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Whitehall mayor, councilmembers denounce citizen push to recall them

WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) -- Whitehall residents and leadership are clashing over a citizen push to recall Mayor Michael Bivens and Councilmembers Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar. The group of Whitehall residents behind the recall push claim the trio are not appropriately serving citizens but have not elaborated on specifics. Bivens, Elmore and Harcar have publicly [...]

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Torchy's Tacos to close last two central Ohio locations

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Texas-based Torchy's Tacos announced Friday it will close its final two central Ohio restaurants. The fast-casual taco chain said its Dublin and New Albany locations will close Feb. 3. The Dublin restaurant is at 3726 West Dublin Granville Road, and the New Albany location is at 6042 N. Hamilton Road. "After [...]

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Pies & Pints closes original central Ohio location in Worthington

WORTHINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Pies & Pints has closed its original central Ohio restaurant, ending a nearly 14-year-run for the Worthington location that helped establish the pizza-and-craft beer brand in the Columbus area. The restaurant at 7227 N. High St. closed on Dec. 30, according to a post shared that day on the company's social [...]

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Ohio University student media cuts six employees after federal funding loss

ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio University's student television and radio station has lost six employees this month after major funding losses. Over 150 students get hands-on TV, radio and writing opportunities each year at WOUB Public Media, working alongside paid professional employees. Last summer, WOUB's work was threatened by abrupt $1.75 million cuts to the [...]

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Dr. Michael McKee pleads not guilty, remanded in the Tepe murder case

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” Nearly two weeks after his arrest in Illinois, Dr. Michael McKee, charged in the Columbus deaths of his ex-wife and her husband, appeared before an Ohio magistrate. McKee is facing four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary. Two of the murder charges come with a β€œprior calculation [...]

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When police can search your car during a traffic stop in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – When Ohio drivers are pulled over during a traffic stop, police may search their vehicle only under specific circumstances. Ohio residents are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, as well as Article I, Section 14 of the state’s constitution, which [...]

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Ohio could benefit from sudden demand for Intel semiconductor manufacturing

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Although Intel's predictions for 2026 fell below Wall Street expectations, the company's end-of-year results brought welcome news for the under-construction plant in Licking County. Six months ago, Intel said the demand for semiconductor chips was low, threatening Intel Ohio One's future. Intel Ohio One is the name given to the [...]

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As winter weather looms, crews deal with rock salt shortage

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- If it feels like the roads haven't been treated as much this winter, you're not imagining it. As another snowstorm heads toward central Ohio this weekend, many businesses and cities say they're running low on salt.Β  Doug Ryan, owner of DRE Landscaping, said the demand for salt is climbing, but the [...]

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Ohio lawmakers consider psychedelic drug as PTSD treatment

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio lawmakers heard emotional testimony this week from several veterans, each describing how treatment with the psychedelic drug ibogaine helped them recover from post-traumatic stress disorder and other severe mental illnesses. The testimony was part of the second meeting of the House Ibogaine Study Committee, which is expected to make recommendations [...]

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