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Photos hint at $147 million project coming after Latitude Five25’s demolition
View a previous report on the owners of Latitude Five25 being ordered to pay thousands of dollars in settlement payments in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After standing empty for nearly two years, the Latitude Five25 apartment complex could be demolished and replaced to the tune of almost $150 million under a […]
McConnelsville to host Lavender Festival
McCONNELSVILLE — Southeast Ohio's inaugural Lavender Festival is set to transform McConnelsville from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17. Hosted by Bellavenue Manor at 207 S. 10th St., this free event marks a fragrant milestone for the region. Bellavenue Manor, an urban lavender farm and gift shop operated by Mark Ponchak and Nick Jenior, cultivates around 600 lavender plants throughout the village, used in various products and projects.
South Side “Pest House Cemetery” in the crosshairs of Zone In
A 140-plus year old cemetery lost to time and mostly forgotten could be dug up, built upon, and the remains thrown out, all with help from “Zone In,” says South Side activist and preservationist Bruce Miller. “There are documents showing slaves who escaped on the underground railroad buried...
Manufacturer Rep FactoryLink Acquired by its Sales VP
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — FactoryLink Inc. announced Friday that it has been acquired by Keith Brown as of July 1. The FactoryLink is a leading and nationally known industrial manufacturing representative company focused on cutting tools, work holding, abrasives and metrology solutions. The company serves the Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania marketplaces. FactoryLink has been linking industry since 1987.
Melt Bar and Grilled closes another location
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Melt Bar and Grilled has closed its location in Columbus. The restaurant was located in Easton Town Center at 4206 Worth Ave., Columbus. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
“He made the guitar cry. It has the same spirit and the same soul that a human voice has”: Breakout TikTok guitarist Towa Bird channels her hero Jimi Hendrix with The Star-Spangled Banner performance ahead of 2024 MLS All-Star Game
Breakout TikTok guitarist Towa Bird made a special appearance at the Major League Soccer All-Star Game in Columbus, Ohio, to perform a guitar-fueled take on The Star-Spangled Banner. In a video posted on Towa Bird's social media, the announcer can be heard saying, “And now please welcome recording artist Towa...
Passing the Peace Torch rolls through Ashland Aug. 2 in run across U.S.
ASHLAND — The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run (peacerun.org), history’s largest peace torch relay, will be in Ashland on Friday, Aug. 2 in the afternoon. The Peace Run will cover 81 miles on the second running from Lemoyne to Ashland on U.S. 250 passing the Peace Torch along the way.
During Tuesday’s City Council Meeting in Bucyrus, resident David John III made a heartfelt plea to the council during the public participation portion of the session
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—During Tuesday’s City Council Meeting in Bucyrus, resident David John III made a heartfelt plea to the council during the public participation portion of the session. John expressed his desire for the council to start each meeting with a 2-5 minute prayer to give praise to Jesus Christ, the Lord and Savior, and to ask God to bless the council as they do their work on behalf of the city.
Fran Brown credits wife for Syracuse landing QB transfer Kyle McCord from Ohio State
Kyle McCord made headlines as one of the initial high-profile college football players to enter the transfer portal last December. The former Ohio State starting quarterback departed just weeks after the regular season concluded and ultimately committed to Syracuse for the 2024 season. It was a surprising move by McCord, who had interest from other power conference programs. So, how did the Orange and first-year head coach Fran Brown pull off the unexpected transfer recruitment?
Worthington deer in bullseye as task force mulls relief; other communities are watching
Most of the 100 or so residents at Worthington's first-ever Deer Task Force public education meeting have a love-hate relationship with the whitetail, doe-eyed creatures. Many have barriers around their prized gardens only to be foiled by deer ingenuity and persistence. Others have had near misses while driving or on bikes. One...
Family of Man Killed by Officers During RNC Seeks Answers
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Angelique Sharpe now sadly knows firsthand how frequently police interactions can turn deadly for Black men. Her brother, Samuel Sharpe Jr., was shot and killed...
Food Truck and Fun Fest takes to the street this weekend
WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) – Food trucks, entertainers and local vendors return this Saturday for the 11th annual Food Truck and Fun Fest. The festival is a free event that will feature 36 food trucks and 34 local vendors, crafters and service providers who will offer an array of homemade goods for purchase. For the first […]
Woman killed in fiery vehicle crash on Interstate 270 identified
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has identified the woman who was killed Thursday afternoon in a fiery vehicle crash on Interstate 270 in southwestern Franklin County. Karen Ann Gearhart, 79, of Lancaster in Fairfield County, was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:36 by Jackson Township medics, according to an Ohio State Highway Patrol crash report. ...
Kamala Harris could jump-start Democratic turnout in Ohio’s largest cities. Why is she still expected to lose the Buckeye State?
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Barack Obama, the nation’s first Black president, won Ohio in both 2008 and 2012 with the help of minority and younger voters in the state’s largest cities. This year, Vice President Kamala Harris is aiming to become the nation’s second Black president -- and the first...
What’s in a name? Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them
COLUMBUS (AP) — When it comes to Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s name, it’s complicated. The senator from Ohio introduced himself to the world in 2016 when he published his bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” under the name J.D. Vance — “like jay-dot-dee-dot,” he wrote, short for James David. In the book, he explained that […] The post What’s in a name? Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them appeared first on The Tribune.
Ohio AG sues home-improvement contractor who allegedly took nearly $11,000 from consumers
LANCASTER, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Village of Bremen contractor accused of pocketing almost $11,000 in payments from three consumers but not completing the work. The lawsuit – filed in Fairfield County Common Pleas Court against Jeff Grimes and his company, In and Out Creations – cites violations of the […]
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