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Hot summer weather brings more rain and thunderstorms to Ohio. Here's why
Believe it or not, July is one of the wettest months in Ohio. Summer can be the wettest season, depending on the amount of rainfall during the spring, according to WOUB. Hot temperatures can bring humidity, showers, rain and even thunderstorms. So, how is this weather formed? Let’s find out....
Ohio Family Restaurant Closes Suddenly: Here’s What Happened
WFCN – Fans in Ohio are claiming they have been “priced out” by a family restaurant’s sudden closure due to pricing increases. The closure of an Ohio Wendy’s has left many wondering if they are being “priced out” of the business. Approximately eight...
City Celebrates McGill Park Pickleball Courts Grand Opening
The City of Canal Winchester is preparing for a grand opening of the McGill Park pickleball courts on Thursday, July 18. Members of the public and local media are invited to join staff for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the park, located at 6725 Lithopolis-Winchester Road, at 5:00 PM to commemorate the opening. Following the ceremony, the inaugural game will be played by Mayor Joe Steager and Council President Will Bennett. The City will also be handing out custom pickleballs to the first 100 guests.
UCSO Reports July 3-4, 2024
A deputy was sent to the Frankin County Jail to take custody of Jacob Brown, age 31 of Columbus, for an outstanding arrest warrant. The arrestee was transported to the Tri County Regional Jail. 9:42am Drugs. A deputy was dispatched to the Adult Probation Office on State Route 4 to...
You’re Nuts: Who will be the next Ohio recruit to commit to Ohio State men’s basketball?
The Ohio State men’s basketball program got a big BOOM earlier this week, with 2025 guard and Cleveland native Dorian Jones announcing that he would be playing for Jake Diebler and the Buckeyes. Jones is the second-highest ranked player in the state of Ohio in 2025, the No. 12 shooting guard in the class, and is the first member of Ohio State’s 2025 class.
Top RB target Savion Hiter reacts to only visit of June — to Georgia
Penn State, Michigan, and several others were immediate to reach out when the 2026 contact period began. "I feel like I'm doing pretty good. All the schools I've wanted have communicated with me," Hiter said. "I'm planning to get on some visits soon. It was pretty crazy, but I think I handled it pretty well. I responded to every coach."
Minimum wage hike won't make the ballot this year in Ohio
When Ohio voters cast their ballots in November, they won't get to weigh in on whether to raise the minimum wage. A national spokesperson with One Fair Wage said late Wednesday afternoon the organization missed the mark on signatures—writing it was short on the 44-county requirement to make the ballot in November 2024. The spokesperson said it was “very close” to its goal but would hold off on submitting anything.
Smoked on Chai kosher barbecue coming to Columbus
Smoked on Chai BBQ, a new kosher barbecue truck from the owner of Smoked on High BBQ in Columbus, will make its debut July 8, with a kosher menu and bulk options. Led by owner Max McGarity, he told the Columbus Jewish News he’s been getting involved in the Columbus kosher barbecue scene because it’s always something he wanted to do – seeing it as an “under-utilized and untapped” market.
Fur Baby Friday: Meet Drew, the senior blind Chihuahua who just wants to be loved
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Turner (who answers to the name Drew) is a senior Chihuahua who is looking for a loving family to care for him in the final years of his life. Drew came to Stop the Suffering Animal Rescue from an abusive home in which he was neglected to the point that he became blind. His eyes were very small and just shrank away because of a lack of care.
Ohio State WR offer staying in contact with the Buckeyes, discusses return to OSU
Pataskala (Ohio) Watkins Memorial 2026 wide receiver Jaeden Ricketts worked out at the Buckeyes' camp on June 6 and landed an Ohio State scholarship offer that day. He is currently sitting at eight offers: Ohio State, Toledo, Bowling Green, Ohio University, Miami of Ohio, Ball State, Kent State and Akron.
Gateway’s ‘Summer of Love’ movie series to feature Frances Ha, Scott Pilgrim and more
View a previous report on changes made to Gateway Film Center since it reopened in 2021 in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A nonprofit cinema is showing a variety of iconic romance movies this summer, including fan favorites like The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Gateway […]
7 family members escape burning home in Truro Township overnight
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Columbus family is now okay after escaping a fire in Truro Township, near the Blacklick Woods Metro Park, early Friday morning. The fire broke out at about 2 a.m. Four adults and three children escaped safely. I'm sad. I don't know what to do...
Columbus Weather: sunny weekend ahead
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Scattered showers and thunderstorms taper off this evening, with partial clearing overnight. The weekend looks outstanding! Hot and muggy on Monday!. FRIDAY NIGHT: scattered showers and storms tapering off, partly cloudy, gradual clearing, low 67. SATURDAY: mostly sunny, warm and pleasant, high 85. SUNDAY: mostly...
Ohio State recruiting set for big 48 hours of commitments: Buckeye Breakfast
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s 2025 class hasn’t had an ideal two days, with four-star edge Justin Hill committing to Alabama and five-star wideout Dakorien Moore committing to Oregon. But things can turn around on Friday and Saturday. Four-star edge rusher Damien Shanklin, the No. 110...
Columbus Council Approves Amended Clock Tower Maintenance Agreement
(Columbus) The Columbus City Council approved an amendment to a clock tower maintenance agreement at a recent regular meeting. The original agreement was approved in 2018 with John Salzwedel to maintain the clock tower at City Hall. Salzwedel is requesting an increase in the contract which was last increased in...
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