Big Give eclipses 2011 mark with time to spare
We’ll know later today how generous central Ohioans were, but early-morning totals indicated the Big Give was bigger than last time.
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Consultants to probe prison suicides
Ohio has commissioned a review of two high-profile prison inmate suicides by two of the country’s leading criminal justice experts.
AEP explains UA blackouts
American Electric Power officials say blackouts in Upper Arlington now will help prevent them down the road.
More “smart” parking meters installed
Another 1,800 coin-operated parking meters will be replaced by new “smart” meters today
“The Big Give” begins
Central Ohio’s biggest fundraising effort is underway.
Man apparently killed in attempt to steal his marijuana
Three men will be in court today, accused of killing a Columbus man and setting his Northeast Side home on fire to cover up the crime.
Guards faulted in inmate suicide
An Ohio report says that one and possibly two prison guards apparently falsified an electronic log documenting checks on a death row inmate who committed suicide.
New downtown traffic patterns
New traffic patterns are taking effect this week downtown and in Franklinton as part of a plan to spur business at area merchants.
Projects could mean North Side traffic headaches
Drivers in northern Franklin County and southern Delaware County will find their morning and afternoon commutes seriously disrupted, starting Monday, when two major road-construction projects.
Crossroads bridge opens early
Another milestone was reached on the Columbus Crossroads Project Sunday when the revamped interchange’s largest bridge opened to traffic.