Central Ohio city restricts data centers to ‘preserve its character’
Noise pollution. Water pollution. Air pollution. Light Pollution. Water usage. Environmental damage. Lung damage. Soaring electric bills. Serious health concerns. Those are just some of the reasons many cities all over America are pushing back against data centers. You can add “preserving its character” to this...
BrewDog sold; 2 Columbus taprooms close, dozens of others, hundreds lose jobs
After abruptly shuttering two taprooms in the Short North and Franklinton, BrewDog, the brewery brand with U.S. headquarters in Canal Winchester, announced via social media that it was a tough choice, but no specific reason was provided. A month and a half later, it appears that BrewDogs all over the...
Ohio resolution proposes property tax exemption
State Representative Mark Hiner (R-Howard) introduced a resolution that, if adopted by the General Assembly and approved by the voters, would amend Ohio’s Constitution beginning in tax year 2027 to exempt owner-occupied residences from property taxes, providing over $10 billion in property tax relief to homeowners....
Wildlife officer shoots off deer antler, saving 2 bucks with 1 shot
A state wildlife officer successfully shot off the antler of a buck, saving the deer as well as another buck the animal had become entangled with, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
This Classic Ohio Drive-In And Diner Feels Straight Out Of The 1950s
Some places do not just entertain you for the night, they make you feel like you accidentally wandered into a better decade. I finally made the trip to this retro favorite in Ohio after hearing people rave about it for months, and within minutes, I understood why families, date-night duos, and nostalgia lovers keep...
“Stay out of Ohio:” Buc-ee’s lawsuit against Mickey’s is pure corporate bullying
That’s one message from Today in Ohio Wednesday aimed at Buc-ee’s, the Texas travel center colossus, about a trademark lawsuit that targets Mickey’s, one of Northern Ohio’s homegrown businesses. Buc-ee’s, built around a cartoon beaver mascot, claims trademark infringement against Mickey’s — a Northern Ohio...
No more pop or soda purchases for Ohio SNAP recipients
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) was just granted the right to exclude pop and soda purchases for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users. This request had to be made to, and approved by, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) which administers the SNAP...
Columbus police searching for 2nd suspect charged in deadly shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Detectives are asking for the public's help in locating a man accused of murder. Marcellus James was charged along with Molly Jones in the fatal shooting of James Pettigrew Jr. along S. Richardson Ave. on January 27. Court documents allege James entered the rear of...
Columbus police officer arrested, charged with strangulation in Delaware County
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Columbus police officer who was relieved of duty in 2024 was arrested in Delaware County over the weekend following a violent argument with his live-in girlfriend, according to court records. Jacob Smith was charged with felony counts of strangulation and illegal possession of a...
Black Man Denied Room at 5-Star Hotel — All Because He Came From This...
A Black man was turned away and denied a room at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Worthington by the front desk clerk based on longstanding prejudices and racial profiling. The reason cited was that the guest was from Dayton. Despite having a valid reservation at the property as well as being a loyal Marriott […]
