Counties with the most pre-war homes in Ohio
Pre-war homes-those built before 1939-are architectural gems. They are sturdy, charming, and often what people are referring to when they look at the prevalent colorless, linear designs of today and lament "they just don't make them like they used to." In some ways, that's a good thing. Pre-war homes often...
DeWine signs law allowing time for religious instruction for public school students
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill into law that would allow release time at school for religious instruction.
Columbus police seeking information on fatal motorcycle crash over weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Police Department has released more details on a multi-vehicle crash that killed two people in west Columbus over the weekend, but has yet to close its investigation. Officers responded to the intersection of Hilliard Rome Road and Roberts Road just south of Hilliard, at 7:02 p.m....
Protester struck by vehicle in Ohio
OHIO — A protester participating in a No Kings demonstration was struck by a hit-and-run driver Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred at 2:10 p.m. on Fulton Drive NW. The driver initially fled the scene but was later located by Jackson Township police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol after returning to his home...
Central Ohio brewery defends child-free policy after 7 p.m. after customer backlash
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus-area brewery is standing by its policy not allowing children in its taproom after 7 p.m., following recent backlash that the brewery said included threats and name-calling. In an Oct. 15 social media post, Eastside Brewing Company, at 1421 Davidson Drive in Reynoldsburg,...
Average gas prices fall below $3 per gallon nationally, despite price cycle hike in...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Despite yet another round of price cycling, Ohio remains one of 35 states averaging gasoline prices below $3 per gallon, even if that isn’t the case in central Ohio. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in and around Columbus, Ohio, gas prices increased by 24 cents in the last week […]
Electric bills doubled for many Ohioans — and they’re furious: The Readers Write
Electricity bills have become the latest household shock for Ohioans, with hundreds of residents saying their costs jumped sharply over the summer — even when they used less power. From Cleveland Heights to Ashtabula to Massillon, readers described frustration, confusion and anger at what they see as a new...
Ohio spent more than a billion dollars on private school vouchers in fiscal year...
Ohio spent more than a billion dollars on private school vouchers for the 2025 fiscal year, the second full year with near-universal school vouchers. The total amount for Ohio’s five private school voucher programs was $1.09 billion, according to data from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Nearly half...
ODOT targets ‘left-campers’ in latest social media campaign: ‘It’s time we confront this’
COLUMBUS (WKRC) - The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is targeting "left-lane campers" with its latest social media campaign. ODOT District 12 Cleveland issueda statement to social media on Tuesday, October 14 regarding "left-lane campers." "It's time we confront this," the statement begins. "Some of you...
Restaurant chain that moved into former Frisch’s sites to close Ohio locations
Dolly’s has announced it will close all of its locations in Ohio.
