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Columbus bar bans customers under 30 on Friday, Saturday nights
COLUMBUS, Ohio — At many bars, you need to be 21 in order to get in, but at one establishment in central Ohio, there are certain hours where even people in their 20s are too young. For the last two months, Donerick’s Pub in the outskirts of Columbus has...
Zone is about the mayor's arrogance. It is not fair to Columbus property owners.
Zone In shows Ginther's arrogance I am stunned by the arrogance of Mayor Andrew Ginther’s Zone In proposal. Rezoning thousands of properties in Columbus without notification to the property...
New Project introduced at Planning and Zoning meeting
At the June meeting of the Planning and Zoning Committee, there was extensive discussion of the history and current plans for the “Jodiro Project,” a mix of 550 homes, townhomes, and apartments across the street from Ohio Christian University (OCU). Jodiro has been under discussion for several years. At the same meeting, Gary Smith of G2 Planning and Design in Columbus, introduced a new project by Highland Real Estate, to be located just east of the Circleville City School buildings, and to the north and...
Charter school head pleads guilty to using $265,000 in school cash to buy New Albany home
The founder and superintendent of two Columbus charter schools pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to conspiring to commit bank fraud after using more than a quarter of a million dollars from the schools to help buy a house in New Albany. Abdirizak Y. Farah, 59, faces a possible sentence of up to 30 years in prison for his guilty plea, according to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in Columbus. Sentencing...
Columbus top doctor reacts to gun violence being called a national health crisis
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The gun violence plaguing major metropolitan cities and small towns in the United States has officially been declared a national public health crisis by the U.S. Surgeon General. A 40-page advisory outlined the statistics around deaths related to firearms as well as proposals for lawmakers on how to reduce gun-related injuries […]
Ohio State Marching Band member submits TBDBITL Lego to be made
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio State Marching Band could soon have an official Lego to celebrate the organization’s history and impact. According to the marching band’s social media, Jacob English, an M-Row member, put his imagination to the test by building a band member made from Lego. English submitted the creation to Lego Ideas, and it was approved.
Study ranks Columbus among five best cities for college graduates
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A recent study has ranked Columbus among the five best U.S. cities for new college graduates. Zumper, a rental platform, analyzed the 100 largest U.S. cities based on seven key metrics. Those metrics include rent costs, number of “young people” (18-34-year-olds), population of 25-year-olds with bachelor’s degrees, median income of those […]
Over 140 former Colonial Village residents continue seeking permanent housing
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Over 500 households were forced to leave Colonial Village in Columbus after the city deemed the apartments unsafe. Many former residents were able to find affordable housing with help from the Community Shelter Board. However, Board Chief Program Effectiveness Officer Steve Skovensky said finding affordable housing in Columbus is challenging and believes it is now a community crisis.
Columbus paying over $545,000 for attorneys' fees in lost wrongful arrest case
The Columbus City Council on Monday approved another major payout of more than a half-million taxpayer dollars to pay attorneys' fees in a losing federal lawsuit involving city police officers. As a result of Columbus police arresting and jailing the wrong person for five nights during a 2018 reckless-driving investigation,...
Fourth of July fireworks, festivities and more: See our coverage ahead of Independence Day
Fourth of July is nearly upon us, bringing with it fireworks, parades and plenty of fun in the sun — if the weather forecast cooperates. We've already published several guides to Fourth of July festivities and news you can use when it comes to setting off your own fireworks, keeping your pets...
Columbus City Schools picks Tiffin official to be next district treasurer
Columbus City Schools hired a treasurer Monday to manage the finances of the state's largest district. During a special meeting Monday, the Columbus City school board hired Treasurer Ryan Cook to a three-year contract beginning Aug. 1 and ending in 2027. He will be replacing interim Treasurer Jennifer Vanover, who was filling the role after Stan Bahorek, the district's previous treasurer, retired after nearly a decade at the district, The Dispatch previously reported.
Ellery Elick keeps on rolling
Pickaway County Treasurer Ellery Elick gets around, whether it is in political circles or riding around town on his Can-Am Spyder. So, it was a privilege to connect with him and review his 21 years in public service. Prior to serving in public office, Elick worked for a local bank. In 2003, the county treasurer retired from office for health reasons, and the Pickaway County Republican Central Committee (PCRCC) was tasked with the responsibility for finding a replacement, because it was a Republican who was...
Ohio National Guard honors four Black Civil War heroes at Freedom to Serve celebration
As America gets ready to celebrate its independence, the Ohio National Guard took time on Monday to honor some less-known Black heroes who helped keep the country unified during the Civil War. The Ohio National Guard held its "Freedom to Serve" campaign, which began last year as a way to commemorate the 75th...
Thinking about sparking your own fireworks? Here's what you need to know
GROVE CITY, Ohio (WSYX) — For 'Red White and Boom,' you can sit back and watch the show, but we're sparking the conversation for those who want to create their own "Boom." There are only certain places where you can set off your own fireworks. "Google fire safety so...
Staying safe in the heat for Red, White and Boom
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The food vendors are parking as close as they can to the fireworks to serve the 400,000 people expected to make their way downtown to enjoy Red, White and Boom. July 3 is expected to be a hot one, so doctors want to make sure...
Some Ohioans will celebrate two Independence Days this week
For some Ohioans, there will be two Independence Days this week—Somalia Independence Day on July 1, and the U.S. Independence Day celebration on July Fourth. Somalia Independence Day takes place on July 1 every year. Ohio is home to the second-largest Somali community in the U.S., according to the Somali Community Association of Ohio. This community will celebrate Somalia’s Independence from British and Italian rule, or “Soomaalinimo,” or "the essence of being Somali.”
‘No question, we’re in a housing crisis:’ Columbus passes eviction assistance funds
View a previous report on eviction notices at Riverview Drive in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After multiple mass eviction events in Columbus, the city enacted measures to assist tenants with emergency rehousing and case management. In April, 88 tenants living on Riverview Drive were given eviction notices after their apartments were […]
Columbus CC Discusses Policy for City Officials use of Electronic Devices
(Columbus) The Columbus City Council discussed a policy that would govern elected officials’ use of electronic devices at a recent committee of the whole meeting. The purpose of the policy is to govern elected official’s use of computer hardware to access paperless meeting packets, and it applies to all officials.
Property owners are being buried by taxes. Cash-strapped should be able to delay payments.
Michael Stinziano is Franklin County auditor. The challenge for many Franklin County residents impacted by the burden of Ohio’s current laws in how property taxes are established remains. Some of our neighbors are even left in the impossible position of wondering how they can remain in the neighborhoods they desire to live in unless Ohio laws are changed.
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