Columbus ranks in top 10 safety cities to drive in, study shows
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Despite the increase in congestion and construction projects across central Ohio roadways, Columbus is still ranked as one of the safest cities to drive in. According to a recent US News and World Report study, Columbus landed in the top 10 among 50 major US cities for safe driving. Columbus ranked...
Property that was home to Red Robin near Easton sells for $2.8 million
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The building that housed a recently shuttered Red Robin near Easton Town Center was sold to a new owner for $2.8 million. After a Red Robin located at 3977 Morse Crossing shut down in March amid financial hardship for the chain, a buyer swooped up the 1.7-acre site for $2.8 million […]
Columbus high school teacher arrested for allegedly attempting to pay a high school student...
According to court documents, Stephanie Demetrius, a former literary enrichment instructor at the Academy for Urban Scholars High School, was charged with felony conspiracy after allegedly attempting to pay a high school student $2,000 to kill her husband, with whom she is currently separated. An affidavit claims she...
Judge sets bond for mother, boyfriend charged in connection to death of 4-year-old boy...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Reynoldsburg mother and her boyfriend are being charged in the death of the woman’s 4-year-old son last week. Court documents reveal the boy’s mother, 19-year-old Kailee Smith-Parks, is facing child endangerment charges in connection with Jakai Smith's death. The documents state Smith-Parks failed...
Local district asked state to permanently ban student from school. Ohio said ‘no.’
Ohio officials have decided that a teen who admitted to beating his teacher will be allowed to continue attending public school. In February, the Northwest Local School District board sought to keep one of its students from ever attending public school. Under a rarely used Ohio law called "permanent exclusion," a...
Farmer turns cornfield into runway to help pilot after he ran out of fuel,...
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — It’s not your average runway. A small airplane made an emergency landing in a cornfield near Reynoldsburg after running out of fuel on Wednesday — and it was a local farmer who helped ensure a safe return to the skies. According to the Ohio...
$1 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — April 1 turned out to be no prank for Scott, a Cincinnati resident and Ohio Lottery enthusiast, who won a $1 million top prize on the VIP Millions scratch-off ticket. Scott purchased the winning ticket at UDF #162, located at 5000 Princeton Road in Liberty Township. Initially, he misunderstood his winnings,...
Applications open for Ohio Dept. of Aging Senior Farmers Market Nutrition program
COLUMBUS – Eligible Ohioans age 60 and older will once again have access to $50 in fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, fresh-cut herbs, and unprocessed honey in 2025 through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) announced today. Locally, the Mount Vernon Farmers...
Raising cigarette tax to $3.10 could do more good than any prescription I write...
Gov. Mike DeWine has proposed increasing the tax on a pack of cigarettes from $1.60 to $3.10. As a doctor, I completely agree with him − this tax hike is the best move for the health of Ohio. Not a day goes by that I don't have a patient in my office who is sick because of cigarettes. It’s usually more than one. I’ve...
Ohio SNAP recipients to receive extra benefits during summer
OHIO — Ohio families with school-aged children can now benefit from the 2025 Summer EBT/SUN Bucks program, which provides extra help to buy food during the summer months when school is out. Children up to age 19 may be eligible, and many will be automatically enrolled depending on the type of assistance they already...
