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Franklin County Records 93,166 Early Voters as Northern Areas Lead Participation
Early in-person balloting concluded with 93,166 votes cast, showing higher participation in northern suburbs than southern communities.
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ArticleGahanna Hires Construction Manager for Creekside Flood Mitigation Project
An $80,000 supplemental appropriation funds preconstruction planning while municipal construction dollars remain deferred.
Article · VideoGranville Voters to Decide Charter Amendment Prohibiting Large Data Centers
The citizen-initiated ballot measure would bar facilities drawing more than 25 megawatts of electricity.
Article · VideoFranklin County Concludes Early Voting as Board Says Morse Road Location Will Not Serve as Polling Site Tuesday
More than 93,000 ballots were cast before Sunday's deadline, but voters must go to assigned neighborhood precincts on Election Day.
Article · VideoReynoldsburg Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison Faces Columbus Murder Trial
Andre Jordan II received 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder of federal officers, while remaining jailed in Columbus awaiting trial in the fatal shooting of chef Bryan Morris Jr.
Article · VideoFormer Ohio State Professor Sentenced to Life in Wife's Upper Arlington Murder
James Stephen Hill was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 15 years after pleading guilty to murder in the fatal stabbing of his wife.
VideoAthens County deputies seek fugitive William Alex McCallister after infant's death
Authorities are searching for 32-year-old William Alex McCallister after a grand jury indicted him on murder charges in the death of a 3-month-old girl left in his care. Parents Hannah Edinger and Justin Dye were arrested on child endangering charges, and tips can be called in to 740-593-6633.
VideoRamaswamy and Acton clash over property taxes and electric bills ahead of Nov. 3 vote
With residential property taxes up $3.78 billion and electric bills at record highs, Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton are offering competing affordability plans ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Any major tax overhaul will require approval from Ohio's Republican-controlled legislature.
Article · VideoFranklin County Sheriff Suspends Deputy for Misusing Flock License Plate Readers
Deputy Robert Tischler was stripped of camera access and transferred to corrections as Sheriff Dallas Baldwin institutes division-level surveillance audits.
ArticleWorthington City Council to Consider New Passing Buffer, Sidewalk Speeds and Youth E-Bike Rules
Traffic code amendments scheduled for a public hearing increase safe vehicle passing distance to five feet, cap sidewalk speeds at eight miles per hour, and require safety courses for young riders.
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Canal Winchester City Council to Consider New Community Authority at Public Hearing
Canal Winchester City Council will hold a public hearing to consider establishing a new community authority to acquire and preserve farmland and open space.
Article · VideoOhio State Details $20.5 Million Semiconductor Expansion on Columbus Campus
The $20 million expansion of the Microelectronics Innovation and Technology Cluster adds industrial-scale prototyping and student cleanroom fellowships.
Article · VideoGahanna Enacts City Attorney Salary Increase to $110,000 Effective in 2028
The city attorney pay increase to $110,000 takes effect in 2028 after Laurie Jadwin vetoed companion mayoral salary legislation.
ArticleEast Columbus Nightclub Aurora Nightlife Boarded Up After Shootings
Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein announced the shutdown and eviction following violent crimes and illegal after-hours liquor sales on East Fifth Avenue.
Article · VideoPique Media Releases iOS App Update With Community Discussions, Newsroom Tips and Profiles
Version 1.3.0 introduces discussion features across articles, videos and maps, user profile pages and newsroom tip submissions.
Article · VideoGahanna Moves to Secure Federal Transit Funds for GoHanna Shuttle
Gahanna is seeking federal Section 5310 mobility grant funding to continue its free shuttle service for older adults and residents with disabilities.
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Gahanna Sets Capital Plan Vote After Restoring Action Sports Park
Council postponed consideration of the capital plan until Nov. 2 after requiring the action sports park be added back.
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London City Council Enacts Auditor Pay Adjustment and Annual Wage Increases
The measure grants a one-time wage adjustment for the city auditor alongside 1.5% yearly pay raises through 2031.
ArticleGahanna Council Amends Five-Year Capital Plan Ahead of Nov. 2 Vote
City Council substituted revised project tables to reconcile figures and scheduled final action alongside a budget workshop.
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Granville Authorizes State Funding Application for Newark-Granville Road Stormwater Improvements
The village authorized an application to the Ohio Public Works Commission to help fund drainage work addressing localized flooding.
ArticleGahanna City Council Enacts Council Salary Adjustment Effective in 2030
The legislation sets council compensation effective in 2030 for ward and at-large members following debate over pension credit and dais equity.
ArticleVivek Ramaswamy Pledges Day-One Executive Orders on Data Centers, Grants and Taxes
Campaign platform pledges outline Day One directives targeting development permits, immigration detainers, property tax reviews and state contracts.
VideoWestbound I-70 in downtown Columbus shuts down for the weekend starting Oct. 30
Westbound Interstate 70 between I-71 and State Route 315 and the connecting I-71 southbound flyover ramp close from 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 through 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2 with all lanes shut. The Downtown Ramp Up project includes a new flyover ramp from Mound Street to I-71 south.
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Columbus Enacts Utility Assistance Fund With The Columbus Foundation
Emergency legislation provides $10,000 in seed money and sets up charitable donations to help low-income residents with utility bills ahead of 2027 rate increases.
Article · VideoVivek Ramaswamy Attack Ad Featuring Amy Acton's Mother Leaves Ohio Airwaves
Vivek Ramaswamy confirmed the commercial completed its run, while Amy Acton's campaign criticized the removal as cowardly.