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Man shot and killed while waiting in line at Central Ohio sandwich shop; suspect found naked when arrested
Columbus man sentenced to prison for stalking, ‘sexploiting’ gay men via dating apps
National chain headquartered in Columbus closing all locations, laying off CEO & 500+ workers 
After more than 30 years, arrest made in brutal cold case murder of Columbus teen
Yup, it happened again – car crashes through window of popular Short North restaurant 
New funeral home located in former chocolate factory to be state’s first with a liquor license
Ohio poacher sentenced to jail, ordered to pay largest fine for deer in state history
Nightclub operating illegally out of shopping center shut down by Columbus City Attorney’s office
Unique Olde Towne East business once featured in ‘Vogue’ announces closure
Former Scioto County teacher sentenced to prison following sexual abuse of minor student
Popular convenience store opens in Cbus suburb for first time ever this week
Former Columbus police officer sentenced to federal prison for stealing cocaine intended as to sell it
According to WARN notice, nearly 2,000 workers will be laid off in Ohio in first two months of 2025
Columbus man found guilty of murdering three, ordering others to dismember bodies
Struggling chain that recently closed 3 Central Ohio locations being sued over coffee bill
Ohio lawmaker introduces bill to make planting a flag at Ohio Stadium midfield a felony
Following bankruptcy and 370 store closures, locally-based retailer closing Central Ohio headquarters, cutting 62 jobs
Former Columbus drug crimes investigator sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy to sell fentanyl, cocaine
OSU athlete shot in near-campus shooting 
$2.5 million Columbus-area home with underground saltwater pool on Zillow Gone Wild
City officials close Downtown nightclub with a history of violence
Photo appearing to show Urban Meyer at grocery store bar on Black Friday goes viral
20 years after closure, bygone restaurant chain hints a 2025 comeback 
Popular YouTube channel releases bodycam arrest footage of man who broke into pet store, put gerbils in pants
Historic home published in ‘Bon Apetit’ demolished to make way for apartment complex
Founder & owner of one Columbus’ most popular diners dies, Mayor Ginther sends condolences
“We need your help” – historic Columbus landmark in danger of closing, had to lay off staff for first time ever
Video: Wolverines player pepper-sprayed during post-game brawl
Dayton-area man pleads guilty to possessing ‘improvised explosive devices’
Poker dealer accused of stealing from the pot at Ohio casino