Columbus, OH

Police charge man in double killing

Columbus police have arrested a man in connection with a double homicide Wednesday.

Obama, Biden both plan to visit Ohio this week

President Barack Obama will touch down in Ohio again on Wednesday with a visit to Cleveland.

Brown, Space vie for credit for IRS’ bonus reversal

I got it done, said Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. No, I got it done, insisted Rep. Zack Space, D-Dover.

OHSAA offers youth-sports oversight

The governing body for Ohio high-school athletics is so concerned about the physical, emotional and financial toll in youth sports that it offered last week to provide uniform regulation to…

Ohio River span to get necklace of lights

COVINGTON, Ky. – The historic Roebling Suspension Bridge over the Ohio River at Cincinnati will once again be lighted.

OSU-area housing hazard?

A legal loophole is letting landlords avoid basic safety regulations in the University District, leaving thousands of students in potentially dangerous homes, city fire officials say.

John Switzer commentary: Autumn in Ohio is golden season

The countryside is getting that yellowish tinge that tells us September is here.


Rural hospitals getting out of baby business

The birth of a baby typically is a joyous experience.

Double Dutch team wants to rope in more kids for fun, exercise and competition

Capito said the Angels managed to raise about $3,000 last summer, which allowed them to send six jumpers to a big workshop in Florida through the National Double Dutch League.

Private, parochial schools fare best on test

Educators in central Ohio’s private and parochial high schools say they’re not surprised that their students outperformed peers in public high schools on the Ohio Graduation Test.

Reeb’s Restaurant demolished

The Livingston Avenue building that for decades housed the popular Reeb’s Restaurant began to be demolished yesterday.

Mike Harden commentary: Ney’s trip to India part of becoming a new man

Little about the trim, middle-aged man seated at the Max & Erma’s at Port Columbus shed much light on either his past transgressions or his future dreams. In his jeans…


Owners winning requests for tax cuts

The Brewery District was a trendy neighborhood when lawyer Laura M. Comek began working there 12 years ago.

Insurance changes kick in Sept. 23

Millions of Ohioans could benefit from new health-care regulations kicking in this month, starting with a requirement that insurance companies cover immunizations, cancer screenings and other preventative services for free.

GOP resurgent

Republican candidates have grabbed double-digit leads in the races for governor and the U.S. Senate, and the swelling red tide could lead to a GOP sweep of statewide offices, the…

Hostage-taker identified as West Side resident

Pickaway County authorities have identified a man who killed himself after holding a woman hostage Friday in a house northeast of Ashville.

Cyclists tour neighborhood ‘melting pot’

Bicyclists will tell you that there is something special about seeing a city from two wheels.