The Underground Railroad Is Closer Than You Think… Here’s Where It Ran In Central...
When people talk about the Underground Railroad, they usually picture places far from here. Deep South escape routes. River crossings. Hidden attics and storm cellars…. But Central Ohio wasn’t just nearby history. It was part of the network. Not rumored. Not “maybe.” Real, documented, and standing today.
Columbus-based family makes first-ever kids’ soda to be sold at Walmart
One can of Mountain Dew has 46 grams of sugar in it; a bottle of Cola is filled with caramel dye, and even diet soda drinks still carry chemicals and fillers such as aspartame. Needless to say, these sodas are not ideal for children. A Columbus-based soda brand, targeted for...
January Homeless Deaths in Columbus
In 2025 Columbus was #1 for the number of homeless deaths in the state of Ohio. The number of homeless deaths was twice that of the Columbus murder rate. The city is quickly catching up to the rest of the nation as poverty has become America’s 4th leading cause of death.
Wendy’s celebrating Singles Awareness Day with $1 hamburger
DUBLIN, Ohio (WBRC) - What is Valentine’s Day if not a celebration of romance, love and companionship? The holiday, however, leaves little room for those flying solo. Wendy’s is stepping in to give them reason to celebrate. February 15 is Singles Awareness Day and the fast food chain...
Energy consultant says Randazzo stole millions from him, other clients before DeWine appointment
When state prosecutors first showed Matt Brakey, chairman of a powerful association of heavy-duty electric buyers in Ohio, a longstanding contract apparently in his organization’s name that investigators uncovered in a bribery probe, Brakey saw only one explanation. His mentor and his lawyer, a man who in 2019 was...
Soybean-based tires put Ohio sheriff’s departments on patrol
The Ohio Soybean Council is donating Goodyear tires made with soybean oil to all 88 county sheriff’s departments. The post Soybean-based tires put Ohio sheriff’s departments on patrol appeared first on AGDAILY .
Pre-Dawn Gunfire On Hague: Columbus Cops Nab Suspect In Hilltop Double Shooting
An early-morning burst of gunfire on S. Hague Avenue jolted the Hilltop awake last Friday, and police say they have already tracked down a suspect. Two adults were wounded in the shooting and rushed to a local hospital, where both are expected to survive. What police say. According to the...
Three people arrested following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — Three people are in custody following a shooting that left one man injured Monday night in Monroe, according to the Monroe Police Department. Officers were dispatched around 8 p.m. to Michigan Avenue just north of Lorain Street after receiving a report of a man who had been shot while inside his vehicle. The...
Thousands without power in Ohio
OHIO — As of Tuesday morning, power outages across Ohio remain limited but widespread, affecting several counties and utility service areas statewide. According to the latest outage data, 2,802 homes and businesses are without electricity, representing 0.05% of the 5,363,287 customers tracked across Ohio. Compared...
Ohio man killing time while pregnant wife sleeps buys Ohio Lottery ticket, wins jackpot
BEREA, Ohio (WKRC) - A Berea man says a routine trip to the grocery store and gas station turned into a lottery win. Brian said he stopped for gas while his pregnant wife was at home sleeping and decided to purchase an Ohio Lottery ticket. He bought a $5 EZPLAY Progressive Jackpot Lucky Numbers ticket and matched 15...
