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One dead, one critical after two-vehicle crash in Prairie Township

One dead, one critical after two-vehicle crash in Prairie Township

The two vehicles collided in the middle of the road just after 3:30 p.m. Aug. 6, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.
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Gov. DeWine announces disaster relief five months after severe weather

Gov. DeWine announces disaster relief five months after severe weather

After March 2026 brought severe weather to Ohio, Governor DeWine announced 13 counties to receive state funded relief
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Storms could disrupt final Ohio State Fair weekend

Storms could disrupt final Ohio State Fair weekend

Showers and thunderstorms could bring heavy rain and damaging winds to Columbus this weekend before sunnier weather returns.
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Ohio Supreme Court sides with Ashville residents who oppose data center

Ohio Supreme Court sides with Ashville residents who oppose data center

The village of Ashville improperly blocked a ballot referendum to challenge a data center agreement, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled.
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Dr. Amy Acton says she would support photo ID amendment, Issue 3

Dr. Amy Acton says she would support photo ID amendment, Issue 3

Despite opposition from Democratic lawmakers, gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton said she will support an Ohio ballot measure to enshrine voter ID rules in the state constitution.
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Ohio Electric Bills Surge Amid Data Center Expansion and Heatwave

Ohio Electric Bills Surge Amid Data Center Expansion and Heatwave

Ohio Electric Bills Surge Amid Data Center Expansion and Heatwave
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Buc-ee's has good reason to sue mini market. Here's the backstory I know | Ohio mayor

Buc-ee's has good reason to sue mini market. Here's the backstory I know | Ohio mayor

Americans like always are jumping to the wrong conclusion in Buc-ee's lawsuit against a Beavercreek business, Ohio mayor writes.
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Plain City Village Council considers possible e-bike, e-scooter regulations

Plain City Village Council considers possible e-bike, e-scooter regulations

The Plain City Village Council laid the groundwork for possible e-bike and e-scooter regulations in the village at a special meeting Aug. 5.
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Central Ohio bakery sells cookies to help a small business fight Buc-ee's

Central Ohio bakery sells cookies to help a small business fight Buc-ee's

The Original Goodie Shop in Upper Arlington is a small business that says Buc-ee's lawsuit over a mini-mart's logo "feels like bullying."
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New roundabout in the works near several data centers in New Albany

New roundabout in the works near several data centers in New Albany

The City of New Albany is taking the lead on a new roundabout on a problematic intersection close to many data centers.
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Ohio lawmakers cut restaurants out of state's 2026 sales tax holiday

Ohio lawmakers cut restaurants out of state's 2026 sales tax holiday

The annual break from Ohio sales taxes is back-to-school clothes and supplies this year, but lawmakers promise to expand it again for 2027.
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Powerball winning numbers for Aug. 5. Did someone win?

Powerball winning numbers for Aug. 5. Did someone win?

The Powerball jackpot climbed to $372 million for the Aug. 5 drawing. Here's a look at the winning numbers and whether anyone won the top prize.