Holtmann earns OSU’s top pay…for now
No, Urban Meyer is not the highest-paid employee of Ohio State University, according to a new searchable online database.
Columbus Dispatch
Worker dies in elevator shaft
Grove City police and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating after a worker was killed in an elevator shaft at the construction site for the new Mount Carmel Grove City hospital.
Columbus city attorney opposes state gun bill
Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein says a wide-ranging gun bill under consideration in the Ohio House would block the city from passing “common sense” ordinances, including one aimed at keeping guns away from those convicted of domestic violence.
Chardon school shooting hero: Don’t arm teachers
On a day that will see hearings and committee votes on a number of gun-related bills, an Ohio House committee kicked off the morning by approving a $10 million school safety grant program.
OSU address parking garage safety after third fall or jump
In an e-mail to employees and students Monday night, Ohio State University president Michael Drake announced a task force will look at parking garage safety.
Tornadoes suspected in damage across Ohio
The National Weather Service has confirmed multiple tornadoes touched down in central and western Ohio Tuesday, knocking down trees and power lines and causing property damage in Grove City and other communities.
OSU may rescind Bill Cosby’s honorary degree
Ohio State University’s Board of Trustees is expected to vote later this week on whether to rescind the honorary degree the school awarded to Bill Cosby nearly 17 years ago.
Meals on Wheels group gets $5 million donation
The central Ohio Meals on Wheels Program has received an anonymous $5 million donation.
Ohioans join anti-violence marches
Thousands of people gathered Saturday in communities across Ohio at March For Our Lives rallies in a movement led by students from a Florida high school where 17 people were killed in a February shooting.
Columbus metro area now 2nd biggest in Ohio
U.S. Census estimates show the Columbus metro area now has more people than metro Cleveland and is on pace to surpass Cincinnati at its current rate of growth.