Bill adding calamity days clears House panel
As warmer weather allowed central Ohio schoolchildren to return to class, a proposal to let districts take up to four additional weather-related days off this year cleared an Ohio House committee.
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“Last Alarm”: Thousands to mourn firefighters
Firefighters from around the nation are expected to be among the mourners at a memorial service for two Ohio firefighters killed in an apartment blaze.
Westerville man gets 5 years for child porn
A Westerville man is off to prison for collecting child pornography.
Dog license deadline Friday
A reminder for dog owners: Time is running out to buy Fido’s license.
BIll would exempt club athletes from phys-ed
A bill that cleared the Ohio House Wednesday will allow some students to opt out of gym class.
16-month term for Twitter threats against President
A federal judge has sentenced a Columbus man to 16 months in prison for making Twitter threats to kill President Barack Obama.
Virtual “bags” keep schoolkids on track
The deep freeze forced central Ohio schools to close again today, but school officials have a new tool to help keep students make up the missed work while not lengthening the school year.
Ex-clerk, husband plead not guilty to corruption
A former central Ohio court clerk and her husband have pleaded not guilty to felony charges alleging that they looted public funds for personal gain.
Food truck “park” for casino?
Plans are in the works to bring gourmet dining to the Hollywood Casino area. On wheels.
Polar blast
Dangerous wind chills were expected to greet central Ohioans as the state gets slapped with another blast of Arctic air.