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Missing Ross County teen found safe in Oregon after months of searching
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A missing Ross County teenager, Whitney Hatfield, has been located in Salem, Oregon, after an extensive search that lasted several months. In a social media statement, Hatfield’s family announced that they received a call a few hours ago confirming her safety. “She is safe and in the hands of the police department where she was located,” the family said.
Group seeks donations to restore Grand Army of the Republic Hall
FROST — In a small hamlet seven miles east of Stewart near the Washington County line, a local group — its members part of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War — is seeking approximately $45,000 in donations so it can begin to restore a building that stands as a monument to Ohio’s important role in the Civil War. The two-story wooden building in Frost, which was built in 1893, is one of Ohio’s only remaining Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Halls. ...
Man accused of kidnapping Grove City woman twice arrested after two-month manhunt
A wanted fugitive and kidnapping suspect who escaped from a Lancaster hospital while being escorted by police two months ago was arrested Friday in northwest Ohio, the U.S. Marshals announced in a media release. Quinntel Bagley, 38, was arrested in Lima, Ohio, located in Allen County, in the 400 block of Cornell...
Alexander’s new playground invites more kids to be included in recess fun, and organizers say they aren’t stopping there
ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — School has yet to begin, but the new playground at Alexander Elementary School has already won the approval of its most important constituents: children. Kids swarmed the freshly-installed structures before Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony even began, including a handful of children in wheelchairs who...
Gov. DeWine sends National Guard unit to assist with Columbus cyber breach
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced on Friday that a team within the National Guard has been asked to assist the City of Columbus, in regards to the recent cyber attack. We have... at the [Columbus] mayor's request, deployed numbers of Ohio National Guard. The...
More single-family homes pitched for Delaware’s 475-acre Terra Alta subdivision
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A central Ohio luxury real estate developer is taking the next steps to continue building out a nearly 475-acre subdivision in southern Delaware. Romanelli and Hughes’ proposal to construct 35 single-family homes within section 13 of the 473-acre Terra Alta development was approved Aug. 7 by the Delaware Planning Commission. The […]
Annual Tequila Fest returns to Columbus this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An annual festival featuring different tequila, food and entertainment is returning to central Ohio. Tequila Fest Columbus is back on Saturday at Gravity, across from COSI, from 3 to 9 p.m. Tequila Fest will feature more than 50 different tequilas at the event, from Teremana, 1800 and Prospero to Mi Campo, […]
German Village cocktail lounge and restaurant closing, citing differences with landlord
Five years ago, a cocktail lounge and adjacent bistro opened on the corner of 4th and Blenkner, taking over what was once Curio and Harvest Pizzeria. The dynamic duo, Ferdinand Lounge and Bistrolino, serve a selection of craft cocktails and small plates, offering a cozy space for German Villagers to walk to and hang out on the beautiful, brick-lined patio.
City Attorney's office wants to shut down Avalon Night Club, site of fatal June shooting
The Columbus City Attorney's office has filed a motion seeking to shut down a nightclub where two people died in a June shooting. The city wants to close Avalon Night Club at 205 N. 5th Street in the Downtown area. The city attorney's office said the property's owners had ignored previous court orders. ...
Ohio Highway Patrol to conduct OVI checkpoint in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol, in collaboration with local law enforcement, will be conducting an OVI checkpoint this evening in Chillicothe. The checkpoint is scheduled to take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on South Bridge Street, according to a statement released by the Chillicothe post of the patrol.
Columbus man charged with father's murder in incident where police fired at him
A man arrested by Columbus police in June after stabbing several relatives will have his first appearance in court Friday. Benjamin Kelch, 67, is charged with felonious assault and murder in the June 25 incident that resulted in his father's death, Franklin County Municipal Court records show. James Kelch, 95, died on Aug....
Friday Food Bites: Little Grand Market, Chouette, High Bank Westerville open
There’s always a lot happening in the Columbus restaurant world! Here’s the latest:. The Little Grand Market celebrates its grand opening tonight – Friday, Aug. 16 – at 6 p.m. Built as part of Thrive Companies’ Grandview Crossing development, the market features 10 local vendors, a full bar, and indoor/outdoor spaces. Also included in the facilities is a third location of Thrive’s coffee shop/cocktail bar concept, Bada Bean Bada Booze. Hit the link above for a full preview of it!
Lancaster Police Seek Public’s Help After Early Morning Shooting and Vehicle Crash
Lancaster – The Lancaster Police Department (LPD) is calling on the public for assistance following two separate incidents that occurred early this morning, August 16, 2024. At approximately 3:28 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call about a shooting at Timbertop Apartments, located in the 2200 block of North Columbus Street. The caller reported that three unidentified males were attempting to break into parked vehicles. When confronted, one of the suspects brandished a handgun and fired two rounds in the caller’s direction. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. The suspects fled the scene, heading toward Lowe’s and the entrance to River Valley Highlands, and are currently at large.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office finds emu in Vincent
VINCENT — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office caught an escaped emu Wednesday in the Vincent area. “(The) Washington County Sheriff’s Office has located an Emu in the 600 (block of ) McGill Road, Vincent,” said a media release asking anyone who knew the owner of the bird to contact the office.
Alexander Inclusive Playground Project completes Area 1
ALBANY — Giggles and shouts rang through the crowd as children made good use of the new playground equipment during the Alexander Inclusive Playground Project’s first ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday evening. Lisa Wigal and Annah Korpi began work on the project only about a year ago, and have since raised the full funds to plan and complete Area 1, the first of three playgrounds which will be refurbished to be more inclusive for all children. ...
Mega Weekend: Comedy Festival, Little Grand opens, North Market Wine Fest, CBUS Soul & More for Your Weekend
Shows for the Comedy Festival are happening all weekend! Anyone going to the early shows at Columbus Performing Arts Center can enjoy a free popsicle from J-POPS & festive music!. Thanks for coming out to enjoy the first year for this fun + funny festival!. Festivals to enjoy this weekend...
Contractors at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant hit safety milestone
PIKETON — Fluor-BWXT (FBP), contractors for the Department of Energy (DOE) at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant not only work productively to decontaminate and decommission (D&D) the site but do so with a prominent safety record. The contractors reached a milestone of eight million safe work hours without a recordable injury — the first time in the site’s history that this has been achieved. “I am extremely proud of...
Ryan Day announces who has won Ohio State starting quarterback job
Ryan Day made a big announcement on Thursday regarding Ohio State’s football team. The Buckeyes head coach said that transfer Will Howard will be the team’s starting quarterback for their season opener against Akron on August 31. “We’re excited about Will being a starter,” Day said. “Will has really taken a command of the offense... The post Ryan Day announces who has won Ohio State starting quarterback job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Video: Drone footage shows progress of Intel construction site in New Albany
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) — New drone footage shows the progress being made on Intel’s Ohio One plant as construction continues on the New Albany site. The footage shows a bird’s eye view of the massive construction site for the upcoming semiconductor manufacturing facility in Licking County. In May, Intel released renderings of the plant […]
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