One person arrested following large drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — A Findlay man is in custody following the execution of a narcotics search warrant that led to the discovery of suspected drugs, cash and firearms, according to authorities. The Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force said its agents, along with the Findlay Police Department and the Hancock County Sheriff’s...
Ohio rolls out new cannabis regulations
Before the new year, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 56 into law Dec. 19, 2025. Sponsored by Sen. Steve Huffman, the main purpose of SB 56 is to strengthen regulation on adult-use marijuana in Ohio. Ohioans previously voted to legalize marijuana in 2023 through a citizen initiative. Some...
The Death of Ohio Retail? Massive Store Closures Confirmed for 2026
As the headquarters for major brands like Big Lots, Express, and Victoria's Secret, Ohio has long been a retail command center. But in 2026, the call is coming from inside the house. The "Retail Apocalypse" has hit the Buckeye State with a specific vengeance, driven not just by national trends, but by the collapse of...
Tri-State emergency rooms overwhelmed by respiratory illnesses
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Emergency rooms across the Tri-State area are experiencing a surge in patients due to respiratory illnesses, including the flu, COVID-19, and RSV. This has prompted healthcare providers to urge residents to consider alternative care options to avoid long wait times and potentially save on co-pays....
Local bakery known for viral cakes opening second location
Grandview is about to get a whole lot sweeter, as if that was even possible. Love Riley Cakes, a local bakery that’s quickly taking Central Ohio by storm due to their gorgeous, custom cakes and delectable treats available for walk-ins, is opening a second location at 1089 West 1st Avenue. An opening date has yet to...
Weinland Park community reels after couple’s killings
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Residents in Weinland Park have been anxiously awaiting answers from the Columbus Division of Police after the deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe, who officials said were killed last week in their home. One longtime resident of the neighborhood said that while the incident is tragic and the...
Columbus police identify North Linden hit-skip victim, driver in custody
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The victim killed in a north Columbus hit-skip has been identified and one person is in custody, according to police. A spokesperson for the Columbus Division of Police told NBC4 that a person who was struck and killed by a vehicle near the intersection of Cleveland and Eddystone Avenues has...
A trail of warnings before a violent night: records show repeated attempts to get...
Documents reveal a trail of calls, expiring probate orders, and unanswered requests for help before two stabbings in Columbus. According to Columbus Police records, on October 3, 2025, just before 3 a.m., a woman named Chara Booth-Rice called to report a crime. "Someone was stabbed?" asked the dispatcher. "Yes,"...
Ohio Northern Lights Alert: Jan 8–9 Aurora Chance
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbus, OH – Ohioans may have a rare opportunity to spot the Northern Lights late Thursday night into early Friday, January 8–9, as increased solar activity pushes auroras farther south than usual....
Columbus library returns late fee, congratulates reader
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – There’s now proof that a kind of note can go a long way. Last weekend, staff at the Karl Road Columbus library branch found a note and $10 inside a returned book. In the note, Lily said she turned the book in the day after she found it was overdue. She […]
