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Canadian clothing recycling company Debrand opens U.S. 'flagship' in central Ohio
The Canadian clothing recycling company Debrand has opened its "flagship" U.S. facility in Delaware. Founded in 2008 by Amelia Eleiter and Wes Baker, Debrand partners with clothing companies to collect and sort damaged, returned and unsold inventory for resale, donation, recycling, repair or disposal. Debrand said it diverted nearly 1,000 tons of used...
National brunch chain launches central Ohio location
Attention, northern Columbus breakfast enthusiasts: your morning just got a whole lot tastier!. Today marks the anticipated grand opening of First Watch’s newest location at 6547 Artesian Run in Lewis Center. This exciting addition promises not just a meal, but an invigorating start to your day. And to celebrate...
Plants in Pike Co. are radioactive as uranium enrichment begins again
PIKETON, Ohio – A specter from the Cold War lingers over rural Ohio, raising fresh concerns about the lasting environmental and health impacts of uranium enrichment. A recent independent investigation has confirmed the significant uptake of neptunium-237, a highly radioactive man-made element, by plants growing near the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP).
Summer event teaches Columbus kids basic safety skills
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Kids across the city of Columbus are learning about the basics of keeping themselves safe this summer at Safety City. Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the City of Columbus teamed up for the third year of the program. Safety City is free for kids ages five to seven and they spend four […]
Groveport Madison schools to provide free meals for all students
GROVEPORT, Ohio (WCMH) – A new program will provide free breakfast and lunch to all Groveport Madison students, regardless of income. The school district announced last week that it will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-2025 school year. All students will […]
Sheetz to open Lancaster location on Wednesday at North Memorial Drive and Pierce Avenue.
LANCASTER − It's hard not to come across a Sheetz gas station/convenience store while driving in central Ohio. It seems like they have sprung up everywhere in the last couple of years or so. Lancaster will get its turn Wednesday when Sheetz opens a new spot at North Memorial...
Ohio State freshman Juni Mobley scores 33 in summer league debut
The Ohio State basketball team knew it was getting a good one when John “Juni” Mobley committed to wearing the Scarlet and Gray. He might be better than it was initially thought. Mobley played in his first summer league game of the year on Sunday. The matchup featured...
Columbus councilmembers pass legislation to protect tenants, hold landlords accountable
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Members of Columbus City Council passed legislation meant to help residents have stable, safe housing and to ensure landlords of problem properties are held responsible. Their efforts come after two high-profile cases of residents being forced to permanently evacuate from apartment complexes in Columbus. "Still...
Chillicothe continues to criminalize homelessness amid controversy
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In a contentious move, the city of Chillicothe has intensified its crackdown on homelessness, sparking outrage and accusations of human rights violations. Following a recent Supreme Court ruling that effectively allows municipalities to criminalize homelessness, the Chillicothe Police Department has been actively evicting individuals from various homeless camps scattered throughout the city.
'We have A.I. landlords,' housing attorney warns of automated evictions in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Housing attorneys in Columbus are advocating for more regulation and representation as they say Columbus landlords are now turning to artificial intelligence to evict tenants from their homes. "It's one of the few professions that still has 'lord' in the name, and it's going back...
Local dad encourages others to donate to ABC6 Back to School Drive
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Life for Robert Allen hasn’t been easy after falling on to hard times a few years ago. Today, the local father of three says his life back on track. "We were going through a very tough time," Allen said. "We became homeless because I...
Chris Henry Jr. “Would Start at Every College in America Right Now,” Kyle McCord Turned Down Nebraska Twice and an Ohio State Alum Creates Campus in Minecraft
Ty Hamilton, Gee Scott Jr. and Emeka Egbuka are Ohio State’s DUDES of the Week. “THE KID HAS EVERYTHING.” When Chris Henry Jr. committed to Ohio State on July 28, 2023, the 2026 wide receiver prospect had zero stars. One year later, he has five of them. Oh, and he’s the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2026 class.
Star House’s Carol Stewart Village Made a Blighted Motel into Housing for Young Adults in Need
COhatch has been improving the lives of people across the capital city and beyond for years. From offering coworking spaces, to helping redevelop areas in Dublin and Powell, they’re building up surrounding communities. And now they’re working to inject hope into heartbreak by partnering with Star House, an organization in Columbus that assists homeless youth aged 12 to 24.
New video shows arrest of girlfriend of Martonio Wilder's mother
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Video just released shows the chaotic scene from last month when a woman was arrested for her alleged role in the death of her girlfriend's young son. Johnna Lowe was arrested in June in connection with the death of 8-year-old Martonio Wilder, the son of...
Teens cause 'chaos' during Picktown Palooza
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — During Friday night's Picktown Palooza, teens were blamed for 'causing havoc.'. Last night's events involved a group of teens and preteens who purposefully created chaos and panic in the midway area to live stream it on social media. Such behavior is unacceptable, and we have a zero-tolerance policy for any disruptive actions at Picktown Palooza."
Paul Keels, Jim Lachey to be honored as Agonis Person(s) of the Year
Longtime Ohio State announcers Paul Keels and Jim Lachey will be honored as the 2024 Agonis Club’s Person(s) of the Year according to a release from the organization. The Agonis Club of Columbus has been around for over 100 years and is a non-profit organization that brings together sports enthusiasts, educators, and local business professionals in Columbus, Ohio, according to its website? Its mission is “to support and raise funds for Central Ohio High School Student-Athletes, with 100% of member dues going directly to scholarships and support the recognition of the chosen athletes.” Past winners of the Agonis Club’s Person of the...
Woody Johnson Joins Country 103.9 Columbus
Johnson is best-known for his two decade run in mornings at iHeartMedia Country 92.3 WCOL from 2002 until the end of 2021. He also hosted mornings at “98.9 The River” WRVF in the early 1990s and briefly pulled double-duty in afternoons on News/Talk 610 WTVN in 2018. “We...
Sunny the golden retriever sworn in as Franklin County Sheriff's Office newest therapy dog
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office welcomed its newest therapy dog to the team on Monday. Sunny, a 6-year-old golden retriever, was sworn in following a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 2024 Franklin County Fair. According to the sheriff's office, Sunny was recognized by his handler...
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