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Flooding hits southeast Ohio counties. See the impact

Flooding hits southeast Ohio counties. See the impact

Meigs, Vinton and southern Athens county have seen 4 to 5.5 inches of rainfall since Sept. 19.
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Who might shake up the 2027 Columbus mayor's race? Here are some candidates

Who might shake up the 2027 Columbus mayor's race? Here are some candidates

At least six more potential candidates are eyeing the 2027 Columbus mayor’s race beyond Andrew Ginther and Shannon Hardin.
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This Columbus summer was hot and wet, but did it set records?

This Columbus summer was hot and wet, but did it set records?

It seems like Columbus was bogged down this summer with both punishing rain and unrelenting heat. But how does that perception stack up with the data?
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Rhode Island Unlikely to See Snow Before Halloween

Rhode Island Unlikely to See Snow Before Halloween

According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Norton, Massachusetts, the likelihood of snowfall in Rhode Island before Halloween 2026 is very low. Historical data shows that measurable snow in the Providence area typically occurs around December 1, though rare early snowfalls have been recorded as early as October 10, 1979. The Farmers' Almanac predicts the first snowfall in Rhode Island will likely occur in November, with late November expected to be one of the snowiest periods for coastal New England. Despite this, the Almanac forecasts less snowfall than usual for the Atlantic Corridor, including Rhode Island, Connecticut, and eastern Massachusetts. Inland areas of New England, such as western Massachusetts and southern Vermont, are expected to experience a colder and snowier winter than average.
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Ramaswamy is terrible for Ohio's health. More than 1,000 Ohio doctors agree | Letters

Ramaswamy is terrible for Ohio's health. More than 1,000 Ohio doctors agree | Letters

Letters: Feed your likes like Fido. Ramaswamy is bad for our health
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Three men sentenced for fatal 2023 Kroger parking lot beating

Three men sentenced for fatal 2023 Kroger parking lot beating

Three men were sentenced to nearly two decades in prison each for the 2023 fatal assault of Donald Smith Jr. in a Kroger parking lot.
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How does Ohio's gasoline tax compare to its neighbor states, others?

How does Ohio's gasoline tax compare to its neighbor states, others?

Ohio's gas tax is lower than three neighbor states, but higher than the other two. Americans are feeling pain at the pump due to the war with Iran.
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Worthington City Council votes to suspend external sharing of Flock data

Worthington City Council votes to suspend external sharing of Flock data

Worthington's Flock camera data will no longer be shared with outside agencies after a Sept. 21 city council vote.
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Brown's grocery was the Big Bear in Columbus area and beyond for decades

Brown's grocery was the Big Bear in Columbus area and beyond for decades

Big Bear had more than 20 stores in Columbus, across Ohio and in West Virginia, when its parent company, Penn Traffic, began closing them in 2003-2004.
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Rain, thunderstorms and flooding expected this week in Columbus area

Rain, thunderstorms and flooding expected this week in Columbus area

Central Ohio faces more showers and thunderstorms as some Pickaway County residents were forced to evacuate due to rising water levels.
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Nationwide Seeks Product Architect in Columbus, Ohio, Advancing Data and Technology Capabilities

Nationwide Seeks Product Architect in Columbus, Ohio, Advancing Data and Technology Capabilities

Nationwide Seeks Product Architect in Columbus, Ohio, Advancing Data and Technology Capabilities
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Starter homes under $150K in Franklin County are scarce but real

Starter homes under $150K in Franklin County are scarce but real

As starter homes become harder to find in central Ohio, we found a few neighborhoods with homes at $150K or less.