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Fire damages apartment building in Canal Winchester
CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio (WSYX) — Firefighters put out a fire in Canal Winchester on Friday morning. The two-alarm fire began just before 8:30 a.m. at an apartment building at 5595 Howth Place. Columbus Fire Chief Steve Martin said nobody was in the building when firefighters searched the apartment units.
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.
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!
Fiddlers unite at Ohio contest to keep music tradition alive
As the sun set on a horse farm in eastern Ohio’s Columbiana County, Kerry Varble tuned her fiddle in front of a piano decorated with blue ribbons and trophies. She plays the fiddle competitively at contests all over the country, from Texas to Tennessee. But on this recent evening, she was preparing for a competition closer to home: the Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers Contest.
Football around the Muskingum Valley: Our comprehensive coverage of the 2024 season
ZANESVILLE — The football season is nearing its official kickoff in the Muskingum Valley. We will offer our collection of football coverage on one page, providing easy access to find all of the football information for the 2024 season for the Zanesville Times Recorder and Coshocton Tribune. This page will be updated throughout...
Glass Pumpkin Festival, fall foliage receive recognition
LOGAN, Ohio — Southeast Ohio’s Hocking Hills region was recently named one of USA Today’s 10 Best Fall Foliage destinations. In addition, Jack Pine Studios’ Glass Pumpkin Festival made the outlet’s national 10 Best list of Best Fall Festivals in the United States. The Glass...
Rosecrans Football Leaning on Intangibles in 2024
The Rosecrans Bishops are back on the field and ready to show that they are ready for anything that comes their way this season. The roster turnover year to year is always a challenge, but head coach Chris Zemba has been impressed with how his players have stepped up, especially at quarterback.
Students with lice no longer need to be sent home from school
The CDC has updated its guidelines on head lice policies, allowing students with head lice to finish the school day and return the following morning, and advocates for discontinuing children from being completely free of nits before returning to school.
Columbus Food Truck Festival rolls into Hilliard for second edition
The Columbus Food Truck Festival may have already rolled through Downtown, but if you feel like you haven't gotten your food-truck fill, you're in luck. The Columbus Food Truck Festival is having two events throughout the summer, with the Hilliard Edition coming up on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on 5024 Northwest Pkwy. ...
Police: Suspect robs home after holding owners at gunpoint near Worthington
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Authorities are searching for a suspect accused of holding two people at gunpoint while robbing their home near Worthington on Wednesday. According to the Columbus Division of Police, an unknown suspect confronted the homeowners around 7 a.m. in the 1000 block of Woodman Drive located in the Olentangy Highlands neighborhood off Linworth and Olentangy River roads.
30 electronic scooters pulled from the Scioto River during cleanup effort
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – In June, Columbus residents with mobility issues expressed frustration with those who leave electronic scooters parked in the middle of neighborhood sidewalks. Columbus police and the city’s Division of Refuse Collection are now finding scooters to be a hazard elsewhere: in the Scioto River. Officers, metro park employees and volunteers with […]
Ohio Section July Meeting at WCMH Television Plant in Columbus
Our July 26th, 2024 section meeting was combined with the Central Ohio Society of Broadcast Engineers Chapter 52, and held at the WCMH Television Plant in Columbus. Our meeting host for the evening was Andy Mika, Chief Engineer. The theme of Andy’s presentation centered around the TV Station’s 75 year history celebration going on now.
Zanesville City Schools Unveils New Playground
ZANESVILLE, OH – Zanesville City Schools cut the ribbon on their new playground. This new playground, located in between Zane Grey Elementary and Zane Grey Intermediate Schools, is an all inclusive playground so kids with disabilities are still able to have fun at recess. Clay Lawyer, the Associate Principal...
Philo High School Welcomes New Facility Dog
ZANESVILLE, OH – One local school has a new staff member joining the team this school year. Philo High School is happy to announce that they recently acquired a golden retriever facility dog named Mazey. A Philo Alumni reached out to the Zanesville Purina Plant and asked if they...
Cardiac arrest survivor still searching for man who helped save her
Kimber Perfect, a grandmother of five and avid cyclist, survived a cardiac arrest in 2017 after being saved by a passerby who performed CPR, and will now lead a team of walkers at the American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday.
Settlement Reached with Companies Over Building Flaws at Zane State
(ZANESVILLE, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Thursday announced a $1.6 million settlement with three construction companies and a design firm over dangerous flaws in an 11-year-old building at Zane State College. “Accountability is not optional when it comes to the safety of our schools,” AG Yost said....
Sheriff's office fires Franklin County deputy charged with more than 30 counts of rape
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Franklin County Sheriff's Office fired a deputy who was indicted on more than 30 counts of rape last month. Sheriff Dallas Baldwin announced Deputy Charles Davis' termination on Thursday following an administrative hearing. "Given the gravity of the allegations, Sheriff Baldwin has determined that...
Olde Dutch marks 30th year, looks to future
LOGAN — The Olde Dutch Restaurant held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon to commemorate the local hub’s 30th anniversary. “We are thrilled to be apart of this community, and honored to continue the tradition of this restaurant as a gathering place in the area,” said Adam Wetzel, owner of the restaurant. Wetzel is part of the third ownership group to take over the Olde Dutch since its founding in...
Giant bugs are in the building at the Columbus Metropolitan Library
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Giant bugs are now in the main campus of Columbus Metropolitan Library. The display includes a beetle, grasshopper, firefly, dragonfly and a 10-foot-tall spider web. The insects are six to eight-feet-tall. Also included in the display will be special staff-led programs and bug themed books ready to be checked out. The […]
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...
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