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Most expensive homes sold in Franklin, Delaware counties in June
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The most expensive Franklin County home sold in June went for $6 million, while the top Delaware County home was sold for $1.4 million. NBC4 analyzed daily property sale records from the Franklin and Delaware county auditor’s offices and filtered for “one-family dwellings” to not include apartments, duplexes, or unrelated land […]
Animals, rides and more bring visitors to the Franklin County Fair
The Ohio State Fair starts near the end of the month, but you can get your fix a bit early at the Franklin County Fair, which is slated for July 15-21. In addition to the requisite food and rides, visitors can enjoy the crowning of fair royalty, a variety of exhibits, tractor pulls, an ice-cream social, story times and touch-a-truck for kids, assorted eating contests and much more.
Ohio Property Taxes: 60% of Homeowners Struggle to Afford – Auditor Michael Stinziano Advocates for Reform
Michael Stinziano, Franklin County Auditor, advocates for legislative changes in Ohio to ease property tax burdens for homeowners, proposing reforms like expanding the Homestead Exemption and introducing measures such as property tax circuit breakers and a deferral program for those facing financial challenges. Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano Urges Legislative Reforms for Ohio Property Taxes […]
7 family members escape burning home in Truro Township overnight
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Columbus family is OK after escaping a fire in Truro Township near the Blacklick Woods Metro Park early Friday. The fire broke out at about 2 a.m. Four adults and three children escaped safely. Investigators said the fire began in the garage. A neighboring...
Conference Realignment: Which schools are in which leagues?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — It's a Friday in the summer and we're still almost two months away from the start of college football season. We've been going through withdrawal since you-know-who won the national championship almost six months ago. Perhaps you've forgotten which Pac-10 Pac-12 schools entered the transfer...
Gateway’s ‘Summer of Love’ movie series to feature Frances Ha, Scott Pilgrim and more
View a previous report on changes made to Gateway Film Center since it reopened in 2021 in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A nonprofit cinema is showing a variety of iconic romance movies this summer, including fan favorites like The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Gateway […]
Columbus Weather: Scattered rain, storms possible again Friday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Scattered showers and storms today with high humidity, but more sun on the way for the weekend with lower humidity. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy, warm, muggy, sctd. rain & storms, high 86. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, rain leaving, low 67. SATURDAY: Partly cloudy, high 83. SUNDAY: Mostly...
Former Ohio State basketball player Musa Jallow's second career brings him back to OSU
The ball banked off the backboard, a pass from former Tiffin guard Devaughn Munson intended for his trailing teammate. Racing down the court a few steps behind, with an eye on the rim and an opening in his path, Musa Jallow seized the opportunity. Rising as former Dayton and Akron forward Xeyrius Williams looked on, Jallow grabbed the ball with two hands, soared through the air inside Ohio Dominican’s gym and slammed it home. ...
Labor deal off the table for $2B John Glenn Columbus International Airport project
Trade unions have struck out in securing a labor deal over the construction of the new terminal at John Glenn Columbus International Airport that they say is necessary to protect wages and benefits of union and nonunion workers on the site. "It's really just disappointing," said Mike Knisley, secretary-treasurer of...
'Chaotic': Some Ohio colleges worry FAFSA fallout will hurt enrollment this fall
After a couple of turbulent years for fall enrollment during the pandemic, things were starting to look up for Ohio Dominican University. The campus on Columbus' East Side saw a 30% increase in freshman enrollment between 2021 and 2023, offsetting two smaller enrollment classes during the pandemic and pushing total enrollment beyond pre-pandemic numbers. University leaders were feeling optimistic about this academic year.
Column: How Columbus resident Peter McDonough became a YouTube sensation in Nepal
To neighbors on the quiet, leafy street where he lives on Columbus’ Northeast Side, Peter McDonough, 37, appears typical enough. He mows his lawn, plays outside with his two young daughters and commutes regularly to his job at the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Few would guess that McDonough, who...
Mid-Ohio Food Collective to open farm in the Hilltop neighborhood
The Hilltop isn’t the first place you’d expect to find a farm, especially one as innovative as the new Mid-Ohio Farm, which is opening to the public later this year. Located off West Broad Street in the Highland West neighborhood sits a once vacant seven-acre property, owned by the City of Columbus, but leased by the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, the largest hunger relief organization in central Ohio. The group feeds over half a million people a year, but Mike Hochron, the organization's Senior VP of Communications, says the goal isn’t just any food.
Ohio State recruiting set for big 48 hours of commitments: Buckeye Breakfast
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s 2025 class hasn’t had an ideal two days, with four-star edge Justin Hill committing to Alabama and five-star wideout Dakorien Moore committing to Oregon. But things can turn around on Friday and Saturday. Four-star edge rusher Damien Shanklin, the No. 110 overall...
More chances for rain before skies clear out in time for the weekend
It's another dry start for Central Ohio, but also another warm and muggy one! Going into the rest of today, temperatures are on their way back to seasonable numbers. We're also looking at chances for showers and storms to return as well.
Columbus Council Approves Amended Clock Tower Maintenance Agreement
(Columbus) The Columbus City Council approved an amendment to a clock tower maintenance agreement at a recent regular meeting. The original agreement was approved in 2018 with John Salzwedel to maintain the clock tower at City Hall. Salzwedel is requesting an increase in the contract which was last increased in...
Avondale’s April Knight Prepares to Represent Columbus City Schools on the National Stage
July 5, 2024 – For twenty years, April Knight has served students of Columbus City Schools (CCS) as a proud principal. For the 2025-2026 school year, Knight will continue to support CCS students, but it will be on the national stage. Knight, the principal at Avondale Elementary School, is...
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