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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. […]
Sheriff: Man smashes window of South-Western school bus with kids inside
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — A man is facing charges after he allegedly punched the window of a school bus near west Columbus earlier this week while more than two dozen kids were onboard. Deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office were called to Sturbridge and Beacon Hill roads in...
Yelp names 10 Columbus sandwich spots to try
Because you can have them for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and because they’re found in cuisines from Vietnam to England and more, the sandwich is hard to beat. Luckily for us here in central Ohio, there’s no short of good sandwiches to dig into. The restaurant review platform...
Former Ohio State football player arrested for alleged bank robbery in north Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former Ohio State football player was arrested for robbing a bank in north Columbus on Wednesday, according to Franklin County Municipal Court documents. Records say 25-year-old Marcus Williamson entered the First Merchant's Bank located at 5090 N. High St. around 10:40 a.m. Williamson approached the...
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.
Where is the last Ponderosa Steakhouse in Pennsylvania?
Steak lovers stake their claim daily at the only remaining Ponderosa Steakhouse in Pennsylvania. The next closest one is in Columbus, Ohio, according to Ponderosa’s website. Employees of the last steakhouse still in operation along Route 8 in Center Township in Butler County are used to customers taking selfies in the parking lot and making a big fuss over the staying power of this Ponderosa.
Tens of thousands of people expect to attend Monster Jam Weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 100 tons of dirt is being loaded onto the Schottenstein arena floor. The city has been preparing for one of the biggest monster truck events in the country. “All we do is come in on two days prior to the event, and we put...
Hundreds of Colonial Village tenants still need housing as deadline to vacate motels looms
Roughly four months after more than 1,300 people were displaced from the Colonial Village apartments on Columbus’ East Side, the housing emergency continues for many former residents and the city. Less than one-third of the 523 households who moved into city-provided hotel rooms following a mass eviction late last year have been able...
Gunshot victim found at north Columbus Sheetz parking lot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A person has been hospitalized after a shooting took place on the north side of Columbus. According to Columbus police one person was shot in or near an Advance Auto Parts parking lot on East Dublin Granville Road, just west of Interstate 71. The shooting occurred around 12:45 p.m., when police […]
New public transportation programs helps people get around town faster
CINCINNATI — Getting to important places like the doctor’s office, work or school can be a challenge for those without reliable transportation, but new programs across the state are looking to address that issue. MetroNow! is one of the newest programs offered through Metro transit in the suburbs...
How much of Columbus has no sidewalk? Here's what you need to know about trying to get one
Across uneven terrain, over rocks, under trees and at times through patches of mud and dirt. It's a path that might sound fun to hikers. But without sidewalks along Cooke Road in Columbus' Clintonville neighborhood, it's one of two routes brothers Elliot and Henry Meyer can take home from their school bus stop...
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