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Labor Day weekend has officially landed, and central Ohio is rolling out some of its biggest end-of-summer traditions. Between block parties, arts festivals, parades, and live music, there’s no shortage of ways to spend the holiday. Here’s a day-by-day look at what’s happening: Friday, Aug. 29St. Michael Church Labor Day Festival — Worthington5750 N. High […]
Ohio University is pulling the plug on 11 degree programs following the rollout of a new state law reshaping higher education. Senate Bill 1, which took effect June 27th, is best known for banning DEI programming on Ohio’s public campuses. But the law also requires universities to end any program that graduates fewer than five […]
Two new bipartisan bills at the Statehouse aim to give the state’s beloved buckeye symbol a little extra shine. Sen. Bill DeMora (D–Columbus) wants to make buckeye candy Ohio’s official state candy, pointing to its popularity at holidays, family gatherings, and its undeniable connection to Ohio State culture. Made with peanut butter dipped in chocolate […]
A former Whitehall car dealer has admitted to altering odometers on hundreds of vehicles. Federal prosecutors say 38-year-old Simon C. Nwaru Jr., the owner of S. Automotive, pleaded guilty in federal court on August 22nd. Investigators found that between January 2021 and January 2023, Nwaru rolled back the mileage on at least 300 cars to […]
Ohio State University has announced the return of Gordon Gee, one of its most recognizable leaders. Gee, 81, will serve as a resource for university leadership over the next year while holding academic residencies at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, the Moritz College of Law, and the new Salmon P. Chase Center for […]
Kid Cudi is speaking out for the first time about testifying in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial. The rapper says he was subpoenaed to testify in a case tied to a home invasion and car explosion allegedly connected to Combs. Though he didn’t want to take the stand, Cudi says he felt a responsibility to […]
A Kroger on the South Side had to temporarily shut down Tuesday after a security guard was attacked… and part of his thumb was bitten off. It happened just before noon at the Parsons Avenue location. According to police, a man got hostile as a security guard tried to remove him from the store. The […]
Ohio lawmakers are pushing a bill that could make it easier for employers to flag job seekers who ghost interviews. House Bill 395 would create a statewide registry for no-shows. The idea is to give employers a simple way to report people who miss scheduled interviews without warning. Backers say it’s about accountability. Critics say […]
Ohio’s annual sales tax holiday kicks off Friday, and this year, shoppers get double the time to save. Running from midnight on August 1st through 11:59 p.m. on August 14th, the expanded tax break gives Ohioans 14 days to shop without sales tax on most items priced $500 or less. That includes electronics, clothes, books, […]
Nearly five years after the fatal shooting of Andre Hill, a former Columbus police officer has been sentenced to prison. Adam Coy (48) was sentenced Monday in Franklin County Common Pleas Court to 15 years to life for murder, reckless homicide, and felonious assault. He’ll be eligible for parole after serving 15 years. Coy must […]
Mediterranean food fans, get ready: CAVA is officially on its way to Columbus! The fast-casual chain known for its bold bowls, build-your-own pitas, and dips has filed a permit to open at 1370 Polaris Parkway, the former Shake Shack spot near Polaris Fashion Place. The company confirmed it plans to expand into the Columbus market. […]
A late-night shooting outside a North Linden bar ended with two people in the hospital and one person under arrest. It happened Wednesday morning outside the Oakland Park Bar and Grill. A Columbus police officer just happened to be half a block away patrolling the area when they reportedly saw someone pull up in front […]
