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Lantern Fest to light up nights at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Once the animal denizens have bedded down for the evening, a menagerie of a different sort will spring to life Aug. 1, opening night of the Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival. A new attraction, the family-friendly experience will illuminate the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium with more than 60 sets of luminous, larger-than-life lanterns shaped...
The pros and cons of privatizing Section 8 housing
The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority will end its contract next year with the company that manages its Section 8 voucher program. That will affect about 13,000 households in central Ohio. Nationally, more cities are taking similar steps. But the results dont always benefit residents. We're looking at the pros and...
First comedy festival coming to Columbus in August
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new festival full of laughs and entertainment from national, local and regional comedians is coming to Columbus for the first time. The Columbus Comedy Festival is coming to several venues Aug. 14-18. The new festival, organized by Columbus Underground, will feature a full line up of comedians and entertainers with […]
Chillicothe seeks public input to become a bicycle-friendly city
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The City of Chillicothe is taking steps to enhance its biking infrastructure and culture by applying for a Bicycle Friendly Community designation from the League of American Bicyclists. As part of its broader community development plan, “Choose Chillicothe,” the city aims to create a more bike-friendly...
Community holds silent protest as a call for unity
CHILLICOTHE — A silent protest took place Sunday along the Ross County Courthouse steps in Chillicothe as citizens gathered to call for action regarding the racial tensions in Ross County and promote unity. The protest was organized by citizen Lesha Malone and other community leaders. The group cited recent events like KKK flyers...
Ryan Day reveals big changes at Ohio State
This season, Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day will be giving up play-calling duties to his old head coach Chip Kelly, and it sounds like he’s very comfortable about that decision given just how experienced Kelly is running an offense. During a recent press conference at Big Ten...
Still no action on DeWine’s call for ‘diet weed’ regulation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A call to action from Gov. Mike DeWine nearly seven months ago to regulate delta 8 THC products still has no legislative answer. Delta 8 is a low-level THC product, sometimes known as “diet weed.” Right now, it is completely unregulated, meaning, in part, anyone at any age can buy it. […]
Tax-free days for school shopping has begun
By Joseph DiCristofaro The Ironton Tribune Ohio sales tax holiday is growing substantially in duration this year to 10 days began on July 30 and ends on Aug. 8. The event started as an opportunity to save on school-related supplies for the upcoming school year. This year some changes have been made to include more […] The post Tax-free days for school shopping has begun appeared first on The Tribune.
Overnight tornado warnings hit Ohio, National Weather Service looking for tornadoes
A round of strong storms passed through Southwest Ohio late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, causing tornado warnings in several communities. Now, the National Weather Service is looking into storm damage. ...
Drying out tonight; Still sultry
CLEVELAND — A weak cold front will slide east of the area this evening. Showers and storms will slide east as well. The skies should clear out a bit, so partly cloudy should cover it for the overnight forecast. Lows will stay warm & muggy, in the 65 to 70-degree range by sunrise.
How animals at the Ohio State Fair are kept safe
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One of the main attractions at the Ohio State Fair is all the animals, with different showings, pig races and petting zoos for everyone to enjoy. It’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to make sure that every animal is happy and healthy. The work for the […]
Chinese glass maker says it wasn’t target of raid at US plant featured in Oscar-winning film
MORAINE, Ohio (AP) — A Chinese automotive glass maker says the company is not the target of a federal investigation that temporarily shut down production last week at its Ohio factory. The plant near Dayton was the subject of the Netflix film “American Factory” that won an Oscar in 2020. A Homeland Security official said on Friday that the investigation is focused on money laundering, potential human smuggling and financial crimes. Fuyao Glass America says it was told by authorities that a third-party employment company was at the center of the criminal investigation. Fuyao Glass America says it will cooperate fully with investigators.
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