Columbus driver killed in Brewery District crash identified by coroner
The Franklin County Coroner's Office has identified a Columbus man killed in a single-vehicle crash Feb. 17 at the southern end of the Brewery District. Columbus police responded just before 8:10 p.m. to a report of a crash involving a 2003 Ford Explorer at the intersection of South High Street and Thurman Avenue,...
Ohio Weather Alert: Significant Snow Accumulation Risk Through Friday, February 27
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Ohio – Travel conditions across much of the state could deteriorate quickly as multiple rounds of snow move in through Friday, February 27, raising the risk for widespread accumulation and hazardous...
Ohio Valley under severe storm threat as active week of weather in the Midwest...
On the heels of a powerful winter storm that will stretch across more than 1,000 miles, the ingredients for a potential class severe storm setup threaten millions in the Ohio Valley on Thursday.
New study exposes price of swapping Ohio property taxes for higher income taxes
A proposed constitutional amendment to abolish all real property taxes in Ohio has cleared its first legal hurdle, forcing a hard question that homeowners, renters, and local officials alike will have to answer: if the state eliminates billions of dollars in property tax revenue, how much more would Ohioans need to...
Ohio quarantines entire state for spotted lanternfly. What that means
Ohio has upped its fight against the spotted lanternfly . The Ohio Department of Agriculture has issued a statewide quarantine for the invasive insect, effective Feb. 17, 2026, the agency announced in a press release. Previously, only 18 of Ohio's 88 counties were under a quarantine. “The spotted lanternfly is an...
One person injured following shooting incident on I-75 in Ohio
OHIO — A child was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after a shooting along Interstate 75, according to Cincinnati police. Officers responded around 1:10 p.m. to southbound I-75 near the Harrison Avenue exit for reports of a shooting involving a juvenile victim. Police said the child’s injuries are believed to be...
Popular ‘boutique’ Italian steakhouse opens first Columbus location this month
An upscale steakhouse known for handmade pasta and in-house butchered steaks is making its way up 71 North. Losanti, a Cincinnati-based steakhouse that first opened in 2019, announced they’re opening at The Gravity Development at 440 W. Broad St. in the space that formerly occupied Taft’s Brewpourium on February 28.
Armed suspect on the run after Columbus gas station robbery
COLUMBUS, OH – A masked suspect remains at large after an early-morning robbery at a business on the 2700 block of Winchester Pike, where authorities say the individual implied possession…
Columbus woman charged with manslaughter after Valentine’s Day fight
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One woman charged in the death of another after a Valentine’s Day fight was scheduled for court Tuesday morning. According to a Columbus Division of Police incident report, officers arrived on East Broad Street, just west of the North Third Street intersection. The victim was found unconscious...
Iconic U.S. University Announces Closure Date After Financial Struggles
The latest iconic institution to bow out of American higher education is Lourdes University in Ohio, which has now confirmed a firm end date after years of financial strain. The closure is another jolt in a sector already rattled by shrinking enrollments, rising costs, and an unforgiving balance sheet culture that...

















