Upper Arlington News

Maybe there's a little bit of Jack Hanna in all of us. Take operatic singer Sarah Lewis Jones.

News and information about the arts-and-entertainment world: Box office yields virtual tie Robots and prehistoric creatures had a photo finish for the Fourth of July box-office crown, with the Transformers and Ice Age sequels tied at $42.5 million each.

The Marching Fidels ham it up for the crowd on High Street during the annual Fourth of July Doo Dah Parade.

Ever wonder how realistic those police dramas are on TV? Have you thought about whether or not terrorists are even close to central Ohio, or merely denizens of big cities? Want to learn about firearms safety or search warrants? If you do, you're in luck, because local suburbs like Upper Arlington are offering residents a chance to look into the ...

Edgewood Middle School student Grayson Blythe gets some assistance from instructor Joyce Thornberry.

The failing marriage of television's Jon and Kate Gosselin has opened the door for a central Ohio father to share his success with an unusual joint-custody agreement.

The Red Cross says it especially needs blood donors like Sam McKee of Groveport, left, and Terry Wilson of Columbus in the summer, when injuries increase and donations drop off.

Franklin County's unemployment rate remained steady in May at 8.1percent, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reported today.

Nearly 80 homes were evacuated on Monday afternoon after crews repairing a sewer line struck a four-inch gas line.

A gas leak has caused some residential evacuations, road closings and utility outages Monday afternoon.

World War II veteran Rupert "Twink" Starr, who will serve as grand marshal of the Columbus Pride Festival 2nd Lt.

In a shaker, muddle mint, lemon and sugar. Add limoncello, rum and ice. Shake and pour over ice.

A trade group of concrete contractors has resolved a lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Transportation over public records that the state agency refused to provide, but, ironically, the settlement itself is not a public record.

Marietta City Council's streets and transportation committee meeting Tuesday resulted in a hot debate over a proposed 41-page ordinance designed to help Marietta manage and maintain municipal rights of way.

Instead of meeting in a synagogue, the Little Minyan congregation holds a learning session for children in Whetstone Park.

U.S. Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy has asked federal inspectors to investigate a housing program in the wake of a Dispatch series detailing millions of dollars in failed loans given to Columbus businessmen to buy and renovate apartments.

Heroin is so prevalent with teenagers and young adults, that some federal agents are calling it an epidemic, and they stress that central Ohio is not immune, 10TV's Patrick Bell reported on Tuesday.

COLUMBUS - Some apartment landlords are taking advantage of no-fault federal loans and leaving taxpayers on the hook, newspaper reported Sunday.

What are the best central Ohio bakeries for fun and delicious and spectacular birthday cakes? Looking to go extravagant for a 50th birthday party.

MALTA: Abi Shalom Matthews, 35, of Malta, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at her residence.