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After teens allegedly cause ‘chaos’ with livestream prank, local festival bans unsupervised minors
Following an incident at a central Ohio festival last week, the event fired back by banning minors without an adult present. According to a social media statement from Picktown Palooza, an annual festival held in Pickerington, a group of teens incited chaos at the festival on July 12 for the sake of a livestream.
Franklin County GOP calls on Republican county engineer to resign
Despite being an elected office, the Franklin County Engineer's post - responsible for building and maintaining roads, bridges and other public infrastructure not covered by a municipality - has seldom been the focus of political fireworks. But that changed this week when the Franklin County Republican Party accused acting County Engineer Brad...
A piece of history reborn with Shoults Covered Bridge restoration in Licking County
Dozens of Licking County residents navigated winding dirt roads to a seemingly obscure spot in rural Ohio, only to find themselves at the heart of a significant celebration. They gathered to commemorate the meticulous reconstruction of a cherished historic wooden bridge, a feat that was far from mundane and steeped in local heritage.
Family of man killed by officers during RNC seeks answers
Angelique Sharpe now sadly knows firsthand how frequently police interactions can turn deadly for Black men. Her brother, Samuel Sharpe Jr., was shot and killed on North 14th and West Vliet streets on Tuesday, July 16 by Columbus, Ohio, police officers who were in the city to work at the Republican National Convention.
Win Tickets to the Cincinnati Music Festival
Text “ROADTRIP” to 52140 for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Cincinnati Music Festival July 26th-27th starring Fantasia, Maxwell, October London, and Ne-Yo! Disclaimer: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States residing within the Columbus, OH, metropolitan area, who are 18 years of age […]
Five-Star Safety Trey McNutt Pushes Commitment Date Back To August 3
Friday was set to be the day that Cleveland Shaker Heights five-star safety Trey McNutt (6-0, 180) announced his commitment, but he has decided that he needs more time to make his decision and pushed his commitment date back to Aug. 3. McNutt is the No. 19 overall player in...
Former Ohio University student imprisoned for stealing nearly $180,000 from fraternity
ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) – A former Ohio University student will spend the next five years in prison after being sentenced for theft and fraud. According to the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office, Matthew Streeter, 29, a former OU student, pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated theft and telecommunications fraud, both third degree felonies. Court documents stated […]
Columbus healthcare provider sentenced for Medicaid fraud
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The owner of a home healthcare agency has been sentenced after being convicted of falsely billing the state’s Medicaid system. Dorreetha Irby, owner of Loving Hearts LLC of Columbus, was sentenced Thursday to five years of probation, a suspended 10-month prison sentence and $13,261.06 in restitution, according to Ohio Attorney General […]
1 fatally shot near East Linden area
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police are investigating after a person was shot dead near the East Linden neighborhood on Saturday morning. Police were called to the 1700 block of Genesee Avenue on a report of a shooting just before 10:40 a.m. Officers arrived on the scene minutes later...
Actors’ Theatre of Columbus brings Shakespeare back to Schiller Park
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Actors’ Theatre of Columbus is bringing Shakespeare back to the park this weekend with a modern retelling of the Bard's classic comedy, “Twelfth Night.”. First performed in 1602, the play is about love. A complex plot with many different relationships, the story centers...
Mother of 4-year-old boy in Amber Alert charged with domestic violence, assault
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A mother was arrested Friday in connection with an Amber Alert for her 4-year-old son. Sierra Brown, 24, was charged with domestic violence and assault. Her friend, 23-year-old Taysen Hixon, was also arrested and charged with aggravated menacing. Just before 5 a.m., Brown’s son Matthew Brown-Giamarco...
Columbus woman pleads guilty to murder of infant, sentenced to 20 years in prison
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated murder in the death of a four-month-old. Melissa R. Thorp pleaded guilty Thursday to the 2022 murder of Aaron M. Thorp, her four-month-old son, according to court documents. On Sept. 12, 2022, police responded to […]
Columbus Weather: A dry and warm weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — SATURDAY: Sun and clouds. High: 86. Good morning, Central Ohio! A warm and dry weekend is on tap as a high-pressure system dominates the area. A few afternoon clouds are possible today with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Clear skies continue tonight with comfortable overnight lows in the low 60s.
Columbus man pleads guilty to armed robbery of postal workers
Watch previous coverage of this story in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus man has pleaded guilty to robbing a U.S. Postal Service employee at gunpoint. A.J. Williams, 20, pleaded guilty Thursday to counts of brandishing a firearm in a violent crime, aggravated robbery of U.S. property and conspiracy to commit […]
Minor League Recap - Lake County Wins the Game and Gains Bazzana
COL 6 - LOU 4. The Columbus Clippers took on the Louisville Bats (CIN) Friday night. Doug Nikhazy took the mound and showed that he was, in fact, capable of giving up a run. It was a bit of a rough night for the 24-year-old LHP. Nikhazy needed 83 pitches to get through 4.0 innings. In that unplanned short start, he gave up 3 hits, 3 walks, and allowed 2 runs. He struck out 4. Despite what is not a great box score, Nikhazy still maintains a sub 1.00 ERA at 0.86 ERA. The Clippers turned to 26-year-old righty Nick Mikolajchak for the 5th inning. He also struggled slightly against the Bats, giving up 3 hits and allowing 1 earned run. Jose Tena committed a fielding error to start the bottom of the 5th, allowing the lead off hitter to reach base and ultimately score. LHP Erik Sabrowski locked it in for the Clippers and went 1.2 innings, throwing 29 pitches. He did not give up a hit or allow a run, but did walk 3 and did not strike out a batter. It would be enough of an effort, paired with a successful offense, to earn Sabrowski the win. His record improves to 3-1. The righty Peter Strzelecki recorded his 7th hold of the season, coming in to finish the 7th inning and pitch the 8th. He only walked 1 batter and struck out a batter in his 1.2 innings pitched. Right hander Andrew Walters recorded his 3rd save, pitching the 9th inning. Walters allowed 1 hit and struck out 1.
Counting down Top 13 Ohio 2026 prospects after the summer camps
Ryan Day, Mark Pantoni and the Ohio State staff are assembling a great 2025 recruiting class that currently includes eight Ohioans. The Buckeyes have a great start to their 2026 recruiting class with a commitment from elite wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. Day has said recruiting Ohio will always be...
Trenton Township prepares annexation Q&A
SUNBURY — Trenton Township held a community meeting on April 10 to discuss annexation. Officials later put together a question-and-answer guide to accompany the presentation. Threats for annexation into Sunbury has led the township to engage with property owners neighboring the city and look into slowing down annexation. “The...
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