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Columbus taps debt fund, windfall to close $18M budget gap as safety OT soars

Columbus taps debt fund, windfall to close $18M budget gap as safety OT soars

Hardin continues to condemn Ginther's handling of Columbus finances after city uses a debt service fund and a windfall to erase an $18M deficit.
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I've done the math. Ginther has put Columbus in a $50 million hole | Letters

I've done the math. Ginther has put Columbus in a $50 million hole | Letters

Letters: Ginther's pet projects empty our wallets. Where are all the dads? Hardin inspires hope in me.
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Columbus senior citizens are making history through competitive gaming

Columbus senior citizens are making history through competitive gaming

Columbus senior citizens will represent the U.S. while playing Rocket League at the Global Esports Games, where they will face Senior Team Belgium.
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First major Goodale Park art project in years to bring 4 new sculptures

First major Goodale Park art project in years to bring 4 new sculptures

The president of Friends of Goodale Park said the community raised roughly $250k for what he called the park's first major art project in 15 years.
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Columbus LGBTQ+ bars, restaurants ready for Gay Softball World Series

Columbus LGBTQ+ bars, restaurants ready for Gay Softball World Series

It's a sporting event — and a weeklong party. The Gay Softball World Series is returning to Columbus.
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Ohio high school football takeaways from Week 2 games in Columbus area

Ohio high school football takeaways from Week 2 games in Columbus area

What happened in Week 2 of the 2025 OHSAA football season in the Columbus area? Read our takeaways.
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See if police tracked your car with Flock using new USA Today database

See if police tracked your car with Flock using new USA Today database

USA TODAY exposed troubling Flock camera search patterns across the country. Flock now blocks release of the data that made it possible.
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Columbus venues host tributes to honor Dolly Parton

Columbus venues host tributes to honor Dolly Parton

Even an upcoming showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is planning a tribute to Dolly and its own star, the late Tim Curry.
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Teen shot at after holding man hostage, stealing his car, police say

Teen shot at after holding man hostage, stealing his car, police say

The 16-year-old is in police custody after the odd series of events that started when they tried to arrest him on suspicion of burglary.
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Ohio high school football powerhouse wins game day after theft accusations

Ohio high school football powerhouse wins game day after theft accusations

About 15-20 football players from Glenville High School were accused of stealing $4,500 of merchandise from a Dick's Sporting Goods.
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Ohio tornado total in Aug. 11 derecho rises again. Where they touched down

Ohio tornado total in Aug. 11 derecho rises again. Where they touched down

The number of tornadoes out of severe thunderstorms and a possible derecho that struck Central and Southwest Ohio on Aug. 11 is growing again.
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Ginther adds Flock safeguards as council weighs ending Columbus program

Ginther adds Flock safeguards as council weighs ending Columbus program

Days after a majority of city council members said they’d support ending Flock in Columbus, Mayor Ginther has announced some changes to Flock.