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Upper Arlington will hire a contractor to clean the stalled Golden Bear lot after the developer missed a city deadline. The long-vacant corner at 3700 Riverside Drive was cleared in 2023 and remains undeveloped.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cloudy Tuesday with highs near the low 80s, gusty southwest winds and a chance of strong afternoon storms. Plan for gusts and possible travel delays.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
CMS inspection records and advocates say Ohio nursing homes have discharged medically fragile residents to homeless shelters, often without prescriptions or follow‑up care.
Community & Society in ...
A Circle K in Columbus sold a Powerball ticket that matched four numbers plus the Powerball and paid $100,000 with Power Play. Numbers, retailer and claim steps are included.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Fairfield County has moved its 911 operations to a next‑generation system that improves location accuracy and accepts photos, video and text from callers.
One person was shot early Sunday on the 6000 block of Channingway Boulevard in Walnut Hills. Police are investigating and seeking tips.
A Springfield man was sentenced to life with parole eligibility after 20 years in the Oct. 31, 2025, stabbing death of Quintez Hubert, court records show.
Politics & Govt in ...
Two rival bills in Columbus would either ban or tightly regulate NIL deals for Ohio middle and high school athletes. Lawmakers will weigh testimony and OHSAA data as hearings continue.
Columbus finalized annexation and rezoning for Timberland Springs, clearing 139.36 acres for a roughly 282‑lot Arbor Homes neighborhood with buffers and road upgrades.
The water-gun "Senior Tag" tradition is back in Central Ohio this spring, prompting storefront signs, school bans and police warnings. Neighbors and officials say safety is the concern.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Final chance to shape the Linden Green Line — the online survey closes April 10 and a public workshop is set for April 22.
Food & Drinks in ...
Powell’s new Lani Rooftop Lounge has opened above COhatch Powell, offering tropical‑leaning cocktails, globally inspired small plates and panoramic downtown views.
Two drivers were killed Wednesday in a head-on crash on U.S. 23 in Scioto Township. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says the Silverado was traveling the wrong way and the crash is under investigation.
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