Westerville's July 4 lineup includes a veterans 5K, an Uptown parade and a 10 p.m. fireworks show at the Sports Complex. Expect road closures and extra parking.

Ramaswamy’s Ohio campaign reported $509,473 in credit‑card charges as lump sums, prompting questions about transparency and enforcement under state law.

Grove City Council meets tonight to review a proposed community center and continue a charter review of the city's form of government. Agenda, livestream and public-comment links are posted.

A federal judge in Cleveland dismissed the SEC's nearly $20M claim against former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones, saying his statements didn’t legally require disclosure of dark‑money payments.

Jim Hagedorn has retired as chairman and CEO of Marysville-based ScottsMiracle‑Gro. The company named Nate Baxter president and CEO as part of a planned succession.

Reports say Columbus Crew are finalizing a transfer that would send Diego Rossi to CF Monterrey for up to $8 million, reshaping the club’s attack midseason.

A new Ohio Senate measure would require a 50% capacity factor and round‑the‑clock dispatchability for "reliable" power — a change critics say could block many utility‑scale solar and wind projects.

A driver was wounded near the 900 block of Stelzer Road; Gahanna police are leading a search for the shooter and asking witnesses to call.

A Columbus man faces a felony weapon charge after court records say he strangled and pistol‑whipped his girlfriend at an apartment on Winslow Drive. The victim was taken to Mount Carmel East; the suspect is due in court Monday.

Patchy fog this morning gives way to dangerous midweek heat; Heat Advisory runs June 30July 2 with highs in the mid90s.

A California man wanted on rape and kidnapping warrants was arrested in Seneca County after deputies found him hiding in a barn, authorities say. He faces first‑degree counts filed in Circleville.

An Ansonia driver died after a car struck a tractor-trailer inside a construction zone on northbound I-75 near milepost 75. Authorities say the crash is under investigation.

Rebol will take over the former Hot Chicken Takeover at 935 Polaris Parkway in Westerville. An official opening date has not been announced.