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Southwest Licking utility growth prompts regionally focused name change
As the service area for the Southwest Licking Community Water and Sewer District continues to grow and change, the district is changing its name to better reflect its broader scope in Licking County. The utility district is changing its name to Licking Regional Water District, Executive Director Jim Roberts said. Roberts said...
Video: Drone footage shows progress of Intel construction site in New Albany
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) — New drone footage shows the progress being made on Intel’s Ohio One plant as construction continues on the New Albany site. The footage shows a bird’s eye view of the massive construction site for the upcoming semiconductor manufacturing facility in Licking County. In May, Intel released renderings of the plant […]
Man accused of kidnapping Grove City woman twice arrested after two-month manhunt
A wanted fugitive and kidnapping suspect who escaped from a Lancaster hospital while being escorted by police two months ago was arrested Friday in northwest Ohio, the U.S. Marshals announced in a media release. Quinntel Bagley, 38, was arrested in Lima, Ohio, located in Allen County, in the 400 block of Cornell...
Gov. DeWine sends National Guard unit to assist with Columbus cyber breach
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced on Friday that a team within the National Guard has been asked to assist the City of Columbus, in regards to the recent cyber attack. We have... at the [Columbus] mayor's request, deployed numbers of Ohio National Guard. The...
Ulta Beauty Hosts Grand Opening of Zanesville Store
ZANESVILLE, OH – A new store opened its doors to the public today. Ulta Beauty hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off their grand opening of the Zanesville location. Katie Parker, the General Manager, says it wasn’t a smooth path to open this store, but is excited to finally be open.
Pickerington Central's Sherone White Jr. wins fan vote for top WR/TE in central Ohio
Pickerington Central senior Sherone White Jr. is the fans' choice for the top high school football wide receiver/tight end in central Ohio. He finished first in a Dispatch poll that accompanied our look at the top 10 wide receivers/tight ends in the Columbus area. As he often does on the field, White sprinted away from the competition. He received 35,520 of 67,049 votes (52.98%). The only other player to exceed 5% was Hamilton Township junior Jovon McBride (37.36%). ...
Sixteenth “super load” heads out August 22
COLUMBUS — The sixteenth of nearly two dozen “super loads” will depart the dock site in Adams County on Thursday, August 22. The convoy will head to New Albany to deliver the load to the site of the new Intel plant in Licking County. The 16th load is a tank. It measures 19’1” tall, 16’1” wide, and 197’ long. It weighs 395,450 pounds. It will stop in Chillicothe on Thursday and at Rickenbacker in Franklin County on Friday before being delivered to New Albany on...
5 people, including 2 Reynoldsburg police officers, hurt in I-70 crash
Five people, including two Reynoldsburg police officers, were hospitalized Friday afternoon after a vehicle crashed into them as they pulled into a highway u-turn lane. The crash happened at 12:37 p.m. on Columbus' Southeast Side, closed eastbound traffic on Interstate 70, and restricted westbound traffic for hours, according to the Ohio Department of...
More single-family homes pitched for Delaware’s 475-acre Terra Alta subdivision
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A central Ohio luxury real estate developer is taking the next steps to continue building out a nearly 475-acre subdivision in southern Delaware. Romanelli and Hughes’ proposal to construct 35 single-family homes within section 13 of the 473-acre Terra Alta development was approved Aug. 7 by the Delaware Planning Commission. The […]
Annual Tequila Fest returns to Columbus this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An annual festival featuring different tequila, food and entertainment is returning to central Ohio. Tequila Fest Columbus is back on Saturday at Gravity, across from COSI, from 3 to 9 p.m. Tequila Fest will feature more than 50 different tequilas at the event, from Teremana, 1800 and Prospero to Mi Campo, […]
German Village cocktail lounge and restaurant closing, citing differences with landlord
Five years ago, a cocktail lounge and adjacent bistro opened on the corner of 4th and Blenkner, taking over what was once Curio and Harvest Pizzeria. The dynamic duo, Ferdinand Lounge and Bistrolino, serve a selection of craft cocktails and small plates, offering a cozy space for German Villagers to walk to and hang out on the beautiful, brick-lined patio.
Amanda-Clearcreek FFA Members Achieve State and American Degrees
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Amanda-Clearcreek FFA Chapter continues to make its mark in agricultural education, with several members achieving prestigious honors this year. At the recent Ohio FFA Convention, three A-C FFA members—Braeleigh Blosser, Carley Claypool, and Peter Smith—were awarded the State FFA Degree. Additionally, Riley McKeska and Hannah Saum have been approved for the American FFA Degree.
City Attorney's office wants to shut down Avalon Night Club, site of fatal June shooting
The Columbus City Attorney's office has filed a motion seeking to shut down a nightclub where two people died in a June shooting. The city wants to close Avalon Night Club at 205 N. 5th Street in the Downtown area. The city attorney's office said the property's owners had ignored previous court orders. ...
Fire damages apartment building in Canal Winchester
CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio (WSYX) — Firefighters put out a fire in Canal Winchester on Friday morning. The two-alarm fire began just before 8:30 a.m. at an apartment building at 5595 Howth Place. Columbus Fire Chief Steve Martin said nobody was in the building when firefighters searched the apartment units.
Missing Ross County teen found safe in Oregon after months of searching
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A missing Ross County teenager, Whitney Hatfield, has been located in Salem, Oregon, after an extensive search that lasted several months. In a social media statement, Hatfield’s family announced that they received a call a few hours ago confirming her safety. “She is safe and in the hands of the police department where she was located,” the family said.
Columbus man charged with father's murder in incident where police fired at him
A man arrested by Columbus police in June after stabbing several relatives will have his first appearance in court Friday. Benjamin Kelch, 67, is charged with felonious assault and murder in the June 25 incident that resulted in his father's death, Franklin County Municipal Court records show. James Kelch, 95, died on Aug....
Friday Food Bites: Little Grand Market, Chouette, High Bank Westerville open
There’s always a lot happening in the Columbus restaurant world! Here’s the latest:. The Little Grand Market celebrates its grand opening tonight – Friday, Aug. 16 – at 6 p.m. Built as part of Thrive Companies’ Grandview Crossing development, the market features 10 local vendors, a full bar, and indoor/outdoor spaces. Also included in the facilities is a third location of Thrive’s coffee shop/cocktail bar concept, Bada Bean Bada Booze. Hit the link above for a full preview of it!
Lancaster Police Seek Public’s Help After Early Morning Shooting and Vehicle Crash
Lancaster – The Lancaster Police Department (LPD) is calling on the public for assistance following two separate incidents that occurred early this morning, August 16, 2024. At approximately 3:28 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call about a shooting at Timbertop Apartments, located in the 2200 block of North Columbus Street. The caller reported that three unidentified males were attempting to break into parked vehicles. When confronted, one of the suspects brandished a handgun and fired two rounds in the caller’s direction. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. The suspects fled the scene, heading toward Lowe’s and the entrance to River Valley Highlands, and are currently at large.
Football around the Muskingum Valley: Our comprehensive coverage of the 2024 season
ZANESVILLE — The football season is nearing its official kickoff in the Muskingum Valley. We will offer our collection of football coverage on one page, providing easy access to find all of the football information for the 2024 season for the Zanesville Times Recorder and Coshocton Tribune. This page will be updated throughout...
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