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Chicken fingers concept appears to have shuttered within 10 months of opening
Last summer, Columbus was excited for a Cleveland-area based fried chicken concept to open at 3260 W. Broad St. Lenny’s Chicken’s June opening was a success, with many customers loving the huge, crispy chicken fingers paired with seasoned waffle fries. Lenny’s even planned on opening another East side location. It doesn’t look like that’s happening anymore, though.
Hilltop police chase ends in Downtown Columbus crash
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One person was arrested and hospitalized after a high-speed chase ended in a crash on a Columbus interstate early Friday morning. Columbus police said that at 1:08 a.m. officers attempted a traffic stop after spotting a “possible suspect car” at the intersection of Sullivant Avenue and Whitethorne Avenue in the Hilltop. […]
Former Ohio State football player suspect in 9 Columbus-area bank robberies
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former Ohio State football player arrested for allegedly robbing a north Columbus bank is a suspect in multiple other bank robberies. Franklin County Municipal Court documents say 25-year-old Marcus Williamson entered the First Merchant's Bank located at 5090 N. High St. on April 24. Williamson...
Dozens of protesters demanding Ohio State divest from Israel detained
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After protesters calling for Ohio State University to divest from Israel took over the South Oval on campus, police interfered and detained multiple people. Students and protesters at OSU rallied Thursday evening for the third time this week. Two students were arrested Tuesday on campus and three more were detained Thursday […]
1 person shot near South Linden
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A person was shot in the South Linden area near the Ohio Expo Center. The shooting happened in the 900 Block of East 20th Avenue just before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the statement from Columbus police. ALSO | Man charged after 61-year-old victim...
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