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Alexander’s new playground invites more kids to be included in recess fun, and organizers say they aren’t stopping there
ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — School has yet to begin, but the new playground at Alexander Elementary School has already won the approval of its most important constituents: children. Kids swarmed the freshly-installed structures before Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony even began, including a handful of children in wheelchairs who...
Man accused of kidnapping Grove City woman twice arrested after two-month manhunt
A wanted fugitive and kidnapping suspect who escaped from a Lancaster hospital while being escorted by police two months ago was arrested Friday in northwest Ohio, the U.S. Marshals announced in a media release. Quinntel Bagley, 38, was arrested in Lima, Ohio, located in Allen County, in the 400 block of Cornell...
Ulta Beauty Hosts Grand Opening of Zanesville Store
ZANESVILLE, OH – A new store opened its doors to the public today. Ulta Beauty hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off their grand opening of the Zanesville location. Katie Parker, the General Manager, says it wasn’t a smooth path to open this store, but is excited to finally be open.
Gov. DeWine sends National Guard unit to assist with Columbus cyber breach
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced on Friday that a team within the National Guard has been asked to assist the City of Columbus, in regards to the recent cyber attack. We have... at the [Columbus] mayor's request, deployed numbers of Ohio National Guard. The...
5 people, including 2 Reynoldsburg police officers, hurt in I-70 crash
Five people, including two Reynoldsburg police officers, were hospitalized Friday afternoon after a vehicle crashed into them as they pulled into a highway u-turn lane. The crash happened at 12:37 p.m. on Columbus' Southeast Side, closed eastbound traffic on Interstate 70, and restricted westbound traffic for hours, according to the Ohio Department of...
More single-family homes pitched for Delaware’s 475-acre Terra Alta subdivision
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A central Ohio luxury real estate developer is taking the next steps to continue building out a nearly 475-acre subdivision in southern Delaware. Romanelli and Hughes’ proposal to construct 35 single-family homes within section 13 of the 473-acre Terra Alta development was approved Aug. 7 by the Delaware Planning Commission. The […]
City seeks to shutter downtown Columbus night club
For previous reports on this story view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus nightclub that was the scene of a double murder could have its doors shuttered for good. According to the Columbus City Attorney’s Office, the Property Action Team has filed a motion of contempt to seek the closure of […]
Annual Tequila Fest returns to Columbus this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An annual festival featuring different tequila, food and entertainment is returning to central Ohio. Tequila Fest Columbus is back on Saturday at Gravity, across from COSI, from 3 to 9 p.m. Tequila Fest will feature more than 50 different tequilas at the event, from Teremana, 1800 and Prospero to Mi Campo, […]
German Village cocktail lounge and restaurant closing, citing differences with landlord
Five years ago, a cocktail lounge and adjacent bistro opened on the corner of 4th and Blenkner, taking over what was once Curio and Harvest Pizzeria. The dynamic duo, Ferdinand Lounge and Bistrolino, serve a selection of craft cocktails and small plates, offering a cozy space for German Villagers to walk to and hang out on the beautiful, brick-lined patio.
Central Ohio hotel under new owner after $10 million sale
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A central Ohio hotel is now under new ownership after the property was sold for $10 million to a hospitality company. Miamisburg-based AAAR Hotels closed on the sale to buy the Cambria Hotel at 9100 Lyra Drive in Polaris on July 18, according to the Delaware County Auditor’s Office. Wilcare Delaware, […]
Contractors at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant hit safety milestone
PIKETON — Fluor-BWXT (FBP), contractors for the Department of Energy (DOE) at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant not only work productively to decontaminate and decommission (D&D) the site but do so with a prominent safety record. The contractors reached a milestone of eight million safe work hours without a recordable injury — the first time in the site’s history that this has been achieved. “I am extremely proud of...
Missing Ross County teen found safe in Oregon after months of searching
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A missing Ross County teenager, Whitney Hatfield, has been located in Salem, Oregon, after an extensive search that lasted several months. In a social media statement, Hatfield’s family announced that they received a call a few hours ago confirming her safety. “She is safe and in the hands of the police department where she was located,” the family said.
Columbus man charged with father's murder in incident where police fired at him
A man arrested by Columbus police in June after stabbing several relatives will have his first appearance in court Friday. Benjamin Kelch, 67, is charged with felonious assault and murder in the June 25 incident that resulted in his father's death, Franklin County Municipal Court records show. James Kelch, 95, died on Aug....
Friday Food Bites: Little Grand Market, Chouette, High Bank Westerville open
There’s always a lot happening in the Columbus restaurant world! Here’s the latest:. The Little Grand Market celebrates its grand opening tonight – Friday, Aug. 16 – at 6 p.m. Built as part of Thrive Companies’ Grandview Crossing development, the market features 10 local vendors, a full bar, and indoor/outdoor spaces. Also included in the facilities is a third location of Thrive’s coffee shop/cocktail bar concept, Bada Bean Bada Booze. Hit the link above for a full preview of it!
Park Sleeping Ban Considered in New Philadelphia
A council committee will decide whether to introduce legislation criminalizing certain aspects of homelessness in New Philadelphia. In a 6-to-3 ruling earlier this summer, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an Oregon community’s ban on sleeping outside at parks and other public places. New Philadelphia law director Marvin Fete thinks...
Lancaster Police Seek Public’s Help After Early Morning Shooting and Vehicle Crash
Lancaster – The Lancaster Police Department (LPD) is calling on the public for assistance following two separate incidents that occurred early this morning, August 16, 2024. At approximately 3:28 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call about a shooting at Timbertop Apartments, located in the 2200 block of North Columbus Street. The caller reported that three unidentified males were attempting to break into parked vehicles. When confronted, one of the suspects brandished a handgun and fired two rounds in the caller’s direction. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. The suspects fled the scene, heading toward Lowe’s and the entrance to River Valley Highlands, and are currently at large.
30 electronic scooters pulled from the Scioto River during cleanup effort
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – In June, Columbus residents with mobility issues expressed frustration with those who leave electronic scooters parked in the middle of neighborhood sidewalks. Columbus police and the city’s Division of Refuse Collection are now finding scooters to be a hazard elsewhere: in the Scioto River. Officers, metro park employees and volunteers with […]
PAAC to ‘Seize the Day’ with ’24-’25 season
PORTSMOUTH- The Portsmouth Area Arts Council (PAAC), through its Portsmouth Area Children’s Theatre (PACT), is ready to open yet another season of musical productions, now with its first cast of the season announced for the musical Disney’s Descendants. Once the fall season has wrapped Disney’s Descendants, the troupe...
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