More than 80 Ohio high schools have Native-themed names and mascots
Four years after the Cleveland Indians announced they would change its name to the Guardians, many Ohio high schools have retained their Native-themed names and mascots. More than 80 Ohio high schools have Native-themed names and mascots, according to an Ohio Capital Journal analysis of high school team names. The...
The Incredible Train Ride In Ohio That’s Insanely Fun For All Ages
Tucked away in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio sits an experience that’ll make you forget all about your Netflix queue and smartphone notifications – the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway in Nelsonville offers a journey that’s equal parts time machine and nature tour, with a sprinkle of childlike wonder thrown in...
Intel: Ohio plant ‘likely’ canceled if company can’t get new manufacturing customers
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) — Intel announced it will need to get external customers for its manufacturing division, or it may need to stop all work in Ohio. Last week, Intel announced it is further slowing construction at its $28 billion manufacturing site in Licking County. Intel also said if it is unable to find […]
The Steel City Ratting Coalition hunts down rats in Ohio
The pitch for the Steel City Ratting Coalition couldn’t be any clearer. “Yinz got rats? We’ll bring the dogs dahn,” reads the group’s Facebook page. On a Sunday evening, the ratting group — which uses dogs to hunt and kill rats for pest control, also known as canine rat abatement — is called to an Ohio poultry farm....
Millions Told To Stay Out of Water at Great Lakes
More than 9 million people were told to avoid the water during peak summer recreation because of "life threatening" conditions.
DeWine locks in $65 million worth of new jobs near Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati
Three new projects in Ohio will create more than 1,200 jobs, retain another 700 and generate $65 million in new payroll in the Akron, Columbus and Cincinnati regions. Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced the approval of the three projects in a July...
Owner of former Short North bar found civilly liable after man was beaten to...
On September 5, 2022, Gregory Coleman Jr. was beaten to death outside of a Short North bar and restaurant, called Julep, which is now closed due to lawsuits (that were different from this one). Surveillance videos show security guard Dwayne Cummings sucker punching Coleman in the face, where he then...
New visitor fee coming to Short North; Get the details here
Last month, Columbus City Council approved the formation of the Short North New Community Authority (NCA) – a public body that can collect a community development charge of 1 percent on select purchases at participating businesses with an optional additional 1 percent on late-night transactions between midnight and 3...
The Hot Chicken Pizza At This Restaurant In Ohio Is So Good, You’ll Drive...
Columbus hides a pizza sanctuary where culinary daring meets late-night cravings, and locals will happily drive across county lines just for a single slice. Mikey’s Late Night Slice stands proudly on South 4th Street, an unassuming brick building that houses pizza magic so compelling it’s become a pilgrimage...
Columbus officer relieved of duty amid criminal investigation in another state
A Columbus police officer was relived of duty due to a criminal investigation in another state.
