Ohio

According to the ColumbusDispatch, a shooting that took place at Polaris Fashion Mall, left the mall evacuated and people traumatize from the sounds of gunshots. Columbus police said two suspects are wanted for the shooting, but their names have not been disclosed to the public. As for now Columbus police are asking that the suspects […]

While talks are happening at the federal level to raise the minimum wage to $15, Ohio legislation is introducing a bill that will do the same over time in the Buckeye state.

A spokesman said Wednesday that Gov. Mike DeWine has no immediate plans to lift Ohio’s statewide mask mandate despite recent decisions to do so in Texas and other states.

A theology teacher at a Catholic high school in Columbus has been terminated after she said the cause of George Floyd’s death was “disputed.” The Catholic Diocese of Columbus said on Tuesday that Deborah DelPrince had been terminated after she was placed on administrative leave last week. During a class over a Zoom call, DelPrince, […]

Have you made up your mind yet on whether or not you will be getting the Vaccine? many Ohioans are gearing up for the next round of vaccines to come out and if your wondering if you’re eligible, check out the list from the Columbus Dispatch.  So right now, Ohioans age 60 and older and […]

Slowly but surely Ohio is expanding access to the COVID-19 vaccine to Ohioans.  And starting March 4th more will be eligible to receive the vaccine with the Phase1C rollout.  

Congratulations is in order for New Albany swim team, that just picked up a division win. According to the Columbus Dispatch, and thisweeksnews there was one race that separated the New Albany girls swimming team from their first state championship this past Friday. You would think this would add to the nerves and pressure on […]

The Springdale Police Department Chief, Thomas Wells, released the full bodycam footage of a Black man’s arrest. This was in response to a phone video that is going viral showing Delrico Oliver in an altercation with officers saying “I can’t breathe,” and being tased

For those who are graduating high school in the state of Ohio this year, there is actually some good news to share. Seniors will be allowed to take part in the traditional events that usually mark the end before transitioning out of the traditional school level such as prom and graduation. That particular news was […]

More stores and locations have been added to help with providing Ohio residents with the COVID-19 vaccine. According to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine in a Feb. 25 news conference, several of the Walmart and Meijer locations will “be able to administer shots” very shortly in addition to some of the “independent pharmacies” throughout the state. […]

Spring and summer is coming and Ohio is starting to open things back up for those who miss the events and places that were closed off or at reduced capacity for much of 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It was announced during a Feb. 25 press conference by Governor Mike DeWine that “new […]

AARP and Urban One present Future History Makers Virtual Awards Banquet 2021, recognizing those who are making history in the Columbus community.