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Columbus fire chief to resign after being dealt disciplinary charges

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The City of Columbus announced that fire chief Jeff Happ will resign after he was issued disciplinary charges in December in relation to a 2023 fatal crash between a fire truck and two cars. Happ's resignation will go into effect on Jan. 16, the city announced on Tuesday afternoon. Due to [...]

City permits: National bagel chain plans to open in northeast Columbus near Gahanna

6 January 2026 at 11:00
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A national fast-casual chain known for its gourmet bagels is planning to open in northeast Columbus near Gahanna. Einstein Bros. Bagels has proposed an eatery at 4776 Morse Road, according to city permits. Previously a T-Mobile store, the location sits in a retail strip alongside First Watch, Poke Bros and Honeygrow.Β  [...]

Powell tavern Liberty Social closes after eight months in business

6 January 2026 at 10:00
POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) -- Liberty Social, a tavern and restaurant in Powell, permanently closed at the end of December after operating for just eight months. The restaurant, located at 240 N. Liberty St. in the Liberty Station center, announced the closure in a social media post on Dec. 29. Its final day of operation was [...]

20-year-old bakery cafe in Columbus abruptly closes

6 January 2026 at 09:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After about 20 years of business, a north Columbus bakery has closed its doors for good. On Dec. 29, Tea Zone Bakery and Cafe announced on Facebook that it would shut down two days later, on Dec. 31. The shop operated at 5025 Olentangy River Road in the Olentangy Plaza, which [...]

Bexley parents oppose district plan to replace grass with artificial turf

6 January 2026 at 07:00
BEXLEY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Parents in the Bexley City School District are pushing back against a district proposal to replace grass at elementary schools with artificial turf. Bexley City Schools is considering major facility changes to its five district schools. Among many proposed changes is a recommendation to replace grass play areas at two elementary [...]

How the federal child care funding freeze will impact Ohio

6 January 2026 at 05:30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- State leaders said Ohio child care will start feeling the effects of a federal funding freeze in 8-10 weeks, although child care centers said there have been some reimbursement delays. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Dec. 31 that it would freeze all federal child care payments [...]

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