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Oakhurst residents upset that township removed rocks from right-of-way
Several Oakhurst residents attended a recent Pleasant Township board meeting to discuss their frustration about the removal of rocks from their properties. Oakhurst residents have been placing rocks in the right-of-way to protect their properties from drivers tearing up the ground by driving on it. The Pleasant Township trustees recently received complaints about the rocks in the public right-of-way. The township decided to remove the rocks.
New buyer to tear down Latitude Five25
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A massive problem property in Columbus just sold to global institutional buyers less than two years after tenants were forced out Christmas Day. Now, attorneys say Latitude Five25 will face the wrecking ball within the year under the new owners who plan to start over.
Pickaway Court of Common Pleas News
Cases recently adjudicated before Pickaway Court of Common Pleas Judge P. Randall Knece: Chris Agin, 61, c/o Pickaway County Jail, pleaded not guilty to Intimidation of a Victim (x13), Violating a Protection Order (x13). Disposition: Pretrial 8/9Dale E. Clayborn, 50, of 3727 Maplebrook Ln., Amelia, Burglary Defendant, was found Guilty by Reason of Insanity on 12/20/23. At that time Defendant was ordered confined to Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare. A status review was held Wednesday where Clayborn’s status was modified to Level III at the recommendation...
Mayor appoints HR chief to support growth in Grove City
Grove City Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage announced the appointment of Kimberly Hettinger, human resource division chief, to join Vikki Stoneking, human resource coordinator. Hettinger, a Grove City resident, brings more than 20 years of public and private sector human resource management experience. Her leadership and expertise were fully utilized in her role as chief operating officer of the New York State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, where she was responsible for managing hundreds of associates and administering a $4.4 billion community development and disaster recovery grant in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene, and Tropical Storm Lee.
After Being Found Guilty in Jury Trial Chris Agin Seeks New Trial Amidst Complex Legal Challenges
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO — In a dramatic twist following his recent conviction on multiple charges, Chris Agin, represented by legal counsel, has filed a motion for a new trial citing several legal grounds that he argues warrant reconsideration of the verdict. Mr. Agin, 61, of New Holland, Ohio, was found...
90 years ago today: a Wichita-founded company announced it was leaving town
90 years ago today: a Wichita-founded company announced it was leaving town 90 years ago today: a Wichita-founded company announced it was leaving town 90 years ago today: a Wichita-founded company announced it was leaving town
Genoa Township family's septic woes began with new bike trail. Now they wash dishes outside
Mike and Amanda Anderson live in a nice home along a busy street, just north of Westerville. Their family of five can walk a short path from their backyard to Hoover Reservoir, one of Columbus' main sources of drinking water and a recreational haven, including a 5-year-old bike path. The Andersons claim that...
Columbus changes city code to hold landlords accountable
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The City of Columbus is holding problem landlords accountable. Columbus City Council on Monday amended its code to provide more protections for tenants of problem property owners. Now, a former tenant of one of the problem properties that inspired this code change is speaking out. Syretta Carr was forced to move […]
From 'America's Hitler' to a 'great president': JD Vance VP nomination in 11 cartoons
It is not unusual for a friend's dad to get you a job. Sen. JD Vance's friend's dad — former President Donald Trump — may have just opened the door to him getting one of the biggest gigs in the free world: vice president of the United States. ...
Columbus creates registry for vacant properties to address blight
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Vacant properties are now in the sights of the Columbus City Council. Legislation passed Monday evening will require property owners to register a vacant property with the city or face fines. The city claims vacant properties pose a danger to the city’s firefighters, police officers and...
3 Ohio cities among those with the largest rent increases in the US. See which ones
Rent prices are increasing and it's one major Ohio city that leads the pack. Ohio's rental market is heating up. The typical rent price in America was up 3.5% year over year, at $2,054, according to Zillow data. Median rent prices for Ohio are $1,300, a $100 increase from a year ago. Still, it remains $850 less than the national median.
Ohio State Highway Patrol enters Best Looking Cruiser contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The 11th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is underway and The Ohio State Highway Patrol is in the running for the top spot. The patrol entered the annual contest, which is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers, according to a news release. Voting is open now and ends July […]
Ohioans Invited to Find, Claim Unclaimed Funds at the 2024 Ohio State Fair
July 17, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds is returning to the Ohio State Fair to help fairgoers search for and claim their lost or forgotten money. The 2024 Ohio State Fair will run from July 24 to Aug. 4.
Defense Supply Center Columbus Development – Whitehall OH
Military Bases, Military and Public Safety, Infrastructure and Utilities. Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs. The Work Projects Administration (WPA) conducted numerous and extensive projects to improve and develop what was then known as Columbus General Depot in Whitehall, Ohio (now known as Defense Supply Center Columbus). Per a...
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.
Columbus, Ohio is Purfect City for Single Cat Ladies
Ohio isn't kitten around about single cat ladies according to new survey results that just came out. It's true that some cat-loving humans have made felines their entire purr-sonality. Some find that annoying while others find it hiss-terical. A very reputable survey company, Nielsen Scarborough, released survey results just meow that cat people may find purr-swasive. This survey found the top 10 cities for single cat ladies in America and the capital of Ohio made the list. So, sit back, press paws and enjoy a Meowtini as we purr over these results.
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...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Franklin and Delaware counties
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for east central Franklin County, southeastern Delaware County and Licking County until 4:30 p.m. At 4:07 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Johnstown in Licking County, moving east at 45 mph. ...
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