
Healthful events happening in and out of central Ohio. Parade: 11 a.m., Primary School to Church of the Resurrection. Red, White & Blues featuring Columbus Jazz Orchestra and Byron Stripling presented by Jazz Arts Group. 8 p.m., Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater, 170 E. Dublin Granville Rd. Sunday, July 7.
New Albany Health & Life Science business cluster growth
The New Albany International Business Park is one of the largest, strategically planned business parks in the nation. And, its evolution to cover more than 9,000 acres has been carefully cultivated by the city. In 1996, the Business Park was established while New Albany was still a village. Growth came...
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