Mifflin HS teacher, coach out of class amid investigation
A Mifflin High School gym teacher and coach has been removed from teaching duty amid allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor student, Columbus City Schools said. In a statement, Columbus City Schools spokesperson Mike Brown said that on Jan.14, the district received allegations that a...
Northern Ohio Weather Alert: Heavy Snow Chance Jan 24–30 in Cleveland, Toledo, and Sandusky
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Cleveland, Ohio – A colder late-January pattern could bring accumulating snow and renewed travel issues across northern Ohio as conditions turn favorable for lake-enhanced and system-driven snowfall....
The Ohio Restaurant Where Locals Go For The Best Sunday Brunch
Sunday mornings in Gahanna, Ohio have a special rhythm. Families pile into cars, friends gather in parking lots, and everyone heads to the same destination: The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek, located at 1370 E Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230. This country-chic steakhouse transforms every Sunday from 10 AM to...
Delaware County woman sentenced for involuntary manslaughter after buying gun for son
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A visiting judge sentenced a Delaware County woman to 5 to 7.5 years in prison after her son used a gun she bought for him in a deadly shooting. Tara Jones was convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter, Improperly Furnishing Firearms to a Minor, Permitting Drug Abuse, and Unlawful Transactions in...
Columbus police searching for man who stole several packages
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police are searching for a man who stole several packages on the west side. Columbus police released a photo of a man who they say took several packages from a building in the 1400 Block of Railside Drive on November 20, 2025, just before 11 a.m.
17-year-old boy seriously injured, 2 teens arrested after shooting at apartment complex
A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition, and two other teenagers were arrested after a shooting that happened Thursday night.
Pedestrian killed in early morning crash on East Broad Street
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred early Saturday morning on the city’s east side. The incident took place at approximately 4:37 a.m. on East Broad Street, just west of the intersection with Reynolds Crossing Drive. According to police,...
Inside Flower Child: Where Vintage Lives On
Flower Child, located in Columbus and Lakewood, is a true vintage store with items like furniture, art, and clothing dating back to the 1930s to the 1980s. The shop is more than just a vintage store; it feels like a museum filled with familiar pieces from the past. Walking into Flower Child feels like stepping back...
You won’t believe the No. 1 dog name in the Columbus area
COLUMBUS — The Franklin County Auditor’s Office has released its list of the most popular and unusual dog names in the county for 2025. The list was created using dog license application data collected by the government office. Bella was the most common name, with 878 dogs registered under that name.
Best Ohio Fried Fish Spots You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Ohio fried fish has a way of turning my weekend plans into a breadcrumb-covered scavenger hunt. I start out saying, “Just one stop,” and somehow end up collecting perch baskets and walleye platters like I am earning a very specific, very crunchy merit badge. If you think the...
