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Columbus, Ohio is located in Franklin County. Zip codes in Columbus, OH include 43216, 43202, and 43211. The median home price in Columbus is $104,900 which is roughly $73/per square foot. More Columbus information.

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2 hrs ago | Examiner.com

Tyler Perry $100,000: Filmmaker surprises Ohio students with donation

Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry pulled off a $100,000 surprise in Columbus, Ohio on Friday.

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3 hrs ago | WBNS

Scrap Metal Thieves Repeatedly Hit Northeast Columbus Business

A northeast side business has been targeted at least six times by thieves who have stolen copper and other metal from it, according to the owner.

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7 hrs ago | WBNS

Ohio Drivers Likely To See Construction Zones

Ohio's Department of Transportation says construction work may be suspended over the holiday in many work zones, but some restrictions could impact drivers.

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10 hrs ago | WBNS

2 firefighters injured in Columbus warehouse blaze

The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports the injured firefighters were on a loading dock outside the burning warehouse late Friday when an explosion blew them backward.

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12 hrs ago | Hudson Hub-Times

Ohio doctor charged in pregnant woman's death | 30 minutes

The personal ads that Dr. Ali Salim placed on Craigslist -- and police say he posted hundreds of them -- made one thing clear: He wanted "no drama." One woman told police she was accosted at Salim's house.

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14 hrs ago | WBNS

Unseasonably Cool Temps, Mostly Clear Skies Ahead For Saturday

MORNING WEATHER DISCUSSION Date: May 25 Time: 4:00 a.m. Meteorologist: Josh Poland Your Doppler 10 Forecast This Morning: Mostly clear and chilly with patchy frost possible.

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18 hrs ago | The Columbus Dispatch

Columbus schools may tap OSU provost as fill-in chief

The Columbus school board president has asked Joseph Alutto, vice president and provost at Ohio State University, to lead Columbus City Schools until a permanent superintendent can be found.

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19 hrs ago | WTVN-AM Columbus

Man suspected of kidnapping, raping woman sought by police

Columbus police say a man who tied-up a woman then sexually assaulted her remains at large.

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Fri May 24, 2013

WBNS

Healthy gorilla born to 1st time parents at US zoo

The healthy 5-pound male gorilla arrived Thursday at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, joining 16 other gorillas there.

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Columbus Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis Walk , 4:30 p.m. June 22, at the Franklin Park Community Gardens.

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WBNS

Hilliard Man Killed In Hocking County Motorcycle Crash

A Hilliard man was killed Friday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a car.

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The Cannon

Columbus Signs Undrafted Free Agent Ilari Melart

Columbus General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen used his SM-liiga experience to woo defenseman Ilari Melart, signing him to a one-year deal.

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Recordpub.com

Insurance lawyer killed in Ohio building fall

Authorities say a central Ohio insurance lawyer was killed when he fell through the roof of a storm-damaged building he was inspecting.

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The Columbus Dispatch

Delta will start daily L.A. flights in August

The number of daily nonstop flights between Port Columbus and Los Angles continues to rise, which will mean more travel options and, possibly, lower fares for passengers.

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Thu May 23, 2013

WBNS

Two People In Custody After Alleged Abduction And Escape

People arrested two people after a woman was allegedly abducted in east Columbus.

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The Columbus Dispatch

Columbus schools proposals go before lawmakers

State lawmakers spent time today getting details about a plan to create an independent auditor for Columbus City Schools and share the district's property taxes with charter schools.

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Examiner.com

Explore many cultures at Columbus' annual Asian Festival

Franklin Park in Columbus, Ohio is playing host to the annual Asian Festival over Memorial Day weekend , a fun and educational event for the whole family showcasing and celebrating cultural heritage, traditions and diversity.

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WBNS

More Suspicious Chemicals Reported At Northwest Columbus Apartment

Investigators have returned to a North Columbus apartment complex after suspicious chemicals were found for the second time in two weeks.

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WTVN-AM Columbus

Two Columbus homes raided in suspected pot-growing operation

Three women are under arrest as the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Columbus Police raid a suspected hydroponic marijuana growing operation.

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Portsmouth Daily Times

Columbus Clinic raids disrupt local drug distribution

A Columbus pain clinic a local anti-illegal prescription drug activist said was a major supplier of drugs to Scioto County, has been raided.

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