Columbus Man Sentenced To Prison For Role In ‘third World Mob’ Drug-trafficking Street Gang
A member of a deadly street gang will spend nearly two decades in prison. Teddy Asefa, 37, of Columbus, was sentenced to 17 1/2 years in prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to narcotics trafficking and wire fraud charges, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio. Asefa...
Franklin County, OH – Police Activity Report: Sheriff Conducts Drug Search Near Weinland Park...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbus, OH – Residents near Weinland Park may notice an increased law enforcement presence Wednesday as the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office conducts a narcotics-related search at a residence in the area....
Man Accused Of Kidnapping And Beating Woman Overnight In East Columbus
A Columbus man was in court Wednesday after being accused of beating a woman over nine hours in east Columbus. According to a police report from Columbus, officers were dispatched to an outpatient care center on Leonard Avenue following calls about a domestic violence incident. Officers spoke with the victim, who...
City leaders and civilians respond to increased ICE presence across central Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The increased presence of ICE in Columbus has brought a surge of new responses and reactions from city leaders and civilians. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency confirmed with ABC 6 that two arrests were made in the area earlier in the week, also stating that those arrested were...
Multi-car fire reported at downtown Columbus tow lot
Columbus Fire and EMS and Police are on the scene of a multi-car fire Saturday afternoon. CNAW2News.com began receiving word of the fire around 5:05 P.M. on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The fire is taking place at a tow lot in the 700 block of Fifth Street, off of Sixth Avenue.
Holiday sleepovers to start at Franklin County Dog Shelter
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center is holding its annual holiday sleepover, where residents can take a dog home for a couple of nights. The program is an opportunity for dogs to relax in a new place, while giving them a break from the shelter. The sleepover event also […]
‘It’s critical.’ Canton mayor hopes to hire a lobbyist in Columbus
CANTON – Decisions made at the Ohio Statehouse impact local residents every day. That's why Mayor William V. Sherer II said it's time for the city to have a stronger voice in Columbus. His solution? A push to hire a lobbying firm in 2026. Sherer said he has been weighing the benefits of working with a lobbying firm...
Ohio governor signs bill eliminating absentee ballot grace period
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law Friday afternoon that changes state rules on mail-in voting and voter registration. Senate Bill 293 eliminates a grace period for absentee ballots and requires the Secretary of State to verify registered voters’ citizenship on a monthly basis. Under...
$100,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A Pickaway County resident is celebrating a six-figure lottery win after purchasing a scratch-off ticket in Circleville. Heather, of Circleville, won $100,000 after buying a $10 Winter Green scratch-off ticket, according to the Ohio Lottery. The ticket was purchased at Little Bear Market, located at 131...
Schools in Ohio to close multiple days in January
OHIO — Schools across Ohio will be closed for at least two days next month in observance of scheduled holidays in January 2026, according to school district calendars. All public school districts in the state will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in recognition of New Year’s Day. The holiday is a federally...
