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Columbus Councilmembers say mayor playing politics over damaged rec center

Columbus Councilmembers say mayor playing politics over damaged rec center

Three Columbus City Councilmembers accused Mayor Andrew Ginther of using a storm-damaged rec center as a “political prop” in a capital budget fight.
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Shannon Hardin pushes to insert auditor into City Hall budget clash with Mayor Ginther

Shannon Hardin pushes to insert auditor into City Hall budget clash with Mayor Ginther

A draft proposal calls to give the city auditor more power in the city budget to curb future overruns in police and fire department overtime.
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Erica Crawley blasts inspector general over handling of concert police complaint

Erica Crawley blasts inspector general over handling of concert police complaint

Franklin County Commissioner Erica Crawley addressed news articles and online criticism about her acceptance of VIP tickets to a July 2 concert.
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Meet the candidates in Ohio's 10th House District race

Meet the candidates in Ohio's 10th House District race

Learn more about the two candidates running to represent Ohio's 10th House District in the 2026 general election.
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Is Delaware County turning blue? How the Ohio stronghold is shifting

Is Delaware County turning blue? How the Ohio stronghold is shifting

Delaware County is shifting from a Republican stronghold to a competitive area as the county grows.
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Franklin County Municipal Court floods, adding to building's problems

Franklin County Municipal Court floods, adding to building's problems

A leaky valve sent water into the municipal courthouse basement, where defendants await hearings. The city scrapped plans for a new building in July.
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Blogger faces trial over obscene Shrek image sent to Ohio senator

Blogger faces trial over obscene Shrek image sent to Ohio senator

Political blogger D.J. Byrnes can funny, charming and provocative. But a state senator didn't see the humor in an obscene image of Shrek texted to him.
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Columbus voters must ditch rigged council system. The status quo must go | Endorsement

Columbus voters must ditch rigged council system. The status quo must go | Endorsement

Columbus voters must get rid of the eyebrow-raising council district system that blocks real democracy by letting powerful pick winners.
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Sprawling development slated for Big Darby as new accord remains unfinished

Sprawling development slated for Big Darby as new accord remains unfinished

Columbus approved the annexation of nearly 280 acres in the Big Darby area for a massive mixed-use project, drawing criticism from those seeking a halt.
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North Side shooting leaves one dead, one seriously hurt

North Side shooting leaves one dead, one seriously hurt

One person died and another person was injured in an overnight shooting on Oct. 4 on the North Side.
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One dead, one injured in shooting on Columbus' East Side

One dead, one injured in shooting on Columbus' East Side

Columbus police responded to a shooting at about 11 p.m. on the 3600 block of Seabrook Avenue, according to a police dispatcher.
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Acton saved Ohio lives. Ramaswamy's DOGE work shows how fast he'll discard them | Opinion

Acton saved Ohio lives. Ramaswamy's DOGE work shows how fast he'll discard them | Opinion

Look to the deaths caused by Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE cuts for signs of trauma he'll unleash on Ohio.