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OHIO — More than 3,000 customers across Ohio are without power Thursday morning, according to data from PowerOutage.us. As of the latest update, about 3,224 homes and businesses are affected statewide, representing a small percentage of the more than 5.3 million customers tracked. Despite the relatively low...

OHIO, UNITED STATES — A powerful fireball meteor that exploded over northern Ohio on March 17, 2026, is now drawing intense attention after NASA released new projection data identifying possible meteorite fall zones across Medina and Wayne Counties. The event, which unleashed energy equivalent to approximately 250...

In Ohio, the return of robins is often treated as a simple, comforting sign that winter is ending. Their appearance in lawns, parks, and neighborhoods signals warmth, renewal, and the quiet shift toward spring. But what many residents overlook is that robins do not just “come back” in a casual sense. Their return is...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbus, OH – Spring break travel across Ohio brings a growing overnight threat as tornado-capable storms can develop after dark, leaving just minutes to react while most people are asleep. According to...

There’s something deeply satisfying about finding a restaurant where the wine list is thick enough to double as a doorstop. Mitchell’s Ocean Club in Columbus, Ohio, understands that great food deserves equally great wine, and they’ve assembled a collection that would make sommeliers weep tears of joy into their...

Geraldine Hurwitz Schottenstein, philanthropist and devout supporter of the Jewish community in Central Ohio, is remembered by her children as a caring and avid advocate for charity after she died on March 3, 2026, at the age of 93. Born in New Orleans on Feb. 1, 1933 to her parents,...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...

Excitement is building across the Buckeye State as construction on Ohio’s very first Buc-ee’s travel center nears completion. The highly anticipated grand opening is officially set for 6:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the prime location just off I-70 (8000 State Route 235) in Huber Heights.

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) — A bus driver had a medical emergency last month that led to a frightening scene outside an intermediate school in the South Western City Schools district. The incident happened just before dismissal on Feb. 20 at Holt Crossing Intermediate School, where two bus drivers noticed something was...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — AEP Ohio customers will see higher electric bills beginning April 1 after regulators approved a rate adjustment. The average residential bill will increase by about $7.90 per month, though the exact impact will vary depending on electricity usage. The increase is tied to a PUCO-approved rider,...