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Columbus City Council member, Shayla Favor, believes there is an urgent need to provide help to people facing eviction. On Tuesday, she announced that $300,000 has been allocated for an Eviction Prevention Program. “We’ve heard the stories. We know the statistics and impact on the community,” said Favor. “Most of the people we encounter […]
An annual survey shows that 81 people died as a result of domestic violence confrontations in the state of Ohio. The surveys were taken during the 12-month period ending June 30 and these numbers include 53 victims and 28 perpetrators. The Ohio Domestic Violence Network analysis used media accounts to identify 60 deadly confrontations — […]
A 48-year-old man is facing drug charges after a task force in Marion seized 116 grams of methamphetamine and a gun during a drug raid. John Ottaviano, of Marion, was charged with aggravated possession of drugs, a second-degree felony after a Drug Task Force executed a search warrant in the 1800 block of Marion-Greencamp Road. […]
Ohio University has officially suspended operations of all Intra-fraternity Council (IFC) fraternities located on its Athens campus. This suspension comes on the heels of new allegations of hazing. According to the university, the decision to suspend fraternities was made after allegations of hazing against seven chapters. The suspension means all chapter events, meetings, and […]
Columbus Police officers have arrested a man accused of striking a child dozens of times outside a south side grocery store. According to officials, the suspect was seen striking a small child last Tuesday at IGA on 704 Parsons Ave. The incident was caught on surveillance camera. The owner of the grocery store said […]
Ohio is raising the minimum age to buy tobacco and related products from 18 to 21. The new law takes effect October 17. Gov. Mike DeWine said tobacco use by young people is a crisis in Ohio and the nation when he signed the law in July. This wouldn’t be the 1st state where the […]
Porn star Stormy Daniels has reached a settlement with the City of Columbus related to her 2018 arrest which occurred at a northeast side strip club. The city has agreed to pay $450,000 to Stephanie Clifford, who performs in adult films and strip clubs under the name Stormy Daniels. Daniels and her lawyers were scheduled […]
Columbus Police are searching for a 17-year-old student who attempted to take a loaded handgun into Northland High School Friday. Upon having his backpack searched by School Safety and Security, the student quickly reacted and grabbed the backpack and ran from the school, police said. The student also allegedly dumped the bag once he […]
The Central Ohio Transit Authority, better known at COTA, will be offering free fares on Election Day! This way residents of Columbus will have easier access to polling locations. On November 5th, voters can use COTA buses to get to their polling locations throughout the city. “The action taken by our board today reflects COTA’s […]
Three men have been charged in connection to the death of a Columbus City Schools bus driver. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said 54-year-old John Clinedinst was found dead on the porch of his home on Tuesday. Deputies were called to Darbyhurst Road around 11 a.m. Tuesday morning after someone called 911. Neighbors said they […]
A video released by Cuyahoga County in Cleveland, Ohio shows an inmate picking up a drop of contraband from a hovering drone at the county jail. The video, captured on a jail security camera, shows several inmates playing corn hole inside a fenced-off outdoor recreation area. In the video you can see an inmate […]
Madison Township Police Department and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting that injured an innocent 11-year-old boy. Officers responded to a report of shots fired around 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the area of Tremaine Road and Rodell Road. Upon arrival, authorities found the boy who had been shot. The victim’s stepmother, Tanya […]