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Columbus entrepreneur has big vision for former Neighborhood House site on Near East Side
The building that housed the Neighborhood House, once a social services hub on Columbus' Near East Side, was purchased by a local realty firm from the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. Moses Realty, owned by Freweini Alemayoh, acquired the more than three-acre property for $1.5 million with funding from Adelphi Bank, Freedom Equity Inc....
Columbus, school district pick possible site for new public indoor swimming pool
Columbus could soon be getting a new indoor pool facility. That's after Columbus City Schools and the city Parks and Recreation Department signed a letter of intent to construct a new indoor pool and recreation complex on the Northeast Side after the school district transfers property to the city. The non-binding letter of...
'Westgate, not west hate': Community rallies against racist graffiti sprayed on playground
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A west side community group is battling back against vandals after racist graffiti was spray painted on a children's slide inside Westgate Park. "It's upsetting," said Jamecka White after ABC 6 showed her photos of the racist comments that target Jewish and African-American communities. Neighbors...
C.J. Stroud seen exchanging numbers with Ohio State football commit
The Ohio State football brotherhood is strong, even when the players aren’t yet in Columbus. In a video shared on X, you can see former Buckeye star quarterback C.J. Stroud talking with 2025 cornerback commit Devin Sanchez. The future Ohio State player gives the current Houston Texans starter his phone, as Stroud seems to be entering his number.
Ohio State baseball adds SEC transfer infielder, former top-100 prospect Luther Ellis
Ohio State baseball may have landed its biggest transfer on Friday afternoon. Infielder, Luther “Lee” Ellis, committed to the Buckeyes after playing his freshman season at South Carolina. He played in 17 games this past year, starting six of them batting .273 with 8 runs and a steal.
Michigan player has one depressing word when asked about Ohio State
The college football world moves fast and the rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan is proof of that. It wasn’t too long ago that former Buckeye head coach Jim Tressel went 9-1 against The Team Up North and Urban Meyer followed that up with a 7-0 record, but that is a distant memory.
Columbus City Council hosts final Summer Splash of the year
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus City Council hosted the third and final "Summer Splash" of 2024 today at the Marion Franklin Pool. The free event features music and free frozen treats, but is more about providing a safe place. The pools have been opened for extended hours this summer in hopes of providing a safe-space for families in the community.
Man indicted in woman’s death
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A Kanawha County grand jury handed down an indictment against a man charged with the shooting death of a Charleston woman in December 2023. Dominick Gray, of Columbus, was indicted on July 26 on charges of first degree murder, using a gun during a felony, malicious wounding and being a convicted felon with a gun.
Columbus OKs sending city workers to work from home as cybersecurity outage persists
Columbus city departments were authorized to send employees home to work this week amid an ongoing technology outage caused by a cybersecurity incident, which has been persistent since last Thursday. The city has authorized directors of departments to allow employees to work from home this week on a "case-by-case" basis, Melanie Crabill, spokesperson for...
Library officials to break ground on Marion-Franklin Branch on Monday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Metropolitan Library is set to break ground on its new Marion-Franklin Branch on Monday. The current Marion-Franklin Branch is located within the former Beery Middle School at 2740 Lockbourne Rd. It opened in 2014 as an “express branch,” and served a community that did...
What’s in a name? Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them
COLUMBUS (AP) — When it comes to Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s name, it’s complicated. The senator from Ohio introduced himself to the world in 2016 when he published his bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” under the name J.D. Vance — “like jay-dot-dee-dot,” he wrote, short for James David. In the book, he explained that […] The post What’s in a name? Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them appeared first on The Tribune.
Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Brace for Weekend Heat
Pittsburgh, PA – Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania are set to experience a significant rise in temperatures this weekend, with highs reaching up to 90 degrees. Residents can expect clear skies and sunny conditions, making it a perfect time for outdoor activities, albeit with some caution due to the heat.
Kamala Harris could jump-start Democratic turnout in Ohio’s largest cities. Why is she still expected to lose the Buckeye State?
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Barack Obama, the nation’s first Black president, won Ohio in both 2008 and 2012 with the help of minority and younger voters in the state’s largest cities. This year, Vice President Kamala Harris is aiming to become the nation’s second Black president -- and the first...
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.28 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 12 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.61 on Jan. 8, 2024, and as high as $3.69...
WCBE Presents George Ducas Live From Studio A Thurs. July 26, 2024 @ 2PM!
George Ducas is out on the road with his brand new album Long Way From Home and he's passing through Columbus and making a stop at WCBE to perform Live From Studio A!. Tune in for a mini concert and conversation on WCBE... where music matters!. It's all waiting for...
Oregon Quarterback Dillion Gabriel Reveals He Had Conversations With Ohio State During Transfer Portal Recruitment
Ohio State fifth-year transfer quarterback Will Howard is the presumptive favorite to start at quarterback for the Scarlet and Gray this season, but had the Buckeyes acted differently in the transfer portal this offseason, they could have had a different veteran signal caller leading the race. Speaking with the media...
Former Ohio State baseball player Jacob Bosiokovic making pitch for MLB role
Faced with a career-changing decision, former Delaware Hayes baseball standout Jacob Bosiokovic wasn’t afraid to pivot to keep his major league dream alive. A power-hitting shortstop in high school, Bosiokovic went on to play at Ohio State before being selected as a first baseman and corner outfielder in the 19th round (560th overall)...
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