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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 Gov. Mike DeWine orders lowering of flags to honor fallen Cleveland police officer Jamieson Ritter
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered flags of the United States and state of Ohio lowered to half-staff throughout Cuyahoga County and other state buildings to honor Cleveland police officer Jamieson Ritter, who was fatally shot in the line of duty. "Governor DeWine has ordered that the...
Demolition, reconstruction proposed for High Street McDonald’s
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A proposal suggests demolishing the McDonald’s at 1972 N. High St., rebuilding the restaurant closer to High Street and adding a small rear parking lot off Pearl Street. The new building would continue the lot’s history with McDonald’s, which has been on the site since 1965, according to records from the […]
Temporary closure of U.S. 69 railroad crossing for repairs
(KOAM) - The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has announced that starting Monday, July 15, 2024, the BNSF Railway will close the U.S. 69 railroad crossing at the south city limits of Columbus to carry out essential repairs.
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 […]
These 10 cities have the most ‘clueless cooks’ in the US (sorry, Ohio)
When it comes to putting food to flame, certain regions are a few blades short of a Cuisinart. One city in Ohio has the highest rate of culinary illiteracy in the country — and the Buckeye State got burned overall. The 10 cities with the highest numbers of “clueless cooks” in the US have been revealed, and Cleveland tops the list, according to “Clueless Cooks: The 2024 Report” from Indiana wholesaler Meats by Linz. With a population of slightly more than 351,000, Cleveland logged a staggering 10,258 Google searches related to rudimentary kitchen skills. In fact, the seventh-largest state is home...
Story of the Clintonville Mystery House Will Be Explored in an Upcoming Documentary
Meshach Malley, the grandson of homeowner Bob Erickson, wants to provide a behind-the-scenes historical look at Clintonville’s most distinctive and fascinating residence. Bob Erickson’s whimsical Clintonville home, with its turrets and fanciful adornments, has been a point of curiosity in its neighborhood and beyond for decades. Now, a documentary will open the home’s doors to the curious and tell its story.
Central Ohio’s cat-retrieving expert reveals best practices
A Columbus woman enlisted the help of a local cat-retrieving expert, Duane Hook, to rescue a cat that had been stuck in a tree for several days, learning valuable information about how to handle such situations.
Daycare with locations across U.S. greenlit to build first central Ohio academy
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — A daycare chain boasted as the “innovator in educational child care” with locations across the East Coast received final approval to build its first Ohio academy in the Columbus area. A proposal by Lightbridge Academy, a New Jersey-based daycare chain, to build a location on a 1.68-acre Dublin site near the […]
Thousands expected at Columbus’ Red, White, and Boom amid severe weather threat
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Thousands of residents from across the state are anticipated to gather in the capital city for the annual Red, White, and Boom fireworks display, despite weather warnings from the National Weather Service. Dubbed the largest fireworks display in the Midwest, Red, White, and Boom draws...
Staying safe in the heat for Red, White and Boom
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The food vendors are parking as close as they can to the fireworks to serve the 400,000 people expected to make their way downtown to enjoy Red, White and Boom. July 3 is expected to be a hot one, so doctors want to make sure...
Ohio zoo announces birth of western lowland gorilla
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Wednesday announced the birth of a western lowland gorilla, a species which is endangered in the wild. The zoo’s announcement says the infant was born on June 29 to first-time mother Sue and father Ktembe. It’s the 35th gorilla born at the zoo.
Minimum wage hike won't make the ballot this year in Ohio
When Ohio voters cast their ballots in November, they won't get to weigh in on whether to raise the minimum wage. A national spokesperson with One Fair Wage said late Wednesday afternoon the organization missed the mark on signatures—writing it was short on the 44-county requirement to make the ballot in November 2024. The spokesperson said it was “very close” to its goal but would hold off on submitting anything.
HUD audit: Columbus Housing Authority's contractor CGI missed problems in Section 8 homes
The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority — through a contractor — failed to ensure all Section 8 housing met quality standards, according to a new federal report. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Inspector General released a report Tuesday on Columbus’ housing choice voucher program, often called Section 8. The program for...
Ohio State Marching Band member submits TBDBITL Lego to be made
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio State Marching Band could soon have an official Lego to celebrate the organization’s history and impact. According to the marching band’s social media, Jacob English, an M-Row member, put his imagination to the test by building a band member made from Lego. English submitted the creation to Lego Ideas, and it was approved.
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