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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 […]
City seeks to shutter downtown Columbus night club
For previous reports on this story view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus nightclub that was the scene of a double murder could have its doors shuttered for good. According to the Columbus City Attorney’s Office, the Property Action Team has filed a motion of contempt to seek the closure of […]
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.
Central Ohio hotel under new owner after $10 million sale
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A central Ohio hotel is now under new ownership after the property was sold for $10 million to a hospitality company. Miamisburg-based AAAR Hotels closed on the sale to buy the Cambria Hotel at 9100 Lyra Drive in Polaris on July 18, according to the Delaware County Auditor’s Office. Wilcare Delaware, […]
Marion OVI Checkpoint on Mount Vernon Ave. Tonight
MARION - The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with The Marion Police Department and The Marion County Sheriff’s Office, announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 9:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. tonight on Mount Vernon Ave. east of Forest Lawn Dr. in the City of Marion.
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.
Mount Vernon man charged with aggravated murder in double homicide
MOUNT VERNON — A Mount Vernon resident is in custody after being charged with two counts of aggravated murder in connection with two dead bodies found Wednesday night at 105 South Gay St. Cameron Ray Moore, 23, was arrested Thursday without incident, according to a Mount Vernon Police Department...
Park Sleeping Ban Considered in New Philadelphia
A council committee will decide whether to introduce legislation criminalizing certain aspects of homelessness in New Philadelphia. In a 6-to-3 ruling earlier this summer, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an Oregon community’s ban on sleeping outside at parks and other public places. New Philadelphia law director Marvin Fete thinks...
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....
Watch Ohio State 5-star 2025 WR target Jerome Myles in season opener tonight
Ohio State 5-star 2025 wide receiver target Jerome Myles from Draper (Utah( Corner Canyon is in action in his senior season opener tonight as Corner Canyon takes on American Fork (Utah) at American Fork High School. Kickoff for the game is at 9:00 ET. The game can be watched for...
Fiddlers unite at Ohio contest to keep music tradition alive
As the sun set on a horse farm in eastern Ohio’s Columbiana County, Kerry Varble tuned her fiddle in front of a piano decorated with blue ribbons and trophies. She plays the fiddle competitively at contests all over the country, from Texas to Tennessee. But on this recent evening, she was preparing for a competition closer to home: the Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers Contest.
PAAC to ‘Seize the Day’ with ’24-’25 season
PORTSMOUTH- The Portsmouth Area Arts Council (PAAC), through its Portsmouth Area Children’s Theatre (PACT), is ready to open yet another season of musical productions, now with its first cast of the season announced for the musical Disney’s Descendants. Once the fall season has wrapped Disney’s Descendants, the troupe...
Ahead of Zahn’s Corner Middle School auction, independent assessment reveals more contamination findings
PIKETON, Ohio — As the auction of Zahn’s Corner Middle School approaches tomorrow, August 17, 2024, an independent assessment has revealed measurable levels of radioactive contamination within the school, stemming from the nearby Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PORTS) in Piketon, Ohio. The Pike County Community Comprehensive Sampling Evaluation...
Northgate Sears demolition may be part of Colerain redevelopment plan for Northgate Mall
Colerain Township is moving closer to tearing down a former Northgate Mall department store for new development. On Tuesday, Colerain trustees approved a $28,000 revitalization grant award from Hamilton County to help plan the future demolition of the old Sears store. The Ohio Department of Development also awarded the county a grant last...
Exciting events this weekend: Bratwurst, Blueberries, and Blues!
MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—This weekend, the area is buzzing with three fantastic events that promise fun, food, and music for everyone. Whether you’re a fan of delicious bratwurst, sweet blueberries, or soulful blues, there’s something for you to enjoy. The Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival, held from August...
Highland County Health Department hosting blood drive
The Highland County Health Department is excited to be hosting its third Hoxworth Blood Drive Thursday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Hoxworth Donor Bus will be parked in the HCHD parking lot at 1487 North High St., Hillsboro. There are two easy ways to schedule an appointment:. •...
CCS Alum Dreams Big, Achieves More at 2024 Paris Olympics
August 16, 2024 – On the corner of Karl Road and Sandalwood Boulevard in the Northland neighborhood of Columbus, lives the YMCA, where in 2000, five-year-old Alexis Peterson first discovered basketball. Twenty-four years later, the basketball star made history as she competed at the world’s largest and most prestigious...
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