Local matters
Tuesday’ primary election in central Ohio showed the fault-lines in the Franklin County Democratic Party and ended with mixed results for school issues.
Columbus Dispatch
Judge returns treasure hunter to jail to jog his memory
Treasure hunter Thomas “Tommy” Thompson again didn’t reveal where the loot is, and a federal judge again sent him back to jail until his memory improves.
Spring break prompts Zika warnings
You can’t tell a mosquito how to behave. But you can try to tell people. That’s what local health experts are doing as they prepare for the area’s first Zika case and whatever might follow.
Flu cases on the rise
With spring just around the corner, it seems flu season finally has hit Ohio.
17-year-old voters sue Husted
A national voting rights organization — along with nine 17-year-old plaintiffs — is suing Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted for his refusal to allow 17-year-olds to vote in next week’s presidential primary.
Mean Streets
More pedestrians were struck and killed by cars in Ohio during the first half of last year even as local officials continued pushing to make city streets safer to walk.
Time to pump…you up!
The Arnold Sports Festival comes to Columbus, bringing more than 150,000 visitors to Columbus venues including the Greater Columbus Convention Center, the Ohio Expo Center, the LC Pavilion and the Hollywood Casino.
Wendy’s data breach troubling
The data breach at some Wendy’s restaurants might be a whopper.
GOP turns to Kasich to block Trump
A week ago the rumor mill had establishment Republicans urging Gov. John Kasich to abandon his bid for the White House because he was taking votes from candidates, like Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who show at least a slim chance of halting Donald Trump’s march to the party’s presidential nomination. Now, Kasich and Rubio appear to be part of an effort to deny delegates to the New York billionaire.
School district report cards questioned
New state report card data shows fewer Ohio districts receiving an “A” grade on a key performance measure.