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Franklin County looking to make up SNAP funding costs

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Franklin County is looking for a way to budget more than $7 million over the next year, as states take on a larger percentage of administrative costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP.  The change began Thursday, which shifted 75% of administrative costs to
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Ohio’s fall burn ban goes into effect

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio’s statewide daytime burn ban is back in effect through the end of November. Under the ban, opening burning is prohibited statewide during the months of March, April, May, October and November between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. The ban covers yard waste, trash, and...
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Owners of Old Towne Tavern open new concept Downtown

The team that brought Columbus The Walrus, Osteria Pizzeria, and Olde Town Tavern has launched a new concept Downtown. Taking the place of the former Pecan Penny’s—which closed last October—the new concept features a Tex-Mex twist. Ochoa Mexican Grill, located at 113 E Main St., is now open in Downtown Columbus.
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Driver dies after crash with semi-truck in south Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead after a utility pickup truck struck a parked tractor trailer truck on a south Columbus exit ramp Thursday afternoon. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on the U.S. Route 23 South entrance ramp from Interstate 270 East at approximately 5:50 p.
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Upper Arlington priest dies after being hit by car

A priest in Upper Arlington was killed Wednesday after being hit by a car.
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Acton vs. Ramaswamy; What are their higher education ideas and policies?

Ohio Governor candidates Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton have differing views when it comes to higher education, with Ramaswamy proposing the consolidation of public universities and Acton opposing his ideas and emphasizing access to public education.
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What’s Up: The happiest happy hours around Columbus

Whether you’re looking for sushi, tacos, cocktails or a quick bite after class, Columbus has plenty of happy hour deals throughout the city. Read on to discover a few spots around the city to check out when the clock strikes happy hour. 698. Located at 698 N. High St.,...
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Video: The Past, Present and Future of Transportation in Columbus

People in Columbus love to talk about transportation. As a fairly car-centric American city, we often yearn for the trains and streetcar systems of yesteryear while also looking to the future of Amtrak, BRT and bike lanes. But there’s also a lot that’s changing right now that you can get involved in, if you’re the civi
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20 area teams in playoff mix in new computer rankings

The top 12 in each region will qualify for the playoffs, with the top four seeds getting a first-round bye.
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Ohio State nurses reject shift coverage offer as program expires

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Nurses at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center held an informational picket as an incentive pay program used to help fill additional shifts reaches its expiration date. Hours later, the Ohio State University Nurses Organization resoundingly rejected Ohio State’s “last, best” offer. As

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