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Reynoldsburg police find couple dead in home, three children safe
Reynoldsburg police are investigating after a couple was found dead Wednesday morning at a house in a quiet neighborhood off of Taylor Road. Officers responded shortly after 8:30 a.m. to a report of a person lying in a backyard on the 8600 block of Robbins Loop Drive, according to a release from the department. The front door was open when police arrived and officers found a woman dead in the backyard and a man dead in a...
Dirty Frank’s, 16-Bit among Downtown buildings proposed to be torn down for apartments
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace, 16 Bit Bar+Arcade and the homes of other Downtown businesses are being proposed for demolition to make way for a 23-story apartment building. The Estrella is a mixed-use development proposed by Bluestone Brothers Capital to take up most of the block surrounded by East Rich, South […]
Daughters of the American Revolution to Host Picnic for Veterans
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Daughters of the American Revolution are hosting a heartwarming picnic for veterans on Friday, July 19th. The event will take place at the American Legion Post 29 at 12 PM. Veterans and their guests are invited to enjoy a delicious and free lunch featuring hamburgers, pasta salad, baked beans, chips, and cookies. This picnic is a wonderful way to honor and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice.
Laura Tompkins Named New Superintendent of Zanesville City Schools
ZANESVILLE, OH – Laura Tompkins, a long-standing member of the Zanesville City Schools community, has been appointed as the new superintendent. Tompkins, who has been with the district since 1994, brings a lot of experience from her roles as a physical education teacher, elementary school assistant principal, and high school principal. Her leadership in these positions has been marked by her focus on student achievement and creating a supportive educational environment.
Zanesville woman pleads guilty on felony charges for calling 911 nearly 400 times
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – A woman has pleaded guilty to felony charges after calling 911 nearly 400 times complaining of various illnesses. According to the Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office, Kesha Kennedy, 34, of Zanesville appeared before a judge in the Court of Common Pleas and entered a guilty plea to felony charges of disrupting public […]
Zanesville Community Theatre presenting 'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical'
ZANESVILLE − "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" debuted off-Broadway in 2014 and debuted on Broadway in 2019. It's based on the 2005 novel for young adults of the same name by Rick Riordan. Both follow Percy Jackson, a 12-year-old boy who discovers he's a demigod and goes on a quest to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and prevent a war between the Greek gods.
What first-time visitors to the Lancaster Festival need to know
LANCASTER − Going to the Lancaster Festival for the first time?. While the Lancaster Festival gets returning fans each year, there will no doubt be those who are visiting it for the first time. "If people have not been to the festival they need to know the majority of...
Newark, Licking Valley taking flight behind new quarterbacks this fall
NEWARK ― Newark's Bodie Smith and Drayson Peterson had been preparing for life without Steele Meister, and that moment has arrived. The burly lefty with 1,883 yards and 23 touchdowns has graduated, but in Tuesday's seven-on-seven passing scrimmage against Licking Valley at White Field, it was evident that Smith, who takes over at...
Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour after bandmate's Trump shooting comment
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The comedy rock duo Tenacious D — made up of Jack Black and Kyle Gass — has canceled the rest of their tour after Gass' remarks about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. While onstage at a concert in Sydney on Sunday, Gass was...
Steakhouse chain opening first central Ohio location this month
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A restaurant known for its dry-aged steaks with over 70 locations across the country will soon open its doors in central Ohio. The Capital Grille is scheduled to open at 1827 Olentangy River Road in the University View neighborhood on July 28. Offering steak, seafood and wine, the opening will mark […]
The Mall at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin battles broken air conditioning amid heat
Retailers at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin are relying on portable air conditioning units to keep customers comfortable as the mall's central air conditioning system struggles to cope with this summer's intense heat. For the past two summers, the Mall at Tuttle Crossing has faced recurring HVAC problems. These issues have...
One in critical condition after east Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is hospitalized after a shooting on the east side of Columbus Tuesday night. According to a Columbus police dispatcher, the shooting happened on the 1400 block of Elaine Road at approximately 8:20 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition. There is no further information available […]
A magical place: Wesley and Julie Hurless settle in as new owners of Shady Bend Manor
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Coshocton County ‒ Wesley and Julie Hurless fell in love with Shady Bend Manor on their very first visit to the 150-year-old Italianate mansion. "When we first walked through here back in December, we were just in awe, not just of the house itself but the property in general and all of the really cool, extraordinary things, and just how magical this whole place is. We were pretty captivated by it," said Wesley. ...
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.
Former Ohio State Men’s Basketball Star Jared Sullinger Returns to Carmen’s Crew Roster For First Time Since 2018
Jared Sullinger will trade in his clipboard for a uniform this summer. The head coach of Ohio State’s TBT alumni team for the past four tournaments, Sullinger is back on Carmen's Crew's roster as a player for the first time since 2018. The two-time consensus All-American forward is one of five former Buckeyes on the team along with Keyshawn Woods, Andre Wesson, Kaleb Wesson and Kyle Young.
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...
Alexa Stakely remembered as 'one of the best' speech pathologists
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Alexa Stakely started her career at Capital Therapy Services in downtown Canal Winchester in 2018. "It just doesn't feel real that we'll never see her again," speech pathologist at Capital Therapy Services, Michelle Wardell said. They'll remember her as someone who went above and beyond...
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