Disabled Ohioans sound alarm at big, sudden changes to Medicaid home health providers
A new version of an anti-fraud bill would ban family members from being paid by Medicaid to offer personal care services to disabled Ohioans. Dozens of disabled people and their advocates packed a House committee hearing late Wednesday to share their frustrations and fears over dramatic changes to Medicaid and home hea
Ohio has its own Somali fraud problem, House oversight says
Ohio, home to the country’s second-largest Somali population, has a multibillion-dollar Somali fraud crisis similar to the scandal in Minnesota, members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform warned this week. “Recent reporting shows that many of the Somali and Bhutanese communities commit a large po
Police searching for wanted assault suspect in Ohio
OHIO — Cincinnati police are seeking a 41-year-old woman in connection with an alleged assault that left a victim seriously injured. According to Greater Cincinnati Crime Stoppers, Cincinnati Police District Four is looking for Roneeka Williams, who is wanted on a charge of felonious assault. Authorities said the incid
Millions Across 3 States Told To Avoid Driving
Millions of people across parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana have been warned to limit driving and reduce outdoor pollution as air quality levels deteriorate due to rising ozone pollution. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued Air Quality Alerts covering a wide swath of the region — ...
Coffee chain with 20,000 flavor combinations adding Central Ohio location
Toasted marshmallow, snickerdoodle, banana bread coffee options are coming to Delaware very soon via a national coffee drive-thru chain. 7Brew Coffee will hold a grand opening on June 22. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. According to the Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce, the new 7Brew Coffee location is celebrating a ribbon...
Late-night café serving coffee, ice cream and other sweet treats opens in Hilliard
HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) – A late-night Middle Eastern café that serves coffee, bubble waffles and other sweet treats, including “sushi crepes,” recently opened in Hilliard. Al Sindabad Cafe began welcoming customers at 4562 Cemetery Road on May 23, according to its Facebook page. The new shop is located in the Hilliard C
Co-owner of Lindey’s opening new restaurant in Upper Arlington
When Houlihan’s closed early this year, loyal patrons and Upper Arlington locals were understandably bummed out. The casual dining chain became somewhat of an institution in the Kingsdale Shopping Center. But Rick Doody knows a thing or two about legacy restaurants. And he’s planning on bringing one to that...
City of Columbus sues Hilltop market owners for underage alcohol sales, illegal gambling
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The City of Columbus filed a lawsuit against the owners of a market in the Hilltop neighborhood that has a history of underage alcohol sales, violent crime and illegal gambling. M&J Carryout, located at 1958 Sullivant Ave., was one of several properties residents say has been...
Chris Pratt, Rob Lowe, Peyton Manning, and Luke Bryan participate in Golden Bear Pro-Am
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Wednesday of Memorial Tournament week is annually a star-studded event that draws thousands of patrons to Muirfield Village Golf Club ahead of tournament play. The Workday Golden Bear Pro-Am features a star-studded field of celebrities paired with the pros to take on one of the...
Ohio State committee recommends firing professor accused of assaulting independent journalist
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State committee recommends firing professor accused of assaulting independent journalist. An Ohio State University committee recommended firing a professor who is accused of assaulting an independent journalist earlier this year. The incident happened on Feb. 9 in the Smith Laboratory Building and
