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Funding cuts push Columbus food assistance nonprofit to shut down after 18 years

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After nearly two decades, a Columbus-based nonprofit that helps feed those in need is winding down operations. Local Matters, at 633 Parsons Ave. just south of Downtown, will hold its final day of programming Saturday, the organization announced in a May 29 Facebook post. The nonprofit cited fun
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Columbus Zoo needs help with name of baby giraffe

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Columbus Zoo is seeking the public's help naming their Masai giraffe calf, a baby boy. The Zoo shared in a post on Facebook that the Masai giraffe is an endangered species. There are about 43,000 of them living in the wild, according to the Facebook post.
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What are the latest updates on passenger rail plans in Ohio?

This episode originally aired on May 5, 2026. Columbus is the only major U.S. city without a train station, but that could change. Interest in passenger rail connecting Ohio’s major cities and the bordering states is growing. On the heels of the recent Ohio Rail Summit, we’re talking about...
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Domo Expands to Dublin, Replacing Mr. Sushi

The Short North’s Domo Sushi Kitchen & Bar announced today that it will be opening a second location, replacing the Mr. Sushi spot at the corner of Bridge Street and High Street in Historic Dublin. “With the support so many of you have shown Domo in the Short North,...
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10 Famous Singers from Ohio

Ohio has long been one of America’s greatest musical powerhouses, producing an extraordinary range of singers whose voices have shaped popular music across generations. From bustling cities like Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Akron to smaller communities throughout the Buckeye State, Ohio has given rise to legend
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Ohio House Speaker faces growing criticism after rejecting stronger accountability measures for schools receiving...

Ohio – A growing debate is unfolding in Ohio over a simple question: if taxpayers are providing billions of dollars to private and religious schools, shouldn’t those schools be held to the same standards of transparency and accountability as public schools?. That question has moved to the center...
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After 15 years, Dublin eatery to close; Will be replaced by Short North hotspot

The Dublin food scene is losing one concept but gaining another. According to Daniel Kim, who owns the Short North sushi spot Domo, the eatery will be taking over the Dublin home of Mr. Sushi, which is owned by his father, Song Kim. Mr. Sushi, which expanded to the Columbus suburb in 2011, is located at 3 N. High St. i
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National coffee chain shutter four Central Ohio stores

Last year, Starbucks shuttered over 400 locations around the country. This year, almost 100 more followed. And now, four of the popular coffee shop’s kiosks have faced the same fate here in Central Ohio. If you usually grab a Frappuccino on your Kroger outings, here’s a heads up —...
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Police attempting to identify two Walmart theft suspects in Ohio

OHIO — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two people accused of stealing merchandise from a Walmart store in Beavercreek. According to the Beavercreek Police Department, the theft occurred on May 29 at approximately 7:20 p.m. Investigators said two people entered the store and selected various items
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Six people arrested for street racing in Ohio

OHIO — Six people were arrested early Tuesday morning after alleged street racing incidents in downtown Cincinnati, according to police. The incidents occurred around 1:30 a.m. near Paycor Stadium, where security personnel contacted Cincinnati police about the activity. Cincinnati Police Lt. Stefanie Glueck said six ad

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