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Columbus: Goats Eating Lunch Sparks Union Complaint | June 13
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Columbus city workers are dealing with goats nibbling on lunchtime meals at a city facility as part of a green initiative, while the Citizen app remains a key tool for public safety. Giordano’s Columbus location at Polaris is closing due to shifting trends and operational challenges.
Columbus: Body found behind Columbus dumpster sparks police investigation | June 12
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Columbus police are investigating a body found behind a dumpster near a busy street after a residential discovery, while Due Amici closes and Cava expands in central Ohio. The Columbus City Worker Union also faces concerns over goats nibbling lunch items in a city park as part of a green initiative.
Columbus: Two shot dead in northwest Columbus | June 11
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Columbus police confirm two fatalities in a northwest shooting incident under investigation, while the city braces for thunderstorms and heat. The 2011 Zanesville exotic animal escape resurfaces as a local cautionary tale, and authorities seek public help in locating a woman charged in a 2022 shooting.
Columbus: Dog Saves Family in Marysville House Fire | June 10
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Columbus residents are urged to stay alert after a family in Marysville escaped a house fire thanks to their dog's early warning, while city officials announced a new partnership with the Citizen app to boost public safety. Columbus also welcomed Meta's new workforce academy, set to launch by late 2027, as the city mourns the sudden closure of beloved restaurant Due Amici.
Columbus: Ohio Supreme Court to Decide Flavored Tobacco Ban | June 09
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Columbus residents should stay tuned as the Ohio Supreme Court prepares to rule on expanding the flavored tobacco ban, a decision that could affect local businesses and public health policies. The city also highlights the Citizen app's role in safety alerts following recent downtown construction accidents and confirms the continuation of the popular church's annual Fun Fest.
Columbus: Columbus gas prices drop but remain volatile ahead of summer peak | June 08
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Columbus gas prices dipped slightly but remain volatile ahead of summer travel, while library workers prepare for a union vote that could reshape staffing and services. A Columbus native is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, highlighting local efforts to fight food insecurity.
Columbus: Columbus weather brings chance of storms today | June 07
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Columbus residents can now report crimes and get real-time safety updates through the expanded Citizen app, while the original Wendy’s in Columbus closes after 38 years, sparking nostalgia among locals. The city also faces scattered thunderstorms today, and the community honors Suzanne Cofer with an upcoming memorial service.
Columbus: Bhutanese community faces Medicaid fraud probe in Columbus | June 06
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Columbus officials are investigating Medicaid fraud claims involving the Bhutanese community in central Ohio while a fire at a west-side apartment complex prompts safety inspections. A fight at an East Columbus church led to the cancellation of an annual festival, and Central Ohio is spotlighted as a rising tech and manufacturing hub.
Columbus: State suspends dozens of central Ohio Medicaid providers after fraud event | June 05
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Columbus officials suspend 50 Medicaid providers in central Ohio over Medicaid fraud allegations, with arrests and investigations into fake health claims linked to luxury car purchases. Residents increasingly use the Citizen app for real-time crime alerts and safety updates as city officials promote community vigilance.
Columbus: Fatal crash on Ohio 71 closes major highway | June 04
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Columbus faces ongoing traffic chaos due to a fatal crash on Ohio 71 and a recent officer-involved shooting investigation. Residents also prepare for a warming trend with temperatures climbing to 86°F today.
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