92-year-old Ohio grocery store chain closes forever
After nearly a century of serving Stark County shoppers, Fishers Foods — a beloved Ohio grocery chain founded in 1933 — officially closed its doors for good this week. The…
Shooting in north Columbus sends two victims to the hospital
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A shooting that occurred late Saturday night sent two victims to the hospital in stable condition. Columbus police responded to reports of a shooting on Clintonview Street near Sharon Woods Boulevard around 10:45 p.m. Authorities confirmed that two to three individuals exited a vehicle and...
Columbus City Schools considers new school closures, transportation changes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus City Schools are considering closing four additional schools to save money and comply with impending legislation. At a special board of education meeting Thursday night, school leaders discussed new possibilities for reducing the district’s budget by $50 million annually. CCS may...
Man arrested in connection to 2020 double homicide to be arraigned on Friday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A man has been arrested in connection with a double homicide that occurred more than five years ago. Justin Williams, 35, of Lima, is set to be arraigned on the charge of aggravated murder Friday morning. The shooting took place in August 2020 on Timberwood...
ODOT warns against left-lane ‘campers’ with new campaign
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is reminding drivers that the left lane on highways is intended for passing, not for cruising.
$50 million deficit forces tough decisions for Columbus City Schools
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus City Schools is facing a $50 million budget shortfall and is looking at buildings and transportation as potential areas to cut costs. Superintendent Dr. Angela Chapman said the deficit is largely driven by reduced funding at both the state and federal levels. Democratic Rep. Allison...
Historic Columbus warehouse to host new jazz cafe, amphitheater
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After opening a second Columbus location last month, Blu Note Jazz Cafe owner Derrick Pannell is now eyeing preparations for a new live music venue in Franklinton. Called Blu Note on Rich, the project is taking over a historic warehouse at 375 W. Rich St., a property Pannell and The Robert […]
Is It Legal to Own a Raccoon in Ohio? Essential Laws, Permits, and Safer...
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Many people dream of keeping a cute, intelligent raccoon as a pet, but the legal reality is more… This article, Is It Legal to Own a Raccoon in Ohio? Essential Laws, Permits, and Safer Alternatives Explained , appeared first on Animal of...
Family describes teen’s ‘unusual behavior’ before being fatally shot by Columbus officer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — New 911 calls and insight from family members are shedding light on the moments that led up to the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old TaShawn Davis near the Ohio State University campus early Sunday morning. Just days after celebrating his 18th birthday, Davis’ life was...
Ohio man pulls out gun, threatens to kill himself on-stage at Wikipedia conference: police
NEW YORK CITY (WKRC) - A man from Ohio allegedly stormed the stage at a Wikipedia conference armed with a pistol and a sign that said "non-offending pedophile" and threatened to kill himself. The incident took place at around 9 a.m. on Friday at WikiConference North America, an event that...

















