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Ohio Representative Marilyn John voted for property tax reforms aiming to save Ohioans $2.4 billion, including bills to cap tax increases and expand tax credits.
Columbus City Schools Board approved over $50.4 million in budget cuts, closing four schools and cutting staff and administrator roles, amid a projected state funding cut.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Former Franklin County bus driver Jonathan McPheters is charged with stealing over $250,000 through disability payment fraud. He pleaded not guilty to theft and other charges.
Retail & Industry in ...
Gas prices in Columbus, Ohio, have dropped 26.8 cents, averaging $2.57 per gallon, reflecting a wider trend of declining fuel costs nationwide, with the U.S. average falling to $2.95 for the first time since 2021.
A Hilliard woman is charged with arson after admitting to intentionally setting her home on fire, endangering her elderly mother and causing neighborhood damage.
A father and his 9-year-old son were found dead from gunshot wounds in Mansfield, with police investigating the incident as a possible murder-suicide.
Community & Society in ...
Upper Arlington invites locals to its annual Winter Festival on December 5, featuring holiday activities, lights, decorations, local music, and food vendors.
The 2025 Thanksgiving Wattle in Grove City will include a 5k run, bike ride, and races for kids and disabled athletes, with road closures from 7-11 a.m. on Thanksgiving.
Sports in ...
Ohio State's Coach Ryan Day focuses on winning against Michigan, remaining quiet on injuries and dismissing the Chip Kelly rumors.
The Ohio Auditor's report found former Tremont City fiscal officer Megan Mulkey responsible for accruing $2,521.35 in late fees due to mismanaged financial duties.
An infamous Franklin County after-hours club, Kaze Lounge, was shut down by authorities due to violence and illegal operation without a liquor permit.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Personalized algorithms may narrow perspectives and foster overconfidence in incorrect information, according to a study led by Giwon Bahg, suggesting a distorted view of reality.
A fatal crash at Stelzer and Codet roads resulted in the death of Tamya Barnett and hospitalized the driver, with local enforcement investigating the cause.
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