Dean Narciso
The Columbus Dispatch
Columbus, OH, United States
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Gahanna and New Albany residents square off against proposed Sheetz near roundabout
The 6,131-square-foot store would be on 4.2 acres owned by The New Albany Company. → Read More
Rising asphalt costs squeeze road work budgets in central Ohio
How often communities repave roads is a complex process of computer analysis, financial health and the expectation of residents for smooth rides. → Read More
A South Side Speedway plays opera 24/7. Is it to deter loitering and is it working?
A South Side Speedway has been blasting 24-hour opera from its speakers in what could be an effort to deter the homeless from loitering. → Read More
Libraries to open in Gahanna, Powell as Columbus celebrates sesquicentennial
On Saturday, there will be family-friendly activities, performances, prizes and refreshments at all of the branch libraries except Marion-Franklin. → Read More
Central Ohio communities mull lower train speed limits after East Palestine derailment
Train speeds, especially through populated areas with cars carrying hazmat payloads, are under review in light of East Palestine derailment. → Read More
Delaware County Sheriff Martin to retire in April
Delaware County Sheriff Russell Martin has announced his retirement after serving three terms. His last day will be April 17. → Read More
ODNR to capture, relocate Hilliard's wild turkeys for safety
For two years, wild turkeys have annoyed motorists but endeared themselves to Hilliard residents. Now their days there are ending with relocation → Read More
Hilliard 'phishing' scheme costs city $219,000, finance director his job
Hilliard's finance director was fired and an assistant quit amid a phishing attack that cost the city almost a quarter million dollars last year. → Read More
Genoa Township stop signs ruled illegal, to be removed
Townships cannot enforce stop signs they install without the blessing of the county engineer. A recent case in Delaware County illustrates the issue. → Read More
Railroads self-inspect track and cars as feds hamstrung by limited resources
Railroads are responsible for regularly inspecting tracks and equipment. Federal Road Administration does inspections too, but not all the time. → Read More
Central Ohio emergency crews confident in plans to respond to train derailments
Officials say they have plans and training to minimize damage from a catastrophe, such as a train derailment. → Read More
Libraries, museums and arts centers offer programs for Black History Month in Columbus
February is Black History Month, and libraries and museums are great places to find family-friendly events. → Read More
Unwanted? Expired? It's no problem as animal shelters accept donated medical supplies
Sterile gauze pads, syringes, breathing tubes and plastic gowns all are useful at shelters that house and foster unwanted, sick or injured animals. → Read More
Cleveland man: Plan to force Columbus residents to pay for street parking an 'investment'
A Cleveland man faced down Far North Side residents from whom he wants to collect $120 per month per vehicle when he appeared in a courtroom Tuesday. → Read More
WWII veteran's medals, including Purple Heart, returned to his Ohio family with answers
Relatives of George M. Gillilan had stopped seeking answers to how the World War II soldier died until a Dutch filmmaker's surprise discovery. → Read More
Harrowing kidnap of infant twins capped by joyous reunion, gifts of thanks
Strangers braved treacherous roads on Christmas Eve to drop off gifts for the family of Kason and Kyair Thomas at an East Side church → Read More
Surprise fees for street parking in Columbus subdivision halted by Franklin County judge
Residents of a subdivision on Columbus' Far North Side may be forced to pay $120 monthly fees for parking spots in front of their homes. → Read More
Columbus man who shot at I-71 motorists in Delaware County receives 25-year sentence
Johnathon Myers, 21, of Columbus, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a March 11 shooting spree along Interstate 71 in Delaware County. → Read More
Get to know your drain: City of Delaware residents now can adopt storm drains
Delaware residents are being asked to "adopt" a storm drain, monitor it for debris and leaves and become more aware of the environment. → Read More
Senior services levies pass with ease
Voters in Franklin and Delaware counties approved levies for senior services. → Read More