Popular pizzeria joining local food hall
Although one pizzeria closed up shop here, another one is moving right in. Elevated Wood-Fired Pizza is taking the space of Borgata inside Budd Dairy Food Hall this June. The popular pizzeria has made a name for itself as a wood-fired pizza trailer since 2021, offering high quality dough and ingredients in a mobile...
Columbus Community Mourns as Young Man Killed in Shooting, Suspect Talen Trago in Custody
Tragedy struck the Columbus community on May 25 when a young man was fatally shot in what residents describe as a normally quiet area. The Columbus Division of Police reported that officers arrived at the 3100 block of Harshman Dr. after receiving reports of gunfire at about 2:29 p.m. The victim, identified as...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — The Whitehall Division of Police has announced the successful takedown of a large-scale drug operation in central Ohio over the past month. According to a statement shared on social media, the department’s narcotics bureau, along with its SWAT team, executed multiple search warrants at various locations across...
Longtime owner of Central Ohio restaurant passes away
A Central Ohio restaurant owner of over five decades has died. According to a public obituary, Tom Buscemi, the owner of Ann & Tony’s Restaurant in West Jefferson for more than 50 years, passed away on June 2. He was 84 years old. “Tom’s humor, kindness, and delicious food...
This Artsy Ohio Village Is Your Next Quirky Getaway
You step off the bike trail and hear laughter from a nearby park. A group of kids chases a frisbee while a street performer strums a guitar downtown. This small town hums with a laid-back, creative energy that feels instantly welcoming.
Police: 2 detained after argument at Grandview law firm; both were armed
GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio — Two people who were armed with handguns were detained by police Wednesday afternoon after a fight broke out inside a law firm, according to the Grandview Chief of Police Ryan Starns. The alleged fight happened inside a business in the 1000 block of Dublin Road...
Lower Olentangy Tunnel nears completion to curb sewage overflows in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — At a cost of more than $250 million, the Lower Olentangy Tunnel is nearing completion. The 3.5 mile long tunnel stretches from Olentangy River Road near the Spectrum Building and ends at Tuttle Park. The drill busted through the concrete wall of the tunnel Wednesday afternoon....
Columbus begins push for $2 billion bond issue
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Members of Columbus City Council held a public hearing Wednesday to discuss the proposed capital bond package set to go before voters in November. Every three years, the city asks voters to approve a bond package, and this one is the largest in Columbus history, nearing $2 billion. The bonds —...
Tiny apartments are gaining traction in the Midwest
Tiny apartments are becoming more popular in the Midwest, though Columbus has a ways to go before we start competing with West Coast hotspots like Seattle and San Francisco. Why it matters: Micro-housing is generally more affordable than traditionally sized apartments, making it attractive to renters willing to...
$4.7 million awarded to 3 central Ohio cities to improve bike, pedestrian infrastructure
Three central Ohio communities will receive approximately a combined $4.7 million in grant funding through the state's Transportation Alternatives Program to improve infrastructure for bikes and pedestrians.