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Lawmakers hint date for Ohio recreational marijuana sales to begin
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohioans may be able to buy adult-use recreational marijuana sooner than expected, thanks to new rules approved and adopted on Monday by the state’s Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review. “We’re very happy,” Tom Haren, spokesperson for the Ohio Cannabis Coalition, said. The rules were adopted with no objection, including one […]
Man shot, killed by police after domestic violence incident identified by coroner
The Franklin County Coroner's Office released the name of a man shot and killed by officers after he shot and killed a 45-year-old woman. Corey Roach, 50, died in the shooting that happened after 7 p.m. Saturday after officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 4700 block of McAllister Avenue near Shady Lane Road, one block south of East Main Street.
Man wanted for deadly Warren shooting captured near Columbus
WARREN, Ohio — A suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Warren -- identified as 26-year-old Zaa Von Hameed -- has been captured. Hameed was arrested late Monday night by the U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team at an address near the 400 block of Shadow Run Drive in Groveport, which is south of Columbus.
Columbus woman indicted in 2023 crash that killed Meals on Wheels volunteer
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus woman was indicted on charges related to a crash that killed a woman who was volunteering for Meals on Wheels last year. Amanda Hitt was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drug or a combination of both and failure to stop after an accident.
Ohio landlord jailed after rental properties found infested with roaches, rodents
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) — An Ohio landlord was jailed after his rental properties were found to be "unsafe for human habitation," reports noted. According to The Columbus Dispatch, Joseph Alaura, a landlord in Columbus, was sentenced to 175 behind bars after the city discovered multiple violations at his 32 properties. Per the publication, authorities found several properties were infested with roaches and rodents, as well as some that lacked gas, electricity or heat.
Ohio sees multiple shootings involving law enforcement over the weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Two days in a row, Columbus police were met with gunfire. Both scenes turned deadly for the suspects, and while no officers were injured, they said the impacts of these events can be lasting. During an event on Monday, Governor Mike DeWine sent condolences to...
Water rescue following stolen vehicle pursuit caught on camera
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A dramatic water rescue was caught on camera earlier this month. It all started when Franklin County deputies and Columbus Police tried to stop the driver of a stolen Jeep. The images caught on a deputy's cruiser camera in the early morning hours Tuesday May...
Ohio has made felony charges, arrests 'consequences' of peaceful protest
"(Civil rights protesters) didn’t accept the consequences that came with the fight for racial equality, they endured them because they had no choice," Judson L. Jeffries. Judson L. Jeffries is a professor of African American and African studies at Ohio State University and a regular contributor to the Columbus Dispatch.
Evictions at all time high in Franklin County
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Franklin County is on course to set another record for evictions. In 2023, the county saw 23,900 evictions, an increase of 12,000 from the year prior. This year, the county is on pace to hit 26,000 evictions, according to Magistrate Tony Paat who oversees Franklin County Eviction Court.
From mental health crises to college apps, nonprofit helps Somali youth in central Ohio
As Jibril Ahmed walked out of his final exam — a math test — he breathed a sigh of relief. “I think I did OK, but I’m so happy to be done,” said Ahmed, 20, cracking a wide smile outside of the Columbus State Community College library.
Looking back to May 2014: Brookhaven High School's glorious legacy comes to a close
Editor's note: This story originally appeared in The Dispatch on May 18, 2014, and is being reposted now that 20 Columbus City Schools buildings face potential closure. Brookhaven closed May 29, 2014. An Olympic gold medalist in track and field once scurried through its halls. So did a five-time MLB...
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