Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Columbus-Based COMTEX Looks to ADP® for Payroll and Human Resource Services


Columbus-Based COMTEX Looks to ADP® for Payroll and Human Resource Services


COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- COMTEX Laundry, headquartered in Columbus, provides high quality, cost-effective laundry and linen services. In 2012, after working with ADP ®, a leading global provider of Human Capital Management (HCM ...


Tele Columbus Announces IPO


BERLIN -- Tele Columbus AG (“Tele Columbus” or the “Company”), the third largest German cable network operator, is preparing its initial public offering (IPO). The Company intends to list its shares on the regulated market (Prime Standard) of the ...


Columbus police arrest man on charge of possession of meth


Columbus police arrested a man after a report of threats involving a firearm were made at about 11:45 p.m. near Hinman Street and Indiana Avenue. Aaron L. Gray, 32, Columbus, was arrested on a preliminary charge of possession of methamphetamine after he ...



Police Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing In East Columbus


Police Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing In East Columbus


A Columbus Police helicopter pilot says he was forced to make an emergency landing late Monday night. The pilot says a mechanical issue triggered the emergency situation around 10:45 p.m. It happened while he was flying over east Columbus. The pilot landed ...


Free Columbus day hike at Rockville Trails Preserve


Join Solano Land Trust docents Richard and Cathy Christo for a quick-paced hike through the oaks and grassland with some hill climbs. They'll take a few short breaks to enjoy the views and catch their breath. Enjoy this beautiful open space while getting ...


UPDATE 1-Tele Columbus to float in Frankfurt by year-end


FRANKFURT, Sept 30 (Reuters) - German cable operator Tele Columbus said it planned to raise at least 300 million euros ($381 million) in a listing on the Frankfurt stock exchange by the end of the year. The company, which is owned by several hedge funds ...


Tele Columbus Plans to Raise at Least $381 Million in Cable IPO


Tele Columbus AG, Germany’s third-largest cable operator, plans to raise at least 300 million euros ($381 million) in an initial public offering to take advantage of demand for fast Internet connections at home. The Berlin-based company plans to list on ...


City leaders get ideas for Columbus on trip to Texas


Mayor Teresa Tomlinson and City Manager Isaiah Hugely say they found out there is a lot to learn from a city that's the 11th biggest in the country and has been ranked #1 in job growth. “It was very exciting to see what worked, what had been tried ...


Columbus Police Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing


COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Columbus police helicopter made a precautionary landing along Hamilton Road Monday night. According to a police dispatcher, the helicopter landed along Hamilton Road near Groves Road around 10:08 p.m. as a precautionary measure.


DGAP-News: Tele Columbus AG: Tele Columbus announces its intention to launch an Initial Public Offering


DGAP-News: Tele Columbus AG / Key word(s): IPO Tele Columbus AG: Tele Columbus announces its intention to launch an Initial Public Offering 30.09.2014 / 08:20 ----- Press Release The ...



Safe Kids Columbus hosts educational car seat giveaway


Safe Kids Columbus hosts educational car seat giveaway


A Columbus group is teaching parents how to keep their young passengers safe on the road. To close out Child Passenger Safety Week on Sept. 27, Safe Kids Columbus showed families the safest way to lock their children in place before putting the car into drive.


Fund started for Columbus family who lose home to fire


A donation account has been started for a Columbus family who lose their home to fire last week. Benny and Julia Ingram - along with their granddaughter Ashley - lost their longtime family home on Garden Drive in a September 23 fire. The fire came just ...


Columbus Crew's Ethan Finlay receiving national team interest, but tight-lipped over which nation is inquiring


OBETZ, Ohio – Ethan Finlay has enjoyed a meteoric rise for the Columbus Crew in 2014. The lightning-quick winger’s season began with a fight for a roster spot in Orlando, where he struggled to even find a moment in the team’s preseason matches.


Columbus Short: ‘I don’t need a scandal to win’


“I’m a film actor and playing the same character over and over every week is not really what I wanted anyway…” said Columbus Short. Right…that’s what most people say when they’re forced to move on. Columbus recently conducted a TMZ interview ...



Anderson, Collins, Craig, Sifers assigned to AHL Springfield by Columbus Blue Jackets


Anderson, Collins, Craig, Sifers assigned to AHL Springfield by Columbus Blue Jackets


COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned four players to the Springfield Falcons, the club's American Hockey League affiliate. The moves bring the Jackets roster to 32 players. Forwards Josh Anderson, Sean Collins and Ryan Craig were ...


Columbus Short Says “Scandal”: “Was Not Really What I Wanted Anyway”


Columbus Short’s career goals apparently didn’t include being part of one of the hottest shows on TV. Chatting Friday with “TMZ Live,” the former “Scandal” star revealed that it was never his intent to be an actor on the small screen as he ...


650 jobs promised in tax deals for Columbus Castings and CoverMyMeds


Columbus Castings and CoverMyMeds received tax incentive deals from the state on Monday to prompt expansion projects that could mean more than 650 jobs for the region. Columbus Castings plans to invest $16 million to upgrade its plant at 2211 Parsons Ave.


Predators' Pekka Rinne to play entire game vs. Columbus


Predators' Pekka Rinne to play entire game vs. Columbus Predators fans going to tonight's game against Columbus at Bridgestone Arena can expect to see goalie Pekka Rinne in net. Head coach Peter Laviolette Check out this story on Tennessean.com: http ...


Tele Columbus readies for stock market listing -sources


FRANKFURT, Sept 29 (Reuters) - German cable operator Tele Columbus is advancing with its preparations to list its shares on the Frankfurt stock exchange and may publish an intention to float as soon as this week, two people familiar with the matter said.


Columbus to start $11 million in work on land where it forced sale


Columbus plans to spend nearly $11 million to renovate an industrial site that will house some of its vital departments, including snowplow and code-enforcement operations. The Columbus City Council is expected to approve the project at its meeting this ...



Monday, September 29, 2014

Columbus homicide detectives investigating two deaths


Columbus homicide detectives investigating two deaths


Columbus homicide detectives are investigating the deaths of two women, that occurred Sunday morning. Detective Lance Deaton says, Sunday morning around 6:00, two women were found unresponsive in an apartment, at 1990 Cussetta Road at the Elizabeth Canty ...


Columbus Short: Being on ‘Scandal’ ‘Was Not Really What I Wanted’


Chatting Friday with “TMZ Live,” the former “Scandal” star revealed that it was never his intent to be an actor on the small screen as he addressed his departure from the hit series. “I had a great time on Scandal but I’m really excited about ...


Columbus Citizens Foundation Celebrates 70 Years with World's Largest Celebration of Italian-American Culture and Achievement: The Columbus Day Parade


NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2014 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Monday, October 13, 2014, Fifth Avenue will come alive with more than 40,000 participants and over one million spectators for New York City's 70th Annual Columbus Day Celebration and Parade, which ...



Columbus police: Unusual crimes reported on gameday


Columbus police: Unusual crimes reported on gameday


For many law enforcement officers, gameday isn’t marked in yards or touchdowns, or wins or losses — it’s marked by crime. And for Columbus Division of Police, crime on this past gameday was most unusual. Columbus Police Deputy Chief Thomas Quinlan ...



30 in 15: Columbus Blue Jackets season preview


30 in 15: Columbus Blue Jackets season preview


In this edition of our 30-in-15 series, we’re previewing the upcoming season for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In Along the Boards’ preseason power rankings, the staff ranked the Blue Jackets 14th in the NHL heading into 2014-15. We’re rolling out our ...


Shark Meet empowers entrepreneurs in Columbus, OH (Part I)


Real ideas, real dreams and real money were on the table for the five local companies pitching their ideas to local investors at Kickstart Columbus’s Shark Meet event. Kevin O’Leary hit the “waters” of Columbus, OH last night to join Kickstart ...


Columbus police make arrest in gas station robbery


COLUMBUS, In (Sept. 28th, 2014) — Two Michigan men are in custody after allegedly robbing a gas station in Columbus, Indiana Sunday morning. Officers were dispatched to the Speedway gas station located at 2350 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, for a robbery in ...



Columbus Crew wins fifth straight home contest with 2-0 victory over Montreal Impact


Columbus Crew wins fifth straight home contest with 2-0 victory over Montreal Impact


COLUMBUS (Via Columbus Crew) – The Columbus Crew (11-9-10, 43 points) defeated the Montreal Impact (6-18-6, 24 points) by a final score of 2-0 at Crew Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 27. The victory keeps the Crew above the red line as the team moves into ...


Columbus police arrest two men after armed robbery, high speed chase


Columbus Police are interviewing two male suspects this morning after a 7:30 a.m. armed robbery at the Speedway gas station at 2350 W. Jonathan Moore Pike that was followed by a high speed chase to Taylorsville. The two suspects displayed a gun while in ...


Columbus Crew feed off home crowd to get fifth straight home win, move above the red line


COLUMBUS, Ohio – When the Columbus Crew kicked off their match against the Montreal Impact Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET, they had spent the last 24 hours watching the New England Revolution and Toronto FC notch crucial wins to earn important points in the ...



Sunday, September 28, 2014

Kiel not enough for Bearcats, fall to Ohio State in Columbus


Kiel not enough for Bearcats, fall to Ohio State in Columbus


The UC Bearcats football team lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes 50-28 Saturday night at Ohio Stadium. It was the first time the Bearcats have played in Columbus since 2006. Gunner Kiel got the Bearcats off to a fast start early in the first quarter throwing ...


Safe Kids Columbus hosts car seat distribution and course


A Columbus group is teaching parents how to keep their young passengers safe on the road. To close out Child Passenger Safety Week, Safe Kids Columbus showed families the safest way to lock their children in place before putting the car into drive.


Paint Columbus Pink - Bubble Run for Cancer Awareness


The 8th Annual Paint Columbus Pink® is a series of events including Foam & Obstacle Challenge, Shop & Dine for a Cause, Pink Pooch Contest, Light of Life Ceremony, Power in Prayer, Bright Pink Lipstick Day, and "Forget Me Knots" Pink Bow Campaign, all in ...


Regins wins ground battle with Spencer/Columbus


MARSHFIELD – Eau Claire Regis and Spencer/Columbus waged a ground war Saturday at Beell Stadium in Marshfield. In the end, the Ramblers spoiled Columbus Catholic’s homecoming celebration with 20-6 win. The victory puts Regis in second place in the ...


Columbus Crew 2, Montreal Impact 0 | MLS Match Recap


COLUMBUS, Ohio – In a match that they desperately needed to win to keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race, the Columbus Crew found a 2-0 win against the Montreal Impact Saturday in Crew Stadium. Goals from Ethan Finlay and Federico Higuain ...


Recap: Columbus vs. Montreal


Columbus, OH (SportsNetwork.com) - The Columbus Crew cruised past the Montreal Impact on Saturday, scoring in either half to collect a 2-0 victory at Crew Stadium. Columbus wasted little time in breaking the deadlock as Ethan Finlay latched on to Wil Trapp ...


Fan on field in Columbus gets tackled by ex-linebacker


COLUMBUS, Ohio - Late in the first half of the Ohio State-Cincinnati game Saturday night, a fan ran on the field and interrupted play. It didn't end well for the fan. That's Anthony Schlegel, an Ohio State strength coach and former Buckeyes and NFL ...


Train interrupts Columbus Mill Race Marathon


Train interrupts Columbus Mill Race Marathon Runners cross the track in front of a Louisville & Indiana train after it interrupted the Mill Race Marathon just as runners were entering and exiting Mill Race Park, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, in Columbus, Ind.



Mexican resident surprises Columbus sibling, runs half-marathon with him


Mexican resident surprises Columbus sibling, runs half-marathon with him


Columbus’ Alejandro Rosales picked an athletic shirt from a local store shelf a few days ago for Saturday’s Mill Race Half- Marathon. He figured he and his wife Julia were done shopping. “Wait,” she told him. “Let’s get one for my Dad.”


Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Columbus


Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 18 shots to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in preseason action. Andrew Ebbett and Kasperi Kapanen scored first-period goals for the Penguins.


Runners go over, under train in Columbus marathon


COLUMBUS, Ind. - What's it take to stop a moving train? Several hundred marathon runners in Bartholomew County, as it turns out. Participants in the second annual Mill Race Marathon in Columbus, Ind., were met with an unexpected obstacle Saturday when ...



Columbus man arrested after 4 car crash


Columbus man arrested after 4 car crash


COLUMBUS, Ind. (WISH) – Police say they arrested a man after he left the scene of a 4 car accident in Columbus Thursday afternoon. Officers say they found 47-year-old Dean Combs at a gas station when they were called to a crash at the intersection of ...


Mystery of Columbus Ship May Persist


(Newser) – An American explorer's claim to have found Christopher Columbus' flagship is just wishful thinking, says Haiti's culture minister. An initial analysis of the wreckage announced in May by Barry Clifford suggests that the ship he found off the ...



Saturday, September 27, 2014

No. 1 Starkville rolls past Columbus


No. 1 Starkville rolls past Columbus


STARKVILLE -- Junior running back Avery Brown felt some nervousness before making his first start with the Starkville High School football team on Friday night in its Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6A, Region 2 opener against Columbus ...


Christopher Columbus ship replicas sail the Mississippi River


(WMC) - Replicas of two of Christopher Columbus' famous ships are moored at Beale Street Landing. Ships upon which the 1492 flag of Spain proudly flies. The Nina and the Pinta are two of the three ships Christopher Columbus made famous 500 plus years ago.


Capitol-North FB: Columbus loses its grip, clash with Lodi


COLUMBUS — Host Columbus flirted with disaster all Friday night long. And when disaster struck, it did so at the worst possible time. The Cardinals lost a fumble at their own 1-yard line with 3 minutes, 22 seconds to play. Zach Kuehn scored on the next ...


Four People Shot Outside West Columbus Club


Columbus Police were investigating a shooting outside a bar Saturday in west Columbus. Officers say four people were shot inside an after hours club on West Mound Street. Officers said a fight broke out around 3:30 a.m. During the fight, the suspect shot ...


Columbus Short Blames TMZ For Destroying His Career, Defends Ray Rice


Columbus Short may have gotten a little delusional after his stint on “Scandal” ended due to his own actions. Last night Columbus Short became the first person to watch their own funeral, when he tuned in to the season four premiere of “Scandal.”


US city of Columbus marks Modi's visit to America


Washington: The mayor of the American city of Columbus in Ohio state, which has a sister city relationship with Ahmedabad, has issued a citation to mark the maiden US visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Deeply touched by warm welcome in New York: PM ...



Big plays ignite Columbus Titans


Big plays ignite Columbus Titans


GIRARD — The Columbus Titans scored touchdowns on four straight drives and their big-play capabilities produced a 41-16 win Friday night over the Girard Trojans at Frank Jameson Field. Columbus junior running back Jace McDown exploded for 184 yards and ...



Knights of Columbus assisting Christians in Iraq


Knights of Columbus assisting Christians in Iraq


Knights of Columbus has established a fund to assist those — particularly Christians as well as other religious minorities — facing violent persecution and possible extinction in Iraq and surrounding regions. They have pledged $500,000 and will match ...


Columbus Short Blames TMZ For Destroying His Career


Last night Columbus Short became the first person to watch their own funeral, when he tuned in to the season four premiere of “Scandal.” His character Harrison was killed off the show after Shonda Rhimes fired him following a domestic violence dispute ...


5 Reasons why Columbus Short live-tweeting 'Scandal' was epic


A few (amazing) things happened last night: a) Fired Scandal actor Columbus Short hosted a watch party in Atlanta to mark the show’s season premiere. b) He was shameless in his promotion of said party. See Exhibit A: c) He also shamelessly promoted the ...



Columbus Short Drops A Single Right Before The Premiere Of ‘Scandal’


Columbus Short Drops A Single Right Before The Premiere Of ‘Scandal’


Season Four of Scandal made its premiere last night (Sept. 25) minus one important character played by former cast mate Columbus Short. After a series of mishaps including allegedly fighting his wife, Short was let go from the show leaving the life of his ...


‘Scandal': Columbus Short Grieved ‘Harrison’s’ Death On Twitter And It Was Sad, Indeed


Welp, “Scandal” Gladiator Harrison is dead. If you’ve been following actor Columbus Short lately you knew that well before last night — since the actor included “come watch me die” on the flyer for a watch party for the hit ABC show he’s ...


NHL: Columbus Blue Jackets Nathan Horton Ailing, Team Reeling


The season hasn't even started yet and it already seems like the Columbus Blue Jackets are falling apart. In the wake of their combative and ongoing contract impasse with RFA Ryan Johansen comes news that Nathan Horton, one of the players the team was ...


Columbus Short planning party to say goodbye to ‘Scandal’ character


Embattled actor Columbus Short is celebrating the death of his “Scandal” character by hosting a send-off party in Atlanta on Thursday night. The star departed the hit TV drama over the summer, amid a series of troubles in his private life, including ...


Baby Mandrill Born At The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium


The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced on Friday that a male mandrill was born at the zoo. What’s a mandrill? It’s a close relative of the baboon and the largest of all monkeys. It’s also one of the most colorful primates. The baby mandrill ...


Is shipwreck near Haiti long-lost Columbus ship?


PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti-- A shipwreck off the north coast of Haiti probably isn't a lost flagship of Christopher Columbus as a U.S. explorer has claimed, the country's culture minister says. An analysis of the wreckage by a team of experts from UNESCO is ...


Columbus Short Crazily Live Tweets Scandal Premiere, Refers to Domestic Abuse While Hosting Season 4 Party


Harrison? Embattled former Scandal star Columbus Short live-tweeted the season four premiere on Thursday, Sept. 25, while hosting a party in Atlanta celebrating the show's return. In one of the final scenes of season three, Short's character Harrison ...


Columbus Crew vs. Montreal Impact | MLS Match Preview


The Impact opened the scoring in the 40th minute. Felipe won the ball in midfield and released Ignacio Piatti down the right, sprinting toward goal. After juking past several Crew defenders, he placed his left-footed shot past goalkeeper Steve Clark inside ...


Columbus Short Places Blame For Career and Family Issues On TMZ


*Let’s play the blame game, shall we? Today’s player is Columbus Short, who has apparently put the blame on TMZ.com for ruining his career and destroying his family. “My character has been assassinated, unjustly,” the former “Scandal” star ...


Columbus Short Hosting 'Scandal' Season 4 Premiere Party Despite Being Fired From The Show


Well, this is awkward. Columbus Short is hosting a Scandal season 4 premiere party despite being fired from the hit ABC show this past April. The actor, who played Olivia Pope's right-hand man Harrison Wright on the drama, posted a flyer to his Instagram ...



Friday, September 26, 2014

Columbus State University Live Camera


Columbus State University Live Camera


Latest snapshot of Columbus State University powered by the school. Charlene Rose is This Weeks MEA Golden Apple Winner from Lakewood Primary School in Phenix City Charlene Rose is This Weeks MEA Golden Apple Winner from Lakewood Primary School in Phenix ...


Columbus police honor fallen officers


Charlene Rose is This Weeks MEA Golden Apple Winner from Lakewood Primary School in Phenix City Charlene Rose is This Weeks MEA Golden Apple Winner from Lakewood Primary School in Phenix City Charlene Rose is This Weeks MEA Golden Apple Winner from ...



Fired ‘Scandal’ Actor Columbus Short Hosts Season Premiere Viewing Party


Fired ‘Scandal’ Actor Columbus Short Hosts Season Premiere Viewing Party


Columbus Short was fired from ABC's political drama earlier this year after multiple battery charges, including spousal battery Despite being fired from Shonda Rhimes‘ “Scandal,” Columbus Short announced that he would be hosting a viewing party for ...


Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH to Open Store in Columbus, OH


NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH announced plans to open its first store in Ohio in the new Easton Gateway center in Columbus on Friday, September 26. “We are thrilled to bring the exquisite selection of Saks Fifth Avenue OFF ...


Columbus Short Teams Up With Kris Kelli And Skinny On New Single 'Gladiator'


We’re going to need Pope and Associates to come and fix Columbus Short's post Scandal life. Just when you thought it couldn't get anymore awkward, the recently fired actor releases a new song featuring Kris Kelli and Skinny entitled (wait for it ...



WTH?! Columbus Short To Host ‘Scandal’ Viewing Party


WTH?! Columbus Short To Host ‘Scandal’ Viewing Party


Columbus Short might’ve been fired from ABC’s Scandal, but that isn’t stopping him from hosting a big bash for the show’s premiere. On Thursday night, Short will be hosting a season premiere party at an Atlanta club. The former Scandal star, who ...


Columbus Short Hosting Scandal Premiere Party


Columbus Short is hosting a viewing party for Thursday’s season four premiere of “Scandal” - even though he was fired from the show earlier this year. Short, who played Harrison Wright, announced that he was leaving the hit ABC series in April after ...


Columbus Gold Completes $5.36 Million Private Placement


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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Crowd-Sourcing Leads To Big Potato Salad Party In Downtown Columbus


Crowd-Sourcing Leads To Big Potato Salad Party In Downtown Columbus


A central Ohio man whose crowd-sourcing effort generated more than $55,000 to make potato salad is making good on his promise to throw a huge public party. Zack Brown initially sought $10 to buy potato salad ingredients on the crowd-sourcing website ...



Columbus Gold Issues Options


Columbus Gold Issues Options


VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - September 24, 2014) - Columbus Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE: CGT) (CBGDF) announces that it has granted incentive stock options to certain of its directors, officers and consultants to purchase up to an aggregate of ...


Columbus Fire Division was a 'free-for-all' of sex and bad behavior, witness says


A “free-for-all” culture of sex, insubordination and bad behavior has gone unchecked in the Columbus Division of Fire, according to testimony heard in a Civil Service Commission hearing today. Those details came from a few current firefighters and one ...


Columbus Short, Kris Kelli Set To Host 'Scandal' Season 4 Premiere Party; Fired Actor Thanks Gladiators, Shonda Rhimes For Support Amid Recent Ordeal


Columbus Short is going to host the premiere party of ABC's hit drama series "Scandal" Season 4, alongside Kris Kelli on Thursday, Sept. 25.(Photo : Getty Images) Columbus Short, the "Scandal" actor who got fired from the show in April, is set to return ...


Respiratory enterovirus 68 found in samples from Ohio kids in Columbus, Akron hospitals


Columbus Public Health said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the germ, enterovirus 68, in samples from Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. An Ohio Public Health spokeswoman also said at least one sample from Akron Children's ...


Columbus Crew's Gregg Berhalter impressed with Tony Tchani's progress: "He's having a great season"


OBETZ, Ohio – After six seasons spent flummoxing coaches, Tony Tchani is in the midst of a breakout season for the Columbus Crew. Prior to this year, the Cameroonian midfielder was best known for pairing flashes of promise with head-scratching performances.


Columbus Short Hosting Scandal Season 4 Premiere Party Despite Being Fired From the Show


Well, this is awkward. Columbus Short is hosting a Scandal season 4 premiere party despite being fired from the hit ABC show this past April. The actor, who played Olivia Pope's right-hand man Harrison Wright on the drama, posted a flyer to his Instagram ...


Can’t Let Go: Columbus Short To Host A Scandal Viewing Party


When “Scandal” comes back for its fourth season, this Thursday there will be a noticeable absence. Harrison, portrayed by Columbus Short, won’t be in the place to be. There’s no concrete reason as to why his character was written off, but we can ...



Housing Authority gets nod to move forward with BTW demolition [Columbus Ledger-Enquirer]


Housing Authority gets nod to move forward with BTW demolition [Columbus Ledger-Enquirer]


(Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Sept. 24--The Housing Authority of Columbus board of directors has given Authority Executive Director Len Williams the nod to begin the process that will result in the demolition of the Booker T.



Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Cavs sell out preseason games in Columbus, Cincinnati


Cavs sell out preseason games in Columbus, Cincinnati


Cavs sell out preseason games in Columbus, Cincinnati LeBron James-led Cavaliers' NBA preseason games sold out in Columbus and Cincinnati Check out this story on lancastereaglegazette.com: http://ohne.ws/1spopjz


Pens fall 2-0 to Columbus


In an untelevised and under-staffed game, the punchless Pens fall 2-0 in Columbus In a game where the Pittsburgh Penguins played perhaps just 2 forwards that will be in their opening night lineup, it should come as no surprise they did not have the talent ...


Scientists Hope to Uncover Hidden Text on 500-Year-Old Martellus Map That Guided Christopher Columbus


It sounds like the plot of a Dan Brown novel: A crumbling, centuries-old map used by Christopher Columbus himself, hiding a secret message that modern technology could uncover. But this month, researchers may be one step closer to uncovering the real-life ...


Springfield Falcons, Columbus Blue Jackets Extend Affiliation


SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Falcons and Columbus Blue Jackets are extending their affiliation through the 2015-16 season with an option for two additional years, Falcons President Sarah Pompea and Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen jointly ...


Columbus Blue Jackets preview: Third in Metropolitan


Story line: Blue Jackets want winning to be habit forming Arrivals: LW Scott Hartnell (trade with Philadelphia Flyers), C Brian Gibbons (free agent) MORE: Team power rankings Departures: C R.J. Umberger (traded to Flyers), RW Matt Frattin (traded to ...


Columbus City Council approves wrongful death lawsuit


The parents of Jaquese Harris are about to receive a check for $500,000. Harris died in October 2012 when she was hit by a police car in front of Ciroc nightclub on North Lumpkin Road. It sounds like a large figure, but according to Columbus mayor Teresa ...


Columbus Crew playoff push, Johnny Manziel’s Heisman, and the return of SNL: While We’re Waiting…


Happy Hump Day my droogs, or the day after the FIFA 15 release hangover day as I like to call it. I apologize for not sending you all a sexy “Happy Humpday” selfie with five camel emojis as the caption, but this will have to do for now. In case you ...


Columbus Academy boasts dozen Merit semifinalists


Columbus Academy has 12 students from this year's senior class who have been named semifinalists in the 60th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The students are Sarah Fornshell, Katherine Guan, Jeeva Jagabandhu, Daniel Jones, Vijeth Kaza, Alex ...


Columbus Cheerleader Standing Tall


COLUMBUS, Neb.---Like most high schools, Columbus High has a cheerleading squad; and, for the past two years, Sofie Tate has been cheering on the Discovers with the one leg she was born with - performing feats most people can't do with two. "I can't even ...


Columbus to pay $500K to family of woman hit and killed by police car


The city of Columbus has settled a $500,000 lawsuit involving a Columbus police officer who hit and killed a woman with his police car nearly two years ago. While walking to a nightclub, 26-year-old Jaqueze Harris was crossing North Lumpkin Road when she ...



Columbus looks to build on momentum from first victory


Columbus looks to build on momentum from first victory


Winning is a potent elixir. After three weeks of taking one step forward only to stumble and fall two steps back, Randal Montgomery and the Columbus High School football team discovered Friday the transformative powers that accompany winning. Buoyed by a ...


Fort Benning solider saves Columbus man using CPR


A Fort Benning solider is being praised with saving the life of a Columbus man after the man suffered a heart attack. Retired Army SSgt. Juan Arroyo and his wife, Amy, were shopping for apartments in August when he suddenly collapsed. Within moments, Sgt.


Columbus man stabs woman near heart


COLUMBUS, Ind. (WISH) Police in Columbus say a woman suffered a stab wound that narrowly missed her heart. 24-Hour News 8’s news partners at The Republic say the incident happened on Monday morning. The woman was transported to an Indianapolis hospital ...


More Than A Dozen Burglaries Reported In Southeast Columbus Over Nearly Two Weeks


Crimetracker 10 has uncovered a string of break-ins impacting southeast Columbus neighborhoods. 15 burglaries have been reported in 11 days in an area around Refugee Road just outside the outerbelt. "This past year, it's just been burglary after burglary ...



Recap: Columbus vs. Pittsburgh


Recap: Columbus vs. Pittsburgh


Columbus, OH (SportsNetwork.com) - Sergei Bobrovsky stopped all 30 shots faced through two periods, while Cam Atkinson picked up a goal and assist in Columbus' 2-0 decision over Pittsburgh in preseason action from Nationwide Arena. Michael Chaput also had ...



2 Killed In West Columbus Crash


2 Killed In West Columbus Crash


COLUMBUS, Ohio - Two people are dead as a result of a crash between a car and a semi in West Columbus. The crash happened shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday on the 2100 block of Dividend Drive. According to a police dispatcher, two people were pronounced dead.


Columbus Crew say Emanuel Pogatetz "right on track," but Austrian newcomer may not see action this year


OBETZ, Ohio – The Columbus Crew only made one roster addition during the summer, bringing Austrian international Emanuel Pogatetz to the club to replace defender Giancarlo Gonzalez, who departed for Italian club Palermo in August. But Crew fans may have ...


Blues Host Columbus on Thursday - KMOX 1120 AM


ST. LOUIS - The Blues will host the Columbus Blue Jackets in their preseason home opener on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Scottrade Center. Jake Allen will start in goal. Tickets for the game are available now at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center ...


10 taken to hospitals after Columbus apartment building fire


COLUMBUS (AP) — A Columbus fire official says 10 people — including four children — were taken to hospitals after fire consumed an apartment building. Fire division spokeswoman Lee Cole says two of the residents suffered serious injuries, as well as ...


LaGrange stumped by Columbus


LaGrange High’s softball team, in the first of two games it will play against Columbus High this week, fell short 7-1 on Monday in a game that was postponed earlier this season because of rain. The teams will play their regularly-scheduled game on ...


JoAnn Falletta to receive Columbus Day honor


JoAnn Falletta, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s music director, can chalk up a lot of awards and achievements. On Columbus Day, though, she will receive an honor that strikes especially close to home. Falletta is going to be honored by the ...



Tuesday, September 23, 2014

COLUMBUS DAY WKND RENTAL!!!


COLUMBUS DAY WKND RENTAL!!!


This beautiful home in Peckham Farm sleeps 8 with all of the comforts: wifi, sat tv, great new deck, outdoor shower and more! Beautiful sunset views over Rodman's Hollow & direct access to miles of nature trails. This is a special spot for your BI ...


Bill Clinton's former campaign manager to host Columbus fundraiser for Armond Budish, the Democratic Cuyahoga County executive candidate


CLEVELAND, Ohio – Armond Budish soon will get fundraising firepower for his campaign for Cuyahoga County executive from one of Ohio's Democratic Party luminaries. David Wilhelm, who managed Bill Clinton's first presidential campaign in 1992 before ...


Penguins Report: Game Day at Columbus (Preseason)


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The Braintrust Consulting Group to Host Certified ScrumMaster Class in Columbus, Ohio


The Braintrust Consulting Group to Host Certified ScrumMaster Class in Columbus, Ohio


The Braintrust Consulting Group will offer a Certified ScrumMaster training class in Columbus, Ohio October 28-29,2014. The two-day Certified ScrumMaster class offers attendees an in-depth immersion into the world of Scrum. Scrum is a simple yet incredibly ...


Fatal Crash Closes Portion Of S.R. 104 In Southeast Columbus


COLUMBUS, Ohio - Westbound State Route 104 is closed in Southeast Columbus due to a fatal crash. The crash happened around 9:15 p.m. on westbound state route 104 past the Alum Creek Drive exit. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers have ...


Columbus County offering ‘drive thru' flu clinic


Grabbing a bite to eat on the go was made so much easier with the invention of the drive thru; now the Columbus County Health Department is hoping to do the same with flu shots. The Columbus County Health Department is holding a "Drive Thru Flu Clinic ...



Columbus student tells of journey from homelessness


Columbus student tells of journey from homelessness


Lynden Simmons was walking home from Palmetto Middle School one day when he saw all his family’s belongings strewn on the front lawn of their Pinecrest home. He learned from his mother that they had been evicted and needed to find a new place to live.


Columbus Crew goalkeeper Steve Clark's fingertip save a lifesaver during playoff push


COLUMBUS, Ohio – Columbus Crew goalkeeper Steve Clark is building a reputation for clutch saves. And while Crew fans have grown accustomed to Clark stopping breakaway chances and making reflex stops, the ‘keeper may have outdone himself with a ...


Man flown to Columbus after Friday motorcycle crash


Man flown to Columbus after Friday motorcycle crash A man was flown to a Columbus hospital after a Friday afternoon motorcycle crash. Check out this story on newarkadvocate.com: http://ohne.ws/1uyH6h4



Monday, September 22, 2014

Columbus Chamber Report: How to hire the right people


Columbus Chamber Report: How to hire the right people


With 2,000 business connections and engagements each year, Columbus Chamber team members have possibly the most accurate and up-to-date view of Columbus Region businesses. They’re meeting with local business leaders every day, learning firsthand the ...


Columbus Dispatch Endorses Ohio Gov. Kasich


Reynoldsburg City Schools on Sunday announced a series of changes for students attending school on Monday. A letter detailing the changes was sent to parents early Sunday afternoon by school district superintendent Tina Thomas-Manning. According to the ...


Ed FitzGerald recalls first meeting with John Kasich, Columbus Dispatch takes a page from governor's playbook: Ohio Politics Roundup


What you need to know today in Ohio politics ... When Eddie met Johnny: A quarter century ago, Ed FitzGerald met the man whose job he one day would seek, when he was among a group of Ohio State University students huddling with future Gov. John Kasich in ...


Columbus honors pilot after reaching 'High Flight'


9/19/2014 - COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds and done a hundred things you have not ...



Entrepreneurs to get lift from PSOJ/Columbus workshop


Entrepreneurs to get lift from PSOJ/Columbus workshop


Entrepreneurs will get an opportunity this week to pick up on policies and other approaches that can help "transform their businesses through technology" when the Private Sector Organisation Jamaica (PSOJ) and Columbus Business Solutions (CBS) come ...


We The People Convention held Saturday in Columbus


COLUMBUS -- Tea party groups gathered just down the street from the Statehouse over the weekend for a day of training that organizers hope will lead to election victories in coming years. This year's installment...



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