Hardin County’s 9-1-1 lines are out of order, with calls being routed through Union County and an alternate local number available.

Silav Cafe is closing its downtown Columbus location after two years, but the Kurdish restaurant says it plans to return in a new home.

Mayor Andrew Ginther is coordinating Columbus faith leaders and advocates as Haitian TPS protections unravel, with legal aid, housing and transportation at the center of the local response.

The Sexton’s Pizza team has put a fresh name near Ohio State. Uncle Frico’s is now part of Rambler’s student-focused food lineup.

Ohio’s workers’ comp system may be preparing another $1 billion payout to employers, with average refunds potentially exceeding years of premiums.

Westerville-based Vertiv is projecting a 37% sales increase to about $14 billion in 2026, despite second-quarter supply-chain snags.

A Columbus oversized-load escort driver turned a $1 scratch-off into a $182,500 cash prize. His plans for the money are surprisingly practical.

A 55,000-square-foot YMCA will replace a Columbus State surface parking lot after winning unanimous Downtown Commission approval.

JPMorgan Chase will be the jersey‑patch sponsor for Ohio State’s 36 varsity teams after the NCAA cleared the way; the athletic department did not disclose terms.

A Lucasville prisoner says he began a second hunger strike on July 25 to protest K2 and other contraband in Ohio prisons, underscoring reporting that seizures are rampant. The action tests state hunger‑strike rules and medical protocols.

A late-night shooting at Leader Square Shopping Center left one person critically injured; police are investigating the incident on Petzinger Road.

The Ohio State Fair concert series opens next Wednesday at the Celeste Center, with Styx kicking off a run that includes “Weird Al,” Alison Krauss and family shows. Advance tickets include same‑day fair admission and accessibility services are available.

About $72.1 million will fund 33 roadway‑safety projects across 23 Ohio counties, focusing on roundabouts, sidewalks and intersection upgrades over the next several fiscal years.