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Litter Lady retires: New leadership at Marion County Recycling & Litter Prevention
The Marion County Recycling & Litter Prevention director is retiring at the end of the month, and a new program manager has been named. Angela Carbetta, who has been with the department since 2001 and the director since 2006, will leave the office duties to Michele Noskowiak. ...
Seniors enjoy a bit of 'glitz and glamour' at the Crawford County Fair
The Youth Building at the Crawford County Fairgrounds was bustling with activity Thursday morning as 250 senior citizens attended the Glitz and Glamour Senior Day. The event was sponsored by the Crawford County Council on Aging. “We paid the entry fee for 250 of our local senior citizens to attend...
Columbus plans new courthouse building Downtown
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A building named after Franklin County’s longest-serving sheriff will be demolished after the City of Columbus purchased it for $7 million for a new court building. The James A. Karnes Building on the corner of High and Fulton streets is being purchased by the city to be made into a Franklin […]
Two German Village restaurants close, plus new food offerings in Dublin and Powell
Exciting announcements keep coming in the local food and drink scene, with several anticipated projects in the suburbs. No matter where you are in Central Ohio these days, there’s almost always something new to try. Here’s your latest Food News: ...
COLUMBUS MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER, AGGRAVATED ROBBERY, AND ENGAGING IN A PATTERN OF CORRUPT ACTIVITY
Darius Wynn, 28, of Columbus pleaded guilty Thursday to murder (an unclassified felony), aggravated robbery (a felony of the first degree), engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity (a felony of the first degree) and two firearm specifications. Sentencing is set for Wednesday, August 28 at 8:30 AM. He faces a maximum penalty of life in prison with parole eligibility after 41 years.
Neighbors fed up with vacant property, squatter in Hilltop
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The people living on Safford Avenue in the Hilltop neighborhood are fed up with a vacant house on the block and the squatter who keeps breaking into it. “No matter how many times they came and boarded the house up, he just wouldn’t leave,” said a neighbor named Adrianne.
Shopping center developer purchases properties near Easton and Polaris
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Chicago-based company that touts itself as an industry leader in developing open-air shopping centers purchased two properties in the Polaris and Easton areas for more than $143 million. Pine Tree, a company with a $2.5 billion portfolio of shopping centers across the country, acquired Polaris and Easton properties in June. […]
Setting the scene: Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo festival gets underway
Brock Behlke couldn't wait to get back to the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival. "I only went for a day last year," the 22-year-old Mansfield resident said. "It was my first concert ever." A Wooster graduate, Behlke planned to be there for all three days of the festival, which kicked...
Richland County property transfers recorded July 8-12
These real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between July 8 and July 12: 1302 Rock Road, Mansfield; Todd R. and Brianne S. Dille to Timothy and Melissa Shira; $360,000 95 N. Gamble St., Shelby; Carl Schroeder Properties LLC to Johnny and Crysaleen Grace: $200,000 ...
Single-family homes proposed for vacant Dublin lot near Columbus border
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — Vacant land in Dublin bordering a Columbus neighborhood could soon be home to a single-family development launched by one of central Ohio’s most prominent builders. A proposal by Schottenstein Homes calls for a development named “Miller Farms” to include 113 single-family homes on a 46.5-acre site located east of Cosgray Road […]
Richland County restaurant inspections: The latest reports and critical violations
Richland Public Health's food services program is the licensing and inspection department for food service operations, temporary and mobile food services, vending locations and retail food establishments. "When a health code violation is observed, education regarding the issue is provided to the operator and corrective measures are provided," according to the department.
After teens allegedly cause ‘chaos’ with livestream prank, local festival bans unsupervised minors
Following an incident at a central Ohio festival last week, the event fired back by banning minors without an adult present. According to a social media statement from Picktown Palooza, an annual festival held in Pickerington, a group of teens incited chaos at the festival on July 12 for the sake of a livestream.
Ohio State lands blue-chip DL from SEC program's backyard
Ohio State went deep into SEC country for its latest commitment. The Buckeyes added Jarquez Carter, a blue-chip defensive lineman out of Florida, to their 2025 recruiting class with a Thursday evening commitment. Carter is out of Newberry High School, which is located just 15 miles down the road from...
Pickerington schools seek community feedback on daily schedule
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) – Pickerington Local School District is asking for community feedback regarding future start and end times for the school day. In a Facebook post this month, Pickerington schools announced an update to discussions about possibly changing the school day schedule, facilitated by a third-party consulting group. Assistant Superintendent Alesia Gillison stressed there […]
Ohio State grad transfer Micah Parrish: ‘I feel like this is somewhere we could win out’
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Micah Parrish, who transferred from San Diego State to Ohio State, expects to win right away with his new team and said new head coach Jake Diebler was a big factor in his choice. Parrish, 23, met the Columbus media Thursday with new teammate Sean Stewart...
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