New claims ticked up in Ohio the week of March 22–28 even as continuing claims fell, hundreds of filings were flagged for identity verification.

Wolf's Ridge Brewing will reopen the Worthington Inn in April, reviving the historic dining room with seasonal tavern fare and its craft‑beer program. The project aims to restore the inn as a neighborhood gathering place.

An appeals court ruled March 31, 2026 that visible leg restraints likely prejudiced jurors in a Columbus murder trial, overturning most convictions and sending charges back for retrial.

A Franklin County jury convicted a Columbus man of aggravated murder in the 2021 strangulation and burning of the mother of his child. He was sentenced to life in prison.

A two‑alarm structure fire erupted early Wednesday at 655 East Fifth Avenue in Lancaster, sending police and fire crews to the scene and prompting an avoid‑the‑area advisory.

Franklin County approved a nearly $430,000 grant to Stonewall Columbus in a 3-0 vote — the largest government award the nonprofit has received — to support Columbus Pride and year‑round programs.

An 18‑year‑old Springfield man pleaded guilty to attempted murder after prosecutors say he shot his girlfriend through her bedroom window on Dec. 31. Sentencing is set for April 17.

CAPA has revealed its 2026–27 Broadway in Columbus season, spotlighting Wicked, Beetlejuice and other touring musicals. Season and ticket details are now posted online.

A person was shot Monday in South Linden and remains in critical condition at Grant Medical Center as police investigate.

The Alibi is opening a second bar, Proof By The Alibi, at 2598 N. High St. in Old North on April 3, replacing Bossy Grrl's with a speakeasy-style cocktail room.

A stolen-vehicle stop on Columbus’s west side ended with two arrests, including a 17-year-old, after officers used spike strips and an adult suspect was found in a dumpster.

Clear and chilly Saturday morning in Columbus with a high near 47°F. A strong warmup next week brings storm chances and gusty winds Tuesday–Wednesday.

Marysville secured the largest tract from a 480‑acre Union County auction, giving the city space to expand electric and water infrastructure as development heats up.