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What’s in a name? Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them
COLUMBUS, Ohio (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 this was not the first iteration of his name. Nor would it be the last.
City of Columbus looks to take control of Eastland Mall property
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The city of Columbus may soon be stepping in to fix the neglected Eastland Mall in the hopes of expediting plans to change the course of its future. Its current owners now face $200,000 in fines for not complying with court mandates. "The current owners, they're...
Republicans Really Wish Trump Hadn’t Picked J.D. Vance
Some Republicans are starting to seriously regret Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. It’s been only one week since Vance was nominated at the Republican National Convention, and already his own party members are expressing severe doubts about Trump’s pick. The former president’s allies have acknowledged that nominating Vance was the product of Trump’s absolute certainty that he would be able to defeat Joe Biden in November. While Vance wouldn’t do much for swing voters or independents, he would likely shore up support among Trump’s base. But ever since Biden passed the torch to Vice President Kamala...
Owner of Columbus burger spot rolling out new food concept featuring ‘world famous weiners’
Note: After a refrigerator malfunction, the Ryland’s Hot Dogs’ Pop-up on 7/25 will be an Ash & Em pop-up, although the hot dog concept does plan to launch at a later date. The Brewery District concept Ash & Em may be known for its burgers, but starting today, its owner plans to roll out a new concept serving up “world famous weiners.”
Columbus steak house acquired by owner of Hilliard's Starliner Diner
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus steak house that's been in business for nearly 60 years is now under new ownership. York Steak House, located on West Broad Street, was acquired by the owner of Starliner Diner, a Hilliard hotspot that's known for its colorful interior and award-winning breakfast. In...
J.K. Dobbins Sends Blunt Reminder to NFL Teams Before 2024 Season
Former Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins played in 15 games for the Baltimore Ravens during his NFL rookie campaign back in 2020. After putting up 805 rushing yards on just 134 carries (6.0 YPC) during his first NFL season, fans were understandably excited about the prospects of the ...
Motorcycle crash in Fairfield County kills biker, injures other driver
A motorcyclist is dead and another driver injured following a crash in Greenfield Township in Fairfield County. Craig Berstler, 54, of Baltimore, died in a crash that happened shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of State Route 158 and Rainbow Drive, according to a news release from the Lancaster post of the Ohio Highway Patrol. ...
Scammers use CrowdStrike outage to target victims
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Cybersecurity experts and agencies around the world have issued warnings about a wave of hacking attempts linked to last week’s CrowdStrike outage. CrowdStrike said the outage was caused by a faulty software update; there is no evidence of malicious activity related to the outsage itself. But some bad actors are exploiting […]
Columbus mayor urges patience following city tech meltdown
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — For the past week, the city of Columbus has been dealing with massive tech issues. Communication with vital departments like police and fire has been impacted. The city's 'Department of Technology' is working to determine exactly what information may have been acquired during the breach,...
Ohio State WR Facing Criticism for Admission About Michigan’s ‘Talent’
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka was the No. 1 rated WR recruit in the 2021 cycle, according to 247Sports. Joined by fellow five-stars Jack Sawyer, J.T. Tuimoloau, and TreVeyon Henderson, the Buckeyes' mega-talented 2021 class looked to continue the momentum built over Ryan Day's ...
Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel a Buckeye? They talked, but this is why it didn't happen
INDIANAPOLIS – Dillon Gabriel is the unanimous preseason Big Ten player of the year and a Heisman Trophy favorite. Under different circumstances, he could have been an Ohio State Buckeye. Gabriel was perhaps the most coveted quarterback in the transfer portal after he decided to leave Oklahoma after throwing for 3,660 yards and 30...
One dead in shooting outside south Columbus gas station
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person has died after being shot outside a gas station on the south side of Columbus Thursday. According to Columbus police, the shooting happened at approximately 2:16 p.m. near a Sunoco station on the 1600 block of South High Street. Police said a male victim was pronounced dead at the […]
Death of Pickerington Central grad Rodney Culver Jr. takes air out of community | Oller
The crushing irony is that Rodney Culver Jr. was betrayed by his lungs. The same organs that inhaled hope and exhaled positivity quit on him. And at the end, when the final rush of air left his body, an entire community also struggled to catch its breath. Tragedy has that effect, sucking oxygen...
Fairfield County commissioners talk about dealing with negative aspects of the job
LANCASTER − Dealing with threats, negativity, and violence is sometimes part of politics, as the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump proved once again. But it's not...
City Council and Administration thank board volunteers
If one wanted to know what a perfect setting for an event would be, they would describe the scene at Ted Lewis Park last Thursday night — a perfect July evening in Ohio with sunshine and temperatures in the high 70’s, a gentle wind, friendly conversation … and Dairy Shed ice cream! City Council member Sheri Theis organized the event, an Ice Cream Social, to express appreciation for those who volunteer on the City’s boards and commissions. City Council members Tom Duvall, Zach Brooks, Jeff...
Smoke from Canadian Wildfires to Affect Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Weather
Pittsburgh, PA – Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania will experience a warm and comfortable day with plenty of sunshine, as a plume of smoke from the Canadian wildfires moves southward across the region. High temperatures are expected to reach the low to mid-80s, with a hazy sky possibly affecting visibility and air quality.
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