16 children removed from Ohio home had been kept in room for about 4...
McARTHUR, Ohio (WTVG) - Authorities in Ohio held a news conference Wednesday afternoon regarding a massive child endangerment case. 16 children were taken from deplorable conditions in a Vinton County home, authorities said. They were taken to get medically evaluated and two of the children were flown to hospitals in s
New Albany parents, students enlist lawyer after resignation of theater director
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) – A middle school theater director’s resignation took center stage at New Albany’s city council and school board meetings, with more than 400 parents and students enlisting an attorney’s help to try to get answers. “The New Albany Middle School theater department has remained the strongest and m
Boxing star Abdullah Mason headlines all-Ohio world title fight
A pair of Ohio natives will look to create their own fireworks inside a boxing ring at the Wolstein Center on Saturday. State of play: Bedford native Abdullah Mason will defend his WBO lightweight title against Toledo native Albert Bell. Both fighters are undefeated. Mason, 21, is the youngest active...
Small towns, big dreams: How local roots propelled Abby Balsley to a state pageant...
For many, small-town summer festivals are a tradition of funnel cakes, parades, and familiar faces. But for Abby Balsley, the local stage was the launching pad for a journey that would take her all the way to a state title. The former Crooksville/Roseville Pottery Festival Queen recently captured the crown of Miss Teen
Columbus Man Arrested After Allegedly Firing at Vehicle During Domestic Dispute
Police say a Columbus man was arrested after allegedly firing multiple shots at a victim who was attempting to drive away from a domestic incident. Columbus, OH – A Columbus man has been arrested after police say he fired multiple shots at a victim during a domestic dispute Sunday afternoon. According to the Columbus D
Victims killed in crash with COTA bus identified
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Two people killed in a weekend crash involving a COTA bus have been identified. The crash happened early Saturday morning at the intersection of Sunbury and Mock roads in northeast Columbus. Antwoine O'Neal Jr., 32, and Dominique Lashawnn Juana Williams, 33, were killed at the...
Jeff’s Donuts to open first Ohio location in northeast Columbus next week
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A 24-hour donut shop known for its large, hand-crafted offerings will debut in Ohio next week when it opens a location near Gahanna and New Albany. Jeff’s Donuts will begin welcoming customers at 5717 N. Hamilton Road in northeast Columbus on July 6 and hold a grand opening on July 8, […]
Columbus-area craft brewery closing after 8 years
The Columbus craft beer scene has taken another hit, as a long-standing brewery is calling it quits. According to a social media post, Trek Brewing is closing its doors on July 12. The brewery is located at 1486 Granville Rd. in Newark. “We’re proud of all the good that we’ve...
11 Ohio Trails You Have To Experience To Appreciate The State’s Natural Beauty
Ohio often gets underestimated until you’re actually standing on the right trail. A quiet morning in the woods, the sound of water moving through stone, and the soft lift of mist over a gorge can change the way the state feels almost instantly. In summer, the landscape opens up...
Ohio’s Best Kept BBQ Secret Is Hiding In This Brick-Lined Gem
If you think Ohio doesn’t have world-class barbecue, you clearly haven’t been to Old Canal Smoke House in Chillicothe yet. This brick-lined beauty is serving up smoked meats that could make a Texan weep with joy, and that’s not hyperbole. Let’s address the elephant in the room:...

















