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Older LGBTQ+ people often face social isolation and fear, but groups working to bring inclusion
Two Columbus documentary film makers interviewed more than 50 people who once frequented Ohio's longest-running lesbian bar. They found a common theme among many of the patrons. As the many of the patrons age, they've started to lose the sense of community they once found at the bar. Evidence shows...
Sixth Circuit tosses parent group’s challenge to Ohio school district’s pronoun policy
(CN) — A Sixth Circuit panel ruled in favor of a suburban Columbus, Ohio, school district on Monday, upholding its protections for transgender students. The Olentangy Local School District's anti-harassment policies and code of conduct bar discrimination based on "sexual orientation and transgender identity." The national conservative group Parents Defending Education argued in their May 2023 lawsuit that these policies mandated the use of transgender students' preferred pronouns and violated the First Amendment.
Sunday Snapshot: Vance continues to feel the scratch of "childless cat ladies"
It's been just one week since President Biden said goodbye to the campaign trail — and Vice President Kamala Harris' stepping into the party's spotlight sparked a tsunami of online, volunteer and donor support. Meanwhile, former President Trump's VP pick, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, keeps feeling the wrath of...
Hooded suspects steal truck, damage Porsche in Licking County; sheriff's office seeks tips
ETNA, Ohio (WSYX) — A Licking County auto dealer is offering a cash reward to find suspects who stole a truck and damaged an expensive luxury car on the lot. "You think it's in Columbus, but now it's spreading out further and further, and that's kind of nerve-racking," said Jonny Patton, with First Gear Auto Group.
Ohio State Appoints Professor Lee Strang to Direct New Salmon Chase Center
The Ohio State University (tOSU) has appointed Professor Lee Strang as the inaugural Executive Director of the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society. This is good news. Professor Strang is an excellent choice for this position. From tOSU's press release:. The Ohio State University has appointed legal...
$7 million settlement approved for Casey Goodson Jr. death lawsuit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Franklin County commissioners on Tuesday approved a $7 million settlement in the civil lawsuit over Casey Goodson Jr.’s death. Agenda documents from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners confirmed the settlement proposal, as well as the commissioners’ plan to approve it during their general session at 9 a.m. Goodson’s estate sued […]
OH: Fulcrum Lifting Opens New Columbus Branch
Fulcrum Lifting, one of the Midwest’s leading providers of quality rigging products and services deployed in lifting or load securement operations, has announced the grand opening of its newest branch location in Columbus, Ohio. The new Columbus branch will offer the company’s full line of products and services.
Netflix's "Love is Blind" now casting in Columbus
"Love Is Blind," the popular Netflix reality dating show and social experiment, is now casting in Columbus, according to a post by its production company Kinetic Content.Why it matters: If Columbus is picked for a season, we'll be treated to lots of entertaining internet gossip as 30 lucky contestants become local celebrities.How it works: Fifteen men and 15 women, all from the same metro area, are put into separate "pods" where they can talk to — but not see — their date. The goal is to fall in love and get engaged to be married without ever knowing what the...
Ohio man arrested for going through cars in Plainfield parking lot
PLAINFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — An Ohio man was arrested in Plainfield on Sunday evening for going through cars in a parking lot. Shane Hansen, 33, was allegedly digging through vehicles in the parking lot of J&M Performance and Repair at around 5 p.m.. Hansen fled the area on foot once security alarms were activated. A […]
Picklefest Returns This Saturday
ZANESVILLE, OH – Over the last few years, Pickleball courts have found themselves all over the country and in Zanesville. FoodWorks Alliance is leaning into the excitement with Picklefest this Saturday. Starting at 8 a.m. at Riverside Park, a Pickleball tournament starts with additional things to do opening at...
Ohio-based Big Lots names nearly 150 stores closing amid bankruptcy risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Big Lots, the discount retail chain headquartered in central Ohio, has identified nearly 150 stores that are closing this year amid speculation the company will file for bankruptcy. The chain shared plans in June to shutter 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024, a filing the company submitted to […]
Still no action on DeWine’s call for ‘diet weed’ regulation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A call to action from Gov. Mike DeWine nearly seven months ago to regulate delta 8 THC products still has no legislative answer. Delta 8 is a low-level THC product, sometimes known as “diet weed.” Right now, it is completely unregulated, meaning, in part, anyone at any age can buy it. […]
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