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Community garden planned for Mid-Ohio Farm neighborhood at NBC4
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Mid-Ohio Farm's goal at NBC4 is to meet the needs of others. One of the farm's targets will be the nearly 2,500 people who live in the neighborhood.
Typically, the residents of Riverview Drive are New…
HSFT Stop #40 — Columbus Christian Rams – Home – WCBI TV
Columbus, Miss (WCBI) – Columbus Christian Academy has had a revolving door at the head coaching position, but Jeremy Brock wants to put an end to that and create a winning environment.
"I'm really trying to change the…
Columbus police arrest suspect after car chase
Columbus police arrest Ronald D. Estes after a chase in Columbus on Tuesday afternoon. Photo provided
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Columbus police officers arrested a local man after a vehicle chase Tuesday afternoon.
Shortly before 3 p.m., a CPD…
Rent prices continue to rise amid wage gaps
OHIO — As rent prices continue to rise, the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio aims to ask political leaders for funds to build new housing options.
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Over the past two years, rents have increased by…
Bike rides strengthen the community on the south side of Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Cities across the country have felt the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic and an increase in nationwide violence over the past two years.
A community in Columbus is working to build resilience to these…
Ohio man shares experience battling monkeypox, CPH expects more vaccines in August
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As Columbus Public Health (CPH) prepares for more monkeypox cases and more monkeypox vaccine doses, a Columbus man shares his experience with the virus."It's not a storm you want to ride out," Nick Post…
At The Columbus Dispatch, we are building a culture of inclusion
Every day, we strive to write stories that inform, provide perspective, shine a light on your neighbors, and highlight inequality and wrongdoing.Covering the news and writing about the people, places and issues important to you forces us to…
2022 Ohio State Fair Preview Features Alfredo-Stuffed Turkey Thighs
We hear the butter cow moo and that can only mean one thing – it's officially Ohio State Fair week.Drive the news: The 167th annual assortment of rides, animals, music and fried treats kicks off Wednesday through August 7.why is it…
Columbus man arrested for shooting woman in Portsmouth on Friday
UPDATE (1:10 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2022): Portsmouth Police Department has provided updates on a shooting that took place on Mabert Road on Friday.
Portsmouth PD says it happened in the 1600 block of Mabert Road in Portsmouth,…
Judge Ben Land becomes first Columbus attorney to serve on Georgia Court of Appeals
ATLANTA (WRBL) --A local attorney became the first person from Columbus to serve on the Georgia Court of Appeals when he was sworn in Wednesday afternoon at the Capitol.
Superior Court Judge Ben Land took the oath administered by…
What kind of jobs will Intel’s factory offer?
From Chandler, Arizona to New Albany, Ohio, NBC4 Investigates investigates how Intel can transform a community – from the perspective of a community that has lived through it – in our series The Intel Impact.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)…
Columbus drug trafficking case implicates defendants in 1994 homicide
They were just teenagers then, facing trial on charges related to a deadly row that started with a neighborhood quarrel over a stolen bike.Now, approaching middle age, they again find themselves co-accused.Patrick Saultz, 44, and Michael…
Etienne leads the Columbus Crew against DC United
Columbus Crew (6-5-7, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. DC United (5-10-2, 13th in the Eastern Conference)Washington; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOKROW: DC United +130, Columbus +192, Draw +250; over/under is 2.5 goalsBOTTOM!-->…
Nashville Sounds draw with Columbus Clippers, 5-3 – Clarksville Online
Columbus, Ohio --The Columbus Clippers rallied with three runs in the seventh inning, avoiding a six-game sweep with a 5-3 victory over the Nashville Sounds on Sunday at Huntington Park.
Nashville led early for the sixth time in the series…
Ohio teachers say district violated state labor laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A union representing teachers in Columbus City schools says the district's decision to strip a group of educators of their union status violates Ohio labor laws.
The Columbus Education Association, which…
Father and son found dead in apparent homicide-suicide in Powell
A woman was believed to have heard from her ex-husband or teenage son by 5 p.m. Wednesday. When she didn't, she went to get them. At around 6 p.m., she arrived at her ex-husband's home at the 9200 block of Creighton Drive in Powell. What…
Columbus man flees law enforcement after crashing vehicle
Courtesy of Bartholomew County Sheriff COLUMBUS, Ind. – A Bartholomew County man has been arrested and faces multiple charges after he attempted to evade deputies from the Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) on foot.
Derick…
The U17s rally in the second half to lift the MLS NEXT Cup; defeat Columbus Crew in the final
After falling in the MLS NEXT Cup Finals at U15 level just a year ago, the Philadelphia Union Academy U17 team ended their journey of redemption with a memorable 3-2 win over the Columbus Crew for win the MLS NEXT Cup.…
Columbus celebrates Somalia Independence Day
Dozens of Somali Americans, waving blue and white Somali flags, gathered on the steps of Columbus City Hall Thursday night to celebrate their Independence Day and "Soomaalinimo," or "the essence of 'to be Somali'.The holiday, marking…
Columbus man charged with making and selling ‘ghost weapons’
Thomas Develin, a former member of the Ohio National Guard, was arrested by federal agents for making and selling untraceable homemade weapons.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former member of the Columbus Ohio National Guard…
Oldest Knights of Columbus chapter in St. Tammany thriving | St. Tammany Community News
Knights of Columbus St. Benedict-Covington Council 3061, the first chartered chapter of the Knights of…
Columbus McKinnon to Provide Strategy and Long-Term Financial Goals Update at Investor Day 2022
BUFFALO, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, will host its previously announced Hybrid Investor…
Community leader reflects on failed weekend ceasefire in Columbus
Over the weekend of June 16 of this year, barbershop owner Al Edmondson and other members of the Columbus community attempted to create a 24-hour ceasefire.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Over the weekend of June 16 this year, barber…
!!! (‘Chk Chk Chk’) delivers great energy during concert in Columbus
"It's pop and there's no defense / Silly, it's dumb, it's just pretend / Comes in waves, it has nothing to say / And if you ask me, it's better that way.""This Is Pop 2", by !!!, written by Nic Offer and Joel Ford.The tall, lanky Nic Offer…
Operation Fly Formula Flight is coming to Louisville, Kentucky and Columbus, Ohio
Broadcast-quality audio and video of the aircraft landing at Louisville can be downloaded here.
Broadcast-quality audio and video of the aircraft landing at Columbus can be downloaded…
One way to beat the heat: rent a garden pool
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Central Ohio is facing another dangerously hot day, with daytime highs in the mid-90s that look like 105-110°. The heat will continue Thursday with temperatures in the low 90s, and into the mid 80s on…
‘Cash Out’ movie in Columbus boosts local businesses
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - In case you haven't heard or seen all the action in Uptown Columbus last week...scenes from the action thriller, "Cash Out," shot right here in Fountain City... With John Travolta and Kristen Davis.From last-minute…
Restaurant Inspections – June 12
The information below was compiled from Bartholomew and Johnson County Health Department reports. Critical violations can expose customers to illnesses and should generally be corrected immediately or within days. Non-critical…
Events around the state June 10-12
OHIO – This weekend, June 10-12, is all about the arts. Festivals celebrating the work of local artists and musicians are among the many events taking place in Buckeye State.
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R&B on the Maumee
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The Boiling Home Sales Market in Columbus and the Affordable Housing Crisis
The home buying and selling market has been as good as it gets in Columbus in recent years, and The Dispatch has chronicled it. From accelerating price increases to robocalls from investors to the disappearance of the $200,000 starter…
Kinsey had fun twice in Columbus | News, Sports, Jobs
COLUMBUS – Beaver Local senior Kodi Kinsey left the track and field meet with her second medal and a smile on Saturday.
“At the start of the season I wanted to get to…
Two teenagers die after shooting in the West Albany neighborhood on the northeast side of Columbus
Two teenagers died after being shot and wounded around 11 p.m. Friday in the northeast of the city, in what Columbus police are investigating in a homicide.Officers and medics responded around 11 p.m. Friday at North Hamilton and Warner…
Columbus high school graduates reflect on COVID-19 schooling
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Graduation season is underway for Columbus high schools, with the first ceremonies taking place Wednesday night.
Columbus students in the Class of 2022 have had quite the high school experience, with some…
Dozen more plaintiffs sue Columbus police over 2020 protests
A dozen other protesters have filed lawsuits against the Columbus Police Division, alleging officers' actions during the downtown protests in May and June 2020 were unnecessary and excessive. The lawsuits, which were filed in US District…
First Indo-American Catholic Bishop of Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio – This week marks a new era for the Catholic Diocese of Columbus.
Bishop-elect Earl Fernandes will become Columbus' 13th bishop and make history as the first Native American Catholic bishop when he is installed on Tuesday.…
Governor proposes ‘significant’ spending to protect schools
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday announced plans to spend “a significant amount of money” to ensure every school building in the state is properly protected from attack. .
The Republican governor said he has asked the…
Columbus teacher and union push for school safety after Texas shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Tuesday's mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, left 21 people dead — 19 students and two teachers who died trying to protect them.
Today, educators across the country are talking about…
Residents protest as construction begins on Little Turtle Way
For nearly two years, the community has been working to prevent a project that will change the Little Turtle Way.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - In the community of Little Turtle Way, some residents are very upset with the City of…
Herschel Walker organizes rally in Columbus; “I win this election. People know I win it.”
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Football legend and leading Republican candidate for the Georgia Senate, Herschel Walker, stopped by Fountain City today on May 22.
Walker is running to unseat Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock. He is…
Dean Kukan is preparing to return to Switzerland
After seven seasons with the Blue Jackets organization, defenseman Dean Kukan does not plan to return this fall. Kukan signed a two-year, $3.3 million contract extension in 2020 and will become an unrestricted free agent on July 13. While…
Arrested in fatal shooting on southwest side of Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man is facing murder and other charges after he allegedly was part of a group that fired guns at an apartment in southwest Columbus, killing a woman, in April.
Isaiah Xavier Nashon Alexander, 20, is due…
46-Year-Old Fulfills College Dream With Help From Columbus Library
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - A local man said he was grateful to the staff at the South High Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library for their help on his decades-long journey.
At 46, Terry Magers overcame several obstacles to earn…
Knights of Columbus Bike Fundraiser to Support Orphans in Ukraine
Knights of Columbus Bishop Budka Council No. 5914 of St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Church is hosting the 100 Mile Bicycle Trek fundraiser Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, with participants riding 50 miles daily.
A group of…
Inflation halts new construction at Goodwill Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Inflation is being felt pretty much everywhere, often reflected in rising gas and grocery prices.
These rising costs are also weighing on nonprofits, including Goodwill Columbus.
The organization had big…
Columbus Taco Fest returns for a two-day event at Genoa Park in Columbus
Want some tacos? If so, the Columbus Taco Fest will return to its original home in Genoa Park for two days of tacos, tequila and live music on Saturday and Sunday.Taco Fest started in Genoa Park in 2018 and returned there in 2019, before…
‘I feel so lost’: Columbus woman remembers husband who died in February shooting
Jonathan Reddy was shot and killed in February. Harrison Finklea, 17, surrendered to police later that month and is charged with murder.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Before Feb. 3, Jennifer Reddy and her husband Jonathan had their…
The Columbus Program exhibits works by artists impacted by mental illness and substance use…
Fresh AIR strives to break the stigma, educate the community, and focus on the artistic vision and professional development of program artists.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Fresh AIR (Artists In Recovery) Gallery is an art gallery…
PVLA receives grant for new books | Local
The Platte Valley Literacy Association (PVLA) has received a much-needed grant to purchase new books, both for its own programming and for classes in Central Community College's Adult Education Program.The two programs,…
All 8 residents safely escape large house fire in Columbus
Firefighters are still investigating the cause of the fire, but at this stage they believe it was electrical in nature.
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Firefighters shared good news Monday that eight people were able to safely escape…
Preschoolers host a silent auction with art for Make-A-Wish
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The kids at Learning Experience — New Albany realized their wishes weren't just about birthdays.
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Make-A-Wish America is a foundation for children with chronic illnesses
The Learning Experience…
Lunch Bunch to honor the students of Black Columbus City School
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A group of ladies calling themselves the Lunch Bunch are doing their part to honor African-American college students.
Since 1987, the 30-member Lunch Bunch — many of whom are retired teachers — has awarded…
Columbus man goes from 600 to 300 pounds and changes his life
Suffering from depression and anxiety, and numerous physical health issues, Corey Seegers went to work and cut his weight to 275 pounds.
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The runners of the Festival 500 mini-marathon tell so many…
The Federal Court does not interfere in the redrawing of maps
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A three-judge federal court panel from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio said it would not interfere with the state's legislative redistricting process, at least for another month. .
The federal…
Columbus PD Partners with Axon to Equip Officers with Next-Gen Dash and Body Camera Technology
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), the global leader in connected public safety technology, today announced that the Columbus Division of Police (OH), a Big City Chiefs Association member, signed a…
Police: Suspects saw school bus catalytic converters at Columbus daycare
Because its buses were impossible to drive, 12 families who rely on the buses to take their children to school have been inconvenienced.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jason McGee started one of his preschool buses on Monday and…
Weapon used in Brooklyn subway attack purchased in Columbus area
Investigators determined James purchased the gun from a licensed gun dealer at a pawn shop in Columbus in 2011.
BROOKLYN, NY – Federal investigators have recovered the weapon used in a Brooklyn subway attack where 10…
Columbus Lions set for season with ‘Iron Man’ rules
Columbus, Georgia (WRBL) - The Columbus Lions are back in preseason camp to prepare for the 2022 National Arena League season. Last season, the Lions clinched their ticket to the NAL Championship game, but fell to Albany…
Archaeological breakthrough during the discovery of the first tomb of Christopher Columbus:…
Columbus's burial place has been a mystery for some time. He was first laid to rest in Valladolid, a city in northwestern Spain, three years after his death in 1506. However, the exact location of this first grave has never been confirmed…
Columbus Park in San Jose could be heading for a new name
For an explorer who has never been to California, Christopher Columbus has recently caused a lot of controversy in San Jose.
You can expect the latter to center around Columbus Park, a 10-acre site just south of Mineta San Jose…
Bobcats handled by Columbus, 5th in the standings | News, Sports, Jobs
WATERLOO — The No. 5 ranked team in Class 1A women's soccer made a number in Marshalltown on Tuesday, as Columbus Catholic beat Marshalltown 8-1 and dropped the Bobcats…
Columbus Crew fans protest Cleveland Browns signing Deshaun Watson
Saturday's home game was the first since Haslams snapped up Watson on March 18. At a press conference after the move, Jimmy Haslam said he had given his wife and daughters a veto over the deal and added that Watson had been "largely…
Columbus Parks Seeking Summer Employees
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks sought to fill several summer positions by hosting a job fair on Saturday.
Current staff members gathered at the Dodge Community Center Saturday afternoon for…
Clarkson Bancshares to Acquire Clarkson Bank | News
Clarkson Bancshares, LLC, a holding company headquartered in Clarkson, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Clarkson Management Company to acquire Clarkson Bank.The board of directors of both companies has unanimously…
Rose Lavelle, Kelley O’Hara on USWNT roster for Columbus game
A mix of new players and players from the 2019 World Cup winning roster will come to Columbus for the first-ever game for the United States Women's National Team at Lower.com Field.Head coach Vlatko Andonovski has named his 23-man squad for…
This Week in History: Columbus Train Crash Claims Warren Editor’s Life | News, Sports, Jobs
99 years ago in 1923
Warren's Horace Holbook was killed near Columbus when a Big Four fast passenger train crashed into an automobile and the locomotive jumped the…
Belfield Knights of Columbus Hosts Lenten Dinner for Ukraine
BELFIELD, ND — Ukraine may be thousands of miles from North Dakota, but there are plenty in the state with ties to the country.That's why the Belfield Knights of Columbus wanted to do something to help those affected by war.Inside the St.…
Columbus-area hockey club eyes U.S. national championship
HILLIARD, Ohio — Hilliard Davidson senior captain Owen Ambrozy has played hockey since he was 5 years old.
A dozen years later, he realized his dream of state champion with the Hilliard Hockey Club.
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On March 6,…
Three Tigers are moving; Jeni’s Everything Bagel is back
Openings and announcements Three Tigers Brewing Co. and its sister restaurant Mai Chau are in the process of moving across the street to the old Granville Fire Hall at 133 N. Prospect St. The fire hall, which was built in 1972, is 6,000…
Stacey Abrams stops in Midtown Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – On Friday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams stopped by Midtown Columbus.
The politician's "One Georgia" tour stopped at the local restaurant Jarfly. The restaurant was packed with community…
QuickCheck: Did Christopher Columbus prove the Earth is round?
IN 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed from Spain to the New World not only to find an alternative passage to India, but to prove that the world was round. Is!-->…
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Judith ‘Judi’ Coe | Obituary
Judith "Judi" CoeDecember 7, 1951 - March 8, 2022Judith "Judi" Coe, 70, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at her home in Columbus.Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Gass…
Activists and faith leaders defend Columbus police chief amid criticism
COLUMBUS, Georgia (WRBL) - A group of community activists came to the defense of Columbus Police Chief Freddie Blackmon at Tuesday's city council meeting. The show of support comes after a tense demonstration at the last council…
4 media win “Grand Slam” honors at APSE competition
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida. The Los Angeles Times, USA Today Sports, IndyStar and News & Observer won Grand Slam honors and Montgomery's announcer received a triple crown in the annual Associated Press Sports Editors…
The Reynoldsburg Education Foundation will work with the Columbus Foundation to achieve its goals
The Reynoldsburg Education Foundation entered into a partnership with the Columbus Foundation on Feb. 18 that it says will help the organization achieve its goals."REF's partnership with the Columbus Foundation is the next step in the…