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Geodis will close its Pickaway County facility near Rickenbacker and lay off more than 100 workers. The shutdown is the latest logistics hit to Central Ohio's freight hub.
Real Estate & Development in ...
OSU Wexner is buying the Lewis Center outpatient clinic it has leased for more than 15 years as a larger Powell complex nears completion. The purchase formalizes OSU's suburban expansion.
Weather & Environment in ...
Dense fog cuts visibility this morning in Columbus, expect a warm, near‑record afternoon around 75°F and a stormier Saturday.
Delaware's planning commission approved initial plats for two Sawmill Parkway developments, advancing hundreds of homes, parkland and new road connections. The approvals clear first construction phases.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An Ohio State freshman says she escaped a man masturbating along the Olentangy Trail between Tuttle Park and the Dodridge bridge; police searched the area but made no arrest.
Flood Watch through 1 p.m., heavy showers and patchy fog may cause localized flooding. Allow extra travel time on wet roads.
Federal agents say a Fostoria business owner was arrested after investigators found about 40 kilo‑bricks of suspected cocaine and large cash seizures; the case now heads to a federal grand jury.
A late-night suhoor festival at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing was halted after a fight and a shout of "gun" caused attendees to flee; police say no one was hurt.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor Michael Bivens framed a hopeful State of the City while recall petitions circulate and an investigation into a councilman continues. Officials emphasized workforce programs and development plans.
The 21-story KeyBank tower is headed to an online auction on the Apex Commercial Exchange (ACE) platform. The receivership sale features a $1M starting bid, reflecting the building's 70% vacancy rate.
A Columbus man pleaded guilty in the 2020 shooting that killed Jacob Todd, ending a six‑year wait for the victim’s family.
A juvenile was shot Saturday near Briggs High on Columbus’s southwest side; police say the injury is not life-threatening and are asking for tips.
A Franklin County deputy shot and killed a dog while executing a high‑risk felony warrant, the sheriff's office told WBNS.
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