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SWACO nearing completion of 16.2-acre closure at Franklin County landfill
GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) — A 16.2 acre project called a “cap closure”, required by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and United States Environmental Protection Agency, is almost complete at the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill. Most don’t think much about where their trash goes after it gets picked up. It ends up on a giant […]
Adam Coy's murder trial to begin on Monday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The trial of a former Columbus police officer who shot and killed a man in a garage nearly four years ago is set to begin on Monday. Adam Coy is charged with murder, reckless homicide and felonious assault in the death of Andre’ Hill. He was also charged with dereliction of duty for not activating his body camera when the incident happened, but those charges were dropped.
Editorial: Ohio population decline accelerating
To cities, counties, states, and nations demographics is destiny. This is why The Blade Editorial Board has written often on the dire outlook for Toledo and Ohio without a strategy to reverse the population decline everywhere but the Columbus metro. (“Admitting Ohio decline,” July 15, 2023) So it’s good to see the Columbus Dispatch put the issue front and center for Ohio government officials with a report asking why so many counties are left behind. The Ohio Department of Development projects falling population in 74 of the state’s 88 counties over the next 25 years. It begs an even better question; what is the plan to prevent this decline? Read more Blade editorials Thirteen counties — six in central Ohio including Columbus, three in southwest Ohio including Cincinnati, two in suburban Cleveland, one near Dayton, and Wood County next door to Toledo — are the only Ohio locations expected to avoid serious decline.
Hilliard man with Stage 4 cancer running first Columbus Marathon
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – When 13,000 runners take to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon and Half-Marathon course, there may be no runner more inspiring than Mike Ray. This year, he is among the marathon’s Lashutka Spirit Award winners, given to individuals that inspire others to overcome obstacles and challenges. “I am very fortunate,” Ray […]
Ohio team returns after hurricane recovery efforts
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A team of about 120 AEP Ohio employees is back in Ohio after helping with power restoration efforts in western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Ohio crew was there from the very beginning. “We were right in the heart of the storm and were able to start […]
'She is a fighter': Family of woman hit by truck in Franklinton crosswalk calls for drivers to slow down
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dorinda Graf, 67, crosses the street at West Broad Street and South Yale Avenue almost every day on her way to and from work. She pushes the button to activate the crosswalk lights and often helps coworkers who are nervous about the busy street. However, on...
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