Eastern Shawnee citizens visit sacred Ohio sites in bus trip through ancestral homeland
A caravan of 52 citizens of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma arrived in Ohio earlier this month, traveling by bus and car nearly 700 miles from their tribal headquarters in Wyandotte, Oklahoma. For nearly 20 years, members of the tribe have been making occasional trips to Ohio and other...
Storms cause severe damage, power outages in central Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Strong storms and heavy rain hit the eastern portions of central Ohio between 3 and 5 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, causing building damage and flooded roads. Significant damage was sustained at a church in Newark with the roof completely torn off from the top of the building. Folks in Zanesville and
Beloved Short North Fried Chicken Spot Serves Its Last Slopwich This Month
A well-known fried chicken chain has confirmed the closure of the Short North location. OX-B’s will be closing its doors on July 26. The chain announced the closure in a Facebook post. OX-B’s Chicken Announces Final Day. Central Ohio-based fast-casual restaurant chain OX-B’s is shutting its doors at...
German Village bar closing early due to unwanted guests, late-night disturbances
Unwanted disturbances are causing this longtime German Village pub to scale back its hours. Hey Hey Bar & Grill, located at 361 E Whittier St., known for its friendly environment, comfort-bar dishes, and live music, has faced a series of late-night disruptions to its good time. BROUGHT TO YOU BY.
Cheap Trick announces more All Washed Up tour dates
Cheap Trick has added more dates to their All Washed Up Tour. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band has extended their tour through November, with new dates starting Nov. 11 in Kansas City, Missouri. The additions include stops in Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Ohio before wrapping Nov. 22...
Two Scioto River drowning victims identified after swim and rescue efforts turn deadly
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — Two of the five victims who perished in Delaware County’s Scioto River have been named. According to authorities, four of the five victims — two married couples — were Honduran citizens. Two of the adults who have been identified are Jose Mario Pineda Dias, 33, and Marina Suyapa Regalado, 28, Hond
Polaris-area restaurant announces closure
A lively spot for food and music is shuttering. At least for now. According to a social media post from the eatery, CJ’s Soul Food will close on July 26. The restaurant, which originally opened in early 2022, is located at 1262 E. Powell Rd. While CJ’s is leaving...
Ramaswamy Outlines Medicaid Cuts to Help End Ohio Income Tax
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, one of the original figures behind the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) movement, said eliminating Ohio’s state income tax will require significant reductions in government waste and a renewed focus on core responsibilities. Ramaswamy argued that achieving the goa
PHOTOS: Tuesday storms prompt tornado warnings, flood concerns in Tri-State
While parts of the Tri-State were still cleaning up from downpours that left homes and businesses flooded four days ago, a new line of storms caused flooding and damage on Tuesday afternoon.
Columbus maps out years of major Downtown projects
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Downtown Columbus is heading toward several years of overlapping construction as roughly a dozen major transportation and infrastructure projects move forward at once. The heaviest work is expected between 2028 and 2030 and will include the Capital Line, three LinkUS Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corr
