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Senior Hub-Meals on Wheels receives grant from Fairfield County Foundation
LANCASTER - The Senior Hub-Meals on Wheels Fairfield County recently received a grant in the name of the Richard L. Roundhouse and the Alma S. Busby through the Fairfield County Foundation for the agency’s parking lot expansion project. “We are grateful for the funding from the Richard L. Roundhouse/Alma S. Busby Fund through the Fairfield County Foundation,” said Executive Director Anna Tobin in a news release. “The grant will support the expansion of our parking area which...
State says Judge Mingo boosted 'perception of the judiciary' in handling of call by mayor
The Ohio Disciplinary Counsel, the agency that investigates judges and lawyers accused of misconduct, has dismissed a complaint against a Franklin County municipal judge who was involved with an improper "ex parte" phone conversation last year. Municipal Judge Stephanie Mingo initially declined to identify Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther as the city...
Columbus Weather: Stretch of high temperatures with heat index values over 100 by Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — SUNDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Hot and humid. Iso. pop-up shower. High: 93. MONDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Hot and humid. High: 94. Good morning, Central Ohio! It is day 2 of temperatures above 90. A high-pressure system keeps most of the region dry today with plenty of sunshine. There is a low chance for a pop-up shower with the best chance for storms in far northeast Ohio. It will be warm and muggy tonight with overnight lows in the upper 60s and low 70s.
Columbus police looking for driver in NW Side hit-skip that killed pedestrian Sunday
Columbus police are seeking a driver they say killed a pedestrian in a hit-and-run early Sunday on the city's Northwest Side. Around 3 a.m., a 2013 or 2014 white Scion xD driving east on West Granville Road struck a pedestrian walking in the area west of Sawmill Place Boulevard, according to Columbus...
Columbus man guilty of road-rage assault with baseball bat sentenced
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man who pleaded guilty to beating another with a baseball bat after a road-rage incident was sentenced recently to over two years in prison. According to court documents, Sterling Pankratz, 35, was sentenced to 2½ years in prison after pleading guilty to felonious assault, stemming from a road-rage incident that […]
See how Columbus City School District students compare to private school peers
Grade 3-8 For private school students on vouchers who lived in the boundaries of the Columbus City School District during the 2022-2023 school year: 3,474 students in grades 3-8 took for English language arts and math tests; 1,116 students took science tests, which are only required in fifth and eighth grades. Private schools can administer Ohio’s State Tests or over three dozen alternative assessments.
Oregon coach does not hold back on Ohio State
The Oregon Ducks are officially joining the Big Ten this season, setting up an absolutely massive showdown with the Ohio State Buckeyes this season. And it doesn’t sound like Oregon head coach Dan Lanning is underselling the importance of the upcoming showdown. During the most recent appearance of The...
Vance dodges on whether Trump's immigration policy would lead to family separations
Ohio Sen. JD Vance, former President Donald Trump’s running mate, on Saturday evaded multiple questions about whether Trump’s proposed “zero tolerance” policy on immigration would lead to family separation. First, Vance told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that before imposing mass deportations, Trump would need to...
One person injured in Franklinton shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police are responding to a shooting in Franklinton on Saturday night. Authorities said the shooting occurred near the intersection of W. Broad St. and Shepherd St. around 9:19 p.m. One person was transported to Grant Medical Center in stable condition. According to police, a few...
The Exponent named ‘Best College Newspaper,’ ‘Best Deadline Reporting’ by Society of Professional Journalists-Ohio
Earlier today, The Exponent was awarded First Place in the “Best College Newspaper” and the “Best Deadline Reporting” categories at the annual contest hosted by the Society of Journalism-Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus chapters. This is a regional recognition. Earlier this week, The Exponent was named a...
“Columbus ArborFest,” hosted by Clintonville GreenSpot and Green Columbus
The first Columbus ArborFest, a celebration of the trees, plants, waterways, animals, and insects of Columbus, will be held at Whetstone Park this summer on Saturday, August 24 from 1pm to 5pm. The festival is free to attend and will feature live music, food trucks, local exhibitors, a native plant sale, and activities for adults and children alike.
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