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Here's what you need to know for the Fairfield County Fair
LANCASTER − The state's county fair season will close out this year with the 2024 Fairfield County Fair. The local fair is always the last fair of the year in Ohio. The fair runs from Oct. 6 to Oct. 12 at the county fairgrounds at 157 E. Fair Ave. ...
Students say they’re fed up with bathroom policy at Columbus’ Whetstone High School
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — According to Whetstone High School students, using the bathroom has become a difficult feat. Freshman Nora Hardesty said the bathrooms at the Columbus City Schools (CCS) high school are dirty, mirrorless and frequently locked. She said those that are open require students to wait in long lines under teacher supervision, and […]
How much rain did Helene drop in central Ohio? Here's a county-by-county breakdown
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As rain from what remains of Helene continues to fall around central Ohio, we are still taking stock of the heavier blow felt from the storm Friday around the region. This included numerous reports of wind damage, flooding and even a new record daily rainfall for Columbus.
What you need to know: County and ODOT projects current and upcoming
The Fairfield County Engineer’s Office is announcing that the following roads will be closed for thefollowing dates listed below: Bickle Church Road NE (Township Road 384) will be closed Monday, Oct. 7, through Friday, Nov. 1, for bridge deck replacement, weather permitting. This closure will take place on Bickle Church Road NE between Millersport Road NE and Lancaster Newark Road NE (Ohio 37). Construction will take place between the addresses of 2060 and 1815 Bickle Church Road...
New bill proposes panic buttons for Ohio’s schools
CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio state senator announced the filing of new school safety legislation called Alyssa’s Law at Canal Winchester High School on Monday, requiring districts across the state to have teachers and staff wear emergency alert systems. Alyssa’s Law, or Senate Bill 313, would save lives in an emergency at Ohio […]
Get ready for a frightful night at these Ohio haunted houses and trails
The Adams Family Haunted Woods, Blood Prison at Ohio State Reformatory, Brimstone Haunt, Carnage Haunted House, Fear Columbus, Haunted Hoochie, Haunted Hoorah, Jail of Terror, Nightmare in Nashport, Pataskala Haunted Forest, and Terror Maze are all haunted attractions in Ohio that offer thrills and chills for visitors of all ages.
Fall foliage popping up across Ohio: Parks where you can see changing leaves now
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As Ohio is beginning to experience pockets of changings leaves earlier than usual, residents can view fall foliage now at multiple local parks and trails. Because of Ohio’s dry summer, multiple species of trees have begun to change colors early resulting in sporadic foliage changes across the state, according to David […]
Columbus event emphasizes the importance of diversity
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus International Festa-Val highlighted the importance of celebrating diverse cultures on Saturday. This is the second year the event has taken place. All those who attended were able to enjoy games and a diverse variety of foods. There were also performances by a mariachi band and an Indian percussion group. […]
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