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United Way Presents Generous Check to Habitat for Humanity
ZANESVILLE, OH – The United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties is spreading joy and support through a series of check presentations around the area. On July 16th, the United Way presented a generous donation of $37,800 to the Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio. This heartwarming contribution will fund the construction of two news houses, providing much-needed homes for local families.
Dirty Frank’s, 16-Bit among Downtown buildings proposed to be torn down for apartments
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace, 16 Bit Bar+Arcade and the homes of other Downtown businesses are being proposed for demolition to make way for a 23-story apartment building. The Estrella is a mixed-use development proposed by Bluestone Brothers Capital to take up most of the block surrounded by East Rich, South […]
Federal Hocking School District hires superintendent
STEWART — The Federal Hocking Board of Education unanimously voted to give Jason Spencer a four-year contract effective Aug. 1 during Tuesday’s meeting. “The Federal Hocking Local School Board looks forward to working together with Dr. Spencer. We are excited about this next chapter of Federal Hocking,” Board of Education President Kerry Sheridan-Boyd said. Spencer will oversee a school district that educates with around 900 students and a budget of...
What first-time visitors to the Lancaster Festival need to know
LANCASTER − Going to the Lancaster Festival for the first time?. While the Lancaster Festival gets returning fans each year, there will no doubt be those who are visiting it for the first time. "If people have not been to the festival they need to know the majority of...
A Homeless Man Was Shot and Killed, Which Makes People Worry About the Safety of Out-of-state Cops at the RNC
The man who lived in one of Milwaukee’s tent cities was known to many people in the King Park neighborhood and was described by a friend as a “beautiful person.” People would often see him with a Bible while walking his dog. A cousin of the guy...
Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour after bandmate's Trump shooting comment
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The comedy rock duo Tenacious D — made up of Jack Black and Kyle Gass — has canceled the rest of their tour after Gass' remarks about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. While onstage at a concert in Sydney on Sunday, Gass was...
Steakhouse chain opening first central Ohio location this month
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A restaurant known for its dry-aged steaks with over 70 locations across the country will soon open its doors in central Ohio. The Capital Grille is scheduled to open at 1827 Olentangy River Road in the University View neighborhood on July 28. Offering steak, seafood and wine, the opening will mark […]
The Mall at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin battles broken air conditioning amid heat
Retailers at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin are relying on portable air conditioning units to keep customers comfortable as the mall's central air conditioning system struggles to cope with this summer's intense heat. For the past two summers, the Mall at Tuttle Crossing has faced recurring HVAC problems. These issues have...
One in critical condition after east Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is hospitalized after a shooting on the east side of Columbus Tuesday night. According to a Columbus police dispatcher, the shooting happened on the 1400 block of Elaine Road at approximately 8:20 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition. There is no further information available […]
A magical place: Wesley and Julie Hurless settle in as new owners of Shady Bend Manor
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Coshocton County ‒ Wesley and Julie Hurless fell in love with Shady Bend Manor on their very first visit to the 150-year-old Italianate mansion. "When we first walked through here back in December, we were just in awe, not just of the house itself but the property in general and all of the really cool, extraordinary things, and just how magical this whole place is. We were pretty captivated by it," said Wesley. ...
Nationwide Children's Hospital gets $5 million from City Council for affordable housing in Linden
Nationwide Children’s Hospital received a $5 million grant from the Columbus City Council to support the creation of affordable housing in the Linden neighborhood. The money will be directed towards Healthy Homes, the affordable housing wing of Nationwide Children's Hospital, which aims to address the pressing need for affordable housing in the area.
Former Ohio State Men’s Basketball Star Jared Sullinger Returns to Carmen’s Crew Roster For First Time Since 2018
Jared Sullinger will trade in his clipboard for a uniform this summer. The head coach of Ohio State’s TBT alumni team for the past four tournaments, Sullinger is back on Carmen's Crew's roster as a player for the first time since 2018. The two-time consensus All-American forward is one of five former Buckeyes on the team along with Keyshawn Woods, Andre Wesson, Kaleb Wesson and Kyle Young.
Teachers union sues Columbus City Schools over substitute teacher contracts, state law
The union representing Columbus City Schools teachers sued the district Tuesday after it says the district violated state law by not renewing the contracts of nearly 30 substitute teachers. The Columbus Education Association, which represents more than 4,500 teachers and other educational professionals in the district, filed a lawsuit in Franklin County Common...
Zoning into the Future: Overhaul of Columbus Zoning Code Will Bring Big Changes
Peering out at a packed crowd at the Columbus Metropolitan Club’s forum, Mark Ferenchik couldn’t help but smile. “Usually, zoning is an issue that people don’t talk about,” said Ferenchik, WOSU Public Media’s News Director and for many years a reporter whose beat focused on zoning and city development.
Police release photos of suspects in carjacking attempt that killed Ohio mom Alexa Stakely
Columbus police have released new details in the case of a Pickerington mother killed trying to stop the theft of her vehicle with her son inside. Alexa Stakely, 29, died early Thursday morning after she was struck by her own SUV. Stakely was picking up her 6-year-old son from her babysitter's residence on the 6300 block of Blue Knoll Drive at the White Oak Park Condominiums at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday following a waitressing shift.
Wiener Mobile, vendors planned for Salem Walmart grand re-opening on Friday
Shoppers who stop at the Salem Walmart may wonder if they have walked into the wrong place if they haven’t been there in a while. The Supercenter on East State Street has been undergoing renovations that Walmart executives say will offer customers a seamless, effortless, high-quality shopping experience. Calling...
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