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Seniors enjoy a bit of 'glitz and glamour' at the Crawford County Fair
The Youth Building at the Crawford County Fairgrounds was bustling with activity Thursday morning as 250 senior citizens attended the Glitz and Glamour Senior Day. The event was sponsored by the Crawford County Council on Aging. “We paid the entry fee for 250 of our local senior citizens to attend...
Chillicothe P.D. daily activity reports: July 18, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Officers with the Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls on July 18, 2024. Initial Narrative: I made a traffic stop and issued a speeding ticket. Investigation continuing. Case Number: PD-P2403826. Offenses: Fail To File For Registration; Operating Motor Vehicle Without. Reported Date/Time: 07/18/24 07:45. Street...
Columbus plans new courthouse building Downtown
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A building named after Franklin County’s longest-serving sheriff will be demolished after the City of Columbus purchased it for $7 million for a new court building. The James A. Karnes Building on the corner of High and Fulton streets is being purchased by the city to be made into a Franklin […]
Chillicothe Police and US Marshals Apprehend Felony Suspect
HILLICOTHE, OHIO — A joint operation involving the Chillicothe Police Department and the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force successfully apprehended a suspect, Adam Caudill, after a tense standoff at 346 Arch St. The operation, which began in the early hours of July 18, 2024, was initiated to serve a felony arrest warrant on Trevor Medley, linked to previous charges including Failure to Comply with an Order or Signal of a Police Officer and Receiving Stolen Property.
Two German Village restaurants close, plus new food offerings in Dublin and Powell
Exciting announcements keep coming in the local food and drink scene, with several anticipated projects in the suburbs. No matter where you are in Central Ohio these days, there’s almost always something new to try. Here’s your latest Food News: ...
COLUMBUS MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER, AGGRAVATED ROBBERY, AND ENGAGING IN A PATTERN OF CORRUPT ACTIVITY
Darius Wynn, 28, of Columbus pleaded guilty Thursday to murder (an unclassified felony), aggravated robbery (a felony of the first degree), engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity (a felony of the first degree) and two firearm specifications. Sentencing is set for Wednesday, August 28 at 8:30 AM. He faces a maximum penalty of life in prison with parole eligibility after 41 years.
Neighbors fed up with vacant property, squatter in Hilltop
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The people living on Safford Avenue in the Hilltop neighborhood are fed up with a vacant house on the block and the squatter who keeps breaking into it. “No matter how many times they came and boarded the house up, he just wouldn’t leave,” said a neighbor named Adrianne.
Dover reaches settlement with property owner near bridge project
DOVER (WJER) (July 19, 2024) – The city and a homeowner have finally agreed to a settlement involving a bridge reconstruction project that has been on hold for years. City officials have been discussing replacing the low-level bridge over East 20th Street near Dover Middle School since before ODOT awarded a $602,000 grant for the project in 2020. Three neighboring property owners reached eminent domain agreements with the city for small portions of their property, but a fourth has been holding out. The ensuing court case has been ongoing since 2022.
Shopping center developer purchases properties near Easton and Polaris
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Chicago-based company that touts itself as an industry leader in developing open-air shopping centers purchased two properties in the Polaris and Easton areas for more than $143 million. Pine Tree, a company with a $2.5 billion portfolio of shopping centers across the country, acquired Polaris and Easton properties in June. […]
Setting the scene: Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo festival gets underway
Brock Behlke couldn't wait to get back to the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival. "I only went for a day last year," the 22-year-old Mansfield resident said. "It was my first concert ever." A Wooster graduate, Behlke planned to be there for all three days of the festival, which kicked...
Richland County property transfers recorded July 8-12
These real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between July 8 and July 12: 1302 Rock Road, Mansfield; Todd R. and Brianne S. Dille to Timothy and Melissa Shira; $360,000 95 N. Gamble St., Shelby; Carl Schroeder Properties LLC to Johnny and Crysaleen Grace: $200,000 ...
Uhrichsville Discusses Feral Cat Population
What to do about stray cats is a situation that many communities talk about, and that discussion is back in the city of Uhrichsville. Resident Chuck Marty brought the issue to council with members echoing his frustrations over feral felines and them destroying property and yards. Marty proposed for council...
Single-family homes proposed for vacant Dublin lot near Columbus border
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — Vacant land in Dublin bordering a Columbus neighborhood could soon be home to a single-family development launched by one of central Ohio’s most prominent builders. A proposal by Schottenstein Homes calls for a development named “Miller Farms” to include 113 single-family homes on a 46.5-acre site located east of Cosgray Road […]
Richland County restaurant inspections: The latest reports and critical violations
Richland Public Health's food services program is the licensing and inspection department for food service operations, temporary and mobile food services, vending locations and retail food establishments. "When a health code violation is observed, education regarding the issue is provided to the operator and corrective measures are provided," according to the department.
Formation of Ohio University faculty union delayed by disputes over membership
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A dispute between Ohio University administrators and faculty over who can join a proposed union means an election likely won’t happen until spring semester. Last week, a lawyer working with union organizers sent a letter to the State Employment Relations Board responding to the...
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