Incarcerated people draw adoptable dogs for Franklin County Dog Shelter kennels
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Through a new program, incarcerated individuals are drawing portraits of adoptable dogs to be displayed on their kennels at the Franklin County Dog Shelter. Dubbed “Portraits with a Purpose,” the initiative is a collaboration between the shelter and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. The partnership gives people incarcerated at the Franklin […]
Popular chain retailer closing Columbus store; See where it’s headed next
A popular home décor retailer is making a move from Columbus to the suburbs. HomeGoods has confirmed plans to relocate its Easton Market store in Columbus to Taylor Square in Reynoldsburg. The retailer confirmed the move in a statement to 614NOW. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. “We are always assessing...
SNAP, Medicaid recipients facing long phone wait times as Job and Family Services navigates new requirements
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — People relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Medicaid could face long delays when trying to get help from Franklin County Job and Family Services (JFS), call center data shows. As the federal government’s overhaul of SNAP has rolled out new requirements for benefits over the last year, […]
Which Columbus schools could close as district addresses empty seats, declining enrollment
Columbus City Schools is considering closing, moving or consolidating six schools as it seeks another $50 million in reductions and tries to make fuller use of its buildings.
Clermont County man turns coffee stop into $300,000 Ohio Lottery win
AMELIA, Ohio (WKRC) - A Clermont County man said a coffee stop led to a $300,000 Ohio Lottery win. The winner bought a Wild Cash Tripler scratch-off ticket at the Speedway on W. Main St. in Amelia, according to the Ohio Lottery. After required state and federal tax withholdings, he received $219,750.
Two Women Escape From Jail by Putting Robe Over Razor Wire and Jumping From...
Two women are back in custody after a daring escape from jail and a failed plot to flee Ohio for Florida. Hope Skerrett and Kerriah Ohler escaped from the Stark Regional Community Correction Center on Monday, October 12, according to News 5 Cleveland. The duo allegedly tossed a robe over razor wire to avoid getting cut as they climbed over it. They then made their way past the fence and onto the roof of the building, where they jumped off and ran to a nearby nature preserve.
After abrupt closure, one of Columbus’ largest breweries hints at comeback
Something may be brewing in Powell—Nocterra Brewing posted a cryptic update to their website. The brewery, which abruptly closed both of its Central Ohio taprooms in August, has added a message to its website homepage hinting that something could be in the works. “Something’s brewing, stay tuned…” the message on Nocterra’s homepage reads.
Arrest made for robbery at Buckeye Donuts
A popular Columbus donut shop was the scene of a robbery Tuesday morning after police said a man assaulted someone while trying to steal a tip jar, valued at $5. According to a Columbus Police report obtained by 614NOW, officers responded to Buckeye Donuts on S. High Street around 6:30 a.m.
After 10 years, Columbus mother waits for closure in sons’ deaths
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus mother has fought for justice for her sons since they were killed in Columbus in 2017. Now, with a new trial date approaching, she said delays are keeping her from finally being able to mourn. The prosecutor’s office said it’s ready for this trial; the defense attorney won’t answer […]
1.4 million impacted by Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians data breach
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians was breached in August and is getting ready to notify more than one million people who are impacted, NBC4 has confirmed. COPC has confirmed to NBC4 that 1.4 million people were impacted in this breach. COPC is a physician-founded and led primary care group with more […]
