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A newly filed disclosure shows Vivek Ramaswamy holds a stake in 8VC, the venture firm tied to Anduril — the defense company getting $830M+ in Ohio incentives. Ethics questions have followed.
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New FMCSA rules are forcing Ohio drivers to re‑verify immigration status, and the state's BMV has paused certain CDL issuances. A Pickerington school‑bus driver says his full‑time route is in limbo while paperwork is reviewed.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A proposed 43‑acre Cosgray Commons would bring apartments, offices and hotels to west Dublin; residents and planners clashed over scale, traffic and design at mid‑April hearings.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A roof fire on Maxtown Road briefly displaced workers while crews checked a hydrogen tank, the risk was later reported as mitigated.
A 19-year-old rider died after a collision with an SUV on U.S. 50 west of Chillicothe, troopers said. Authorities are investigating the crash.
OHFA approved bond, tax‑credit and loan packages to preserve or create roughly 354 affordable units across four Ohio developments and advanced finalists for small‑project gap funding.
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Cool start near 45°F; gusty winds Sunday and a Freeze Warning 2–10 AM Monday, April 20 could harm plants. Temperatures rebound into the 70s–80s midweek.
Community & Society in ...
Residents at Crestwood Village report roaches, sewage and water damage, the City Attorney has sued and code enforcement is investigating. Tenants say repairs are slow and sometimes happen only after units are vacated.
Judge Mark Serrott acquitted LaRoy Robinson of murder after a bench trial but left a weapons conviction intact and ordered community control and fines. The case grew from a Dec. 2, 2023 confrontation on Cornell Avenue.
A man was shot beside the McDonald's at High Street and 18th Avenue near OSU. He is hospitalized in stable condition and police have no suspects in custody.
A body was found near State Route 104 and South High Street on Columbus' south side Wednesday. Homicide detectives are investigating and police are seeking video.
A tractor driver died after a pickup fled the scene on SR 79 at the north limits of Hebron. State troopers are assisting investigators.
Ohio’s Child Care Cred pilot has 21 employers and 144 children enrolled, but advocates say the $10M, year-long program will reach only a sliver of families who need help. Employers and parents each pay 40% while the state chips in 20%.
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