How Many Native Americans Lived in Ohio Before the Colonial Conquest?
Estimating the population of pre-contact Ohio is a journey through ancient history and archaeological discovery. The Era of the Earthworks (1000 BCE – 1650 CE) Centuries before the "Colonial Conquest," Ohio was home to advanced societies known as the Adena and Hopewell cultures. These groups built massive geometric...
Urgent Winter Advisory Issued for Parts of Indiana and Ohio
A sweeping Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for large portions of Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Residents are urged to prepare for snowy conditions expected to disrupt travel and impact daily routines throughout Friday. Snowfall Expected Across the Region...
An Ohio man is jailed on multiple charges
PLYMOUTH — On Feb. 2 at 6:59 pm, a Marshall County Deputy tried to stop a black passenger car for speeding. The vehicle sped away with police following. The vehicle reached speeds of 130 mph and violated many traffic laws, including driving the wrong way on US30. Stop sticks were deployed at Lincoln Highway and...
Siji Korean BBQ & Hot Pot and Bar on the West Side
Central Ohio is enjoying a wealth of hot pot and Korean BBQ places, and the west side isn’t being left out, thanks to Siji Korean BBQ & Hot Bar and Bar!. Siji sits in a stand-alone building in the Georgesville Square shopping center, not far off I-270. Similar to other hot pot places, they feature an expansive dining...
Columbus Police Nab Quartet in Stolen Vehicles Following Chases and Social Media Cautions
While the popular track 'Ridin' Dirty' might suggest a carefree cruising attitude, the reality for a quartet of Columbus individuals turned out far less so when their soundtrack became the overture to their arrests in stolen vehicles. The Columbus Division of Police took to social media with a wry warning and an...
Suspect leads Ohio police to remains believed to be missing Indiana teen, sheriff says
LOGAN, Ohio — Authorities in Ohio say they believe they have found the remains of a missing 17-year-old from Indiana. The Hocking Hills Sheriff's Office said the suspect tied to the case, 39-year-old Tyler Thomas, led police to the location where he said he had buried Hailey Buzbee. Agents were able to recover the...
Cannabis could return to Ohio’s ballot – if a group can get enough signatures,...
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. If you want to legally drink a THC beverage in Ohio, you have until March 20. That’s when Senate Bill 56 takes effect, banning all intoxicating hemp products and narrowing the state’s voter-approved...
Cutting through a funeral procession may soon cost Ohio drivers more than a dirty...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers are looking to crack down on drivers who put others at risk by darting through funeral processions. The Senate is considering legislation that would double fines for motorists who interfere with these solemn events, which witnesses believe is long overdue. The issue came into...
Ohio Income Taxes Just Changed: The New 2.75% Flat Rate Explained
Ohio has officially entered a new era of fiscal policy. Starting in 2026, the state fully transitioned to a flat tax system. This move simplifies the filing process and increases the state’s economic competitiveness. The change concludes a multi-year effort to condense Ohio’s complex, multi-bracket tax structure into...
Vivek Ramaswamy and his wife announce the birth of their daughter
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and his wife, Apoorva, announced the birth of their daughter, Savithri, on Wednesday, Feb. 4. In a statement released by the family, they said both mother and baby are doing well and expressed gratitude for the prayers and messages of support they have...
