One person arrested following large drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — A 37-year-old man has been arrested after Dayton police seized more than 800 grams of illegal drugs during an investigation on Thursday, March 26. According to the Dayton Police Department, detectives executed a search warrant in the 1100 block of Charleston Boulevard. During the search, officers recovered 447...
East Broad Giant Eagle Shutters, Leaving Blacklick Shoppers In A Bind
One of Blacklick's main grocery options is about to go dark. Giant Eagle is closing its supermarket and in-store pharmacy at 6867 E. Broad St. in east Columbus, with a printed sign on the doors announcing the last day of business as April 11. The shutdown will take out both the grocery floor and the pharmacy,...
Driver sentenced to 5–7.5 years for fatal Dublin crash
A Franklin County court has sentenced 41-year-old Kirk Barton to 5–7.5 years in prison for the 2025 crash that killed 24-year-old Ethan Perry in Old Dublin. Barton pleaded guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, a second-degree felony. His sentence includes five mandatory years, a lifetime driver’s license...
🐱 Playful, Gentle & Loving Cats Ready for Adoption in Columbus
Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Columbus has many wonderful cats waiting for their forever homes — from cuddly seniors to playful kittens. All are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and ready to bring love into your life.
ODOT to close busy I-75 ramp for 2 months
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will close an exit ramp from Interstate 75 for two months.
DOJ investigating admissions at Ohio State University College of Medicine
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The U.S. Department of Justice is launching a civil rights investigation into the Ohio State University College of Medicine regarding the school’s admissions policy. Harmeet Dhillon, the head of the department’s civil rights division, posted on X that the department was launching a “series...
Franklin County gets 1,600 pounds of ammo off the streets
HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) — Tens of thousands of rounds of unwanted ammunition are no longer in central Ohio homes following the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Hilliard Division of Police’s first ammunition take-back day. “We were very happy with it; people that showed up, they were happy we were there to help them...
Short North spot named best hidden bar by ‘Midwest Living’
Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge, located at 17 Buttles Ave. has been dubbed one of the coolest hidden bars by Midwest Living. The article said “Hidden in a nondescript basement in Columbus’ bustling Short North Arts District, Ginger Rabbit transports you to another time with its low lighting and plush velvet settees. The...
Columbus-based Tex-Mex chain announces opening date for Pickerington location
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus-based Tex-Mex chain will soon launch its latest restaurant in Pickerington. Local Cantina will begin welcoming customers at 4 E. Columbus St. on Friday, according to the brand’s Facebook page. The two-story location features indoor and outdoor seating, with both a street-level...
Northeast Columbus Neighbors Gear Up To Stop Central College Apartment Surge
On Columbus’ Northeast Side, a usually quiet stretch of Central College Road has turned into a full‑blown zoning battleground, as neighbors push back against a roughly 10‑acre apartment project that would bring close to 200 rental homes to the area. Residents say the planned three‑story buildings, tighter setbacks...
