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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio auditor found the majority of companies that receive state incentives have not met the job creation or payroll commitments listed in award agreements. Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office published a report this month examining state incentives for job creation investments and found...

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — A proposed development that would surround an existing mobile home park in Dublin drew renewed scrutiny from residents and mixed reactions from city planners this month, as developers presented revisions aimed at reducing density and expanding green space. Columbus-based Casto is seeking...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Franklin County, OH – A crash has shut down Olentangy River Road in both directions south of Beech Drive Friday morning, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. In a social media alert posted...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Friday marked the first day of Kwanzaa and celebrations are starting in Columbus. Some local organizations have created a family-friendly event with a goal of sharing the holiday with everyone. “Kwanzaa began in 1966, started by the honorable Maulana Karenga,” performer Oba William King...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The family of former correctional officer Andrew Lansing filed a lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction following his death last Christmas, court records say. According to the lawsuit, Lansing, represented by his widow Chun Wong-Lansing, was fatally attacked by inmate...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Chickpea the cat first showed up at The Dawes Arboretum, she was skinny and weak. Nursery staff believe she was dropped off and abandoned. They decided to take her in, help her recover and find her a new home. As the cat regained her health,...

This episode originally aired on May 28, 2025. Declining birth rates are resulting in fewer students graduating from high school. Fewer high school graduates have led to the shuttering of colleges and economic decline for college towns across the nation. On this edition of All Sides, we’re talking about how...

Buffets have a special place in the hearts of food lovers everywhere, and Ohio is home to some truly amazing all-you-can-eat spots that make waiting in line completely worthwhile. From traditional Amish cooking to international flavors spanning continents, these restaurants offer something delicious for every...

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AKRON, Ohio — FirstEnergy Corp. announced Friday that its Ohio electric companies — Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, and The Illuminating Company — have reached a $275 million settlement resolving multiple…