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James Stevens, a 54-year-old Lewis Center man, was sentenced to 4 years of community control sanctions with 90 days in jail for Gross Sexual Imposition, a felony of the 4th degree. Stevens was also classified as a Tier I sex offender. Delaware County Common Pleas Court Judge James P. Schuck sentenced Stevens today following a 3-day jury trial in January …

Following a 3-day trial, a Delaware County jury found Christopher Watkins, a 39-year-old Columbus man, guilty of Felonious Assault and Robbery, both felonies of the 2nd degree. The Columbus Police Department initiated an investigation after responding to a scene in the Polaris area where 2 hotel employees had been assaulted. Watkins was ultimately identified as the suspect through eyewitness testimony, …

Taxpayers across the country are growing concerned that recent budget cuts to the IRS could lead to delays in processing their tax refunds. Experts warn that while most refunds should still be processed without issue, some individuals may experience longer wait times when seeking assistance over the phone and potential delays in refund processing. According to tax professionals, one of …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Schottenstein Center on the campus of The Ohio State University have announced a contract extension that will keep the OHSAA wrestling state tournament at the arena through 2027. This year’s state tournament dates are March 7-9. In 2026 the state tournament will be March 13-15 and in 2027 the dates …

The Ohio House of Representatives has unanimously approved House Bill 54, a comprehensive $11.5 billion transportation budget for fiscal years 2026-2027. The bill allocates $8 billion for statewide highway construction and maintenance, and $200 million for public transit initiatives. It also establishes a new road safety pilot program aimed at protecting construction workers. Additionally, the budget directs $2 million for …

A new study from the Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) reveals that domestic violence costs the state approximately $1.2 billion annually, the highest among Ohio and its five neighboring states. The findings highlight the profound financial burden that domestic violence imposes on health care, the workforce, and the economy as a whole. According to ODVN, an estimated 180,000 individuals in …

Road work related to the Point Improvement Project has shifted to the west side of the railroad bridge. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 25, through mid-July, the work zone will extend from Bowtown Road west of the bridge to Foley St. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be shifted onto narrowed lanes. The westbound US 36 (E. William St.) left turn lane will …

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced the approval of 10 projects that will create 1,063 new jobs statewide.   During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. The projects are expected to result …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —  The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) announced Wednesday that Kenyon College senior Thomas Nelson earned a spot on the organization’s D3 Team of the Week.Just 10 NCAA Division III players are selected weekly to the USILA team and Nelson, a faceoff specialist, claimed one of those spots based on his performance in the Owls’ 10-7 home-opening …

On February 12, 2025, the Licking County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation after a local resident was scammed out of $24,000. The victim was led to believe that their identity was being used on the dark web and needed to “secure assets” to protect themselves from civil liability. The suspect arrived at the victim’s residence and took possession of the …