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List: fall festivals and events at Ohio state parks
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is celebrating the fall season with several festivals across Ohio at state parks. Visitors can check out fall foliage while enjoying fun, family friendly activities from craft vendors, tractor pulls and entertainment, to food vendors, self guided tours and more. Below is a list of […]
Advocates urge Ohio to restore voter registrations removed in alleged violations of federal law
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Voter advocacy organizations have put Ohio's Republican elections chief on notice that voters are being systematically removed from the rolls in several counties in alleged violation of federal law. A letter sent Thursday to Secretary of State Frank LaRose, just days ahead of Ohio's Monday registration...
Ex-Columbus employee gets $195K settlement after claim she was required to do Ginther campaign work
A former city employee received a $195,000 settlement from the city of Columbus after claiming she was illegally required to work on the 2023 reelection campaign of Mayor Andrew Ginther. The allegation of political work on the city’s dime appears in an unfiled federal court lawsuit prepared by a lawyer for Denise Bauer, who worked […]
Community urges clean up of East Columbus bus stop
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — People who live in the Driving Park section of Columbus are asking the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) to step up and help put a stop to what they said are illegal activities taking place at a bus stop. Residents near the stop between Livingston Avenue and Berkeley Road said it […]
Ohio DOT gets equipment winter-ready before season hits
OHIO (WOWK) – While fall is just beginning, it’s never too early for the Ohio Department of Transportation to prepare for the winter season. ODOT District 10 hosted its annual winter readiness event on Friday. The event allows crews to make sure all their equipment is in good, working condition. Engineers were also on hand […]
What were these central Ohio stores before they were Spirit Halloweens?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As October settles upon central Ohio, the vibrant orange banner popping up in strip malls and shopping centers can only mean one thing: Spirit Halloween has moved in. Spirit Halloween set a new record by opening 1,525 stores this year, according to a company news release. The seasonal storefronts pop up, […]
Getting legal help for Franklin County tenants facing eviction
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Central Ohio continues to experience a housing crisis. According to Columbus leaders, Franklin County saw a record-high number of eviction cases filed last year – more tenants were evicted than fit into Nationwide Arena and the city is on track to exceed that number in 2024. More than 100,000 evictions were […]
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