‘Ax Ohio Tax’ Petitioners: State Has Still Not Addressed DeRolph
MENTOR, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Volunteers continue collecting signatures to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot abolishing property taxes in Ohio. Of particular concern to the group leading that effort, Ax Ohio Tax, is the failure of the state, they say, to properly address the 1997 DeRolph...
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman wanted for violating the terms of her parole in Ohio. According to Greater Cincinnati Crime Stoppers, 36-year-old Dorothy Mays is currently wanted by the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a felony parole violation. Officials said Mays was...
McClain’s K.C. Foster becomes wrestling state qualifier as district runner-up
In the Girls Wrestling District Tournament at Big Walnut High School on Sunday, McClain’s K.C. Foster finished as district runner-up, sending her to the state tournament. Foster finished the two-day event with a record of 3-1, beginning her district tournament run with a first-round win over Teays Valley’s Faith...
Crash involving dump truck, another vehicle shuts down I-270 on southwest side
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — A crash involving a dump truck and another vehicle shut down Interstate 270 in both directions on the southwest side on Tuesday morning. Deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office were called about the crash around 10:30 a.m. A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said...
ODNR to Stock More Than 80,000 Rainbow Trout Across Ohio This Spring
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife will begin releasing more than 80,000 rainbow trout at 93 locations across the state starting Wednesday, March 11. The stockings, organized by the ODNR Division of Wildlife, are scheduled throughout March, April and May to...
Former top PUCO staffer tells jury of late night at the bar with FirstEnergy...
The former chief of staff of the state agency responsible for regulating Ohio utility companies told jurors Friday about his long night of drinking with a power company’s CEO and its lobbyists. Their March 2016 dinner at Mitchell’s Steakhouse followed by drinks until close at the Char Bar, a...
Central Ohio bar selected as filming location for upcoming movie
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Sloopy’s Pub in Hilliard is in the spotlight. The pub, known as “the place to be,” was picked as a filming location for a scene in an upcoming movie. The movie stars Ethan Cutkosky, known for his role in Shameless as Carl Gallagher. He recently starred as Wayne Gilmore, one of […]
Six teens targeted during Columbus weekend violence; 18-year-old killed in North Columbus
A weekend of gun violence in Columbus left one teen dead and five others targeted in separate shootings, including a 12-year-old who was wounded in the leg. Gunfire rang out early Saturday morning near a north Columbus motel on Mediterranean Avenue, where police discovered 18-year-old Nathaniel Kerby dead of a...
ODNR to start stocking ponds with rainbow trout
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Each spring, lakes and ponds across Ohio get a sudden boost of life as the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) begins releasing thousands of rainbow trout into public waters. The annual trout stocking program, run by the agency’s ODNR Division of Wildlife, sends hatchery-raised fish to...
Upper Arlington Ravine Home Surprises with a Hidden Speakeasy
The home built by Kevin Knight and Co. and designed by Nick Magoto brings together natural materials and gorgeous ravine views to create a relaxing and fun space. Few people get the chance to build a home tailored to their exact wants, needs and comforts. Yet when a couple purchased the lot for their Upper Arlington...
