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A former fire department administrator and police officer, James A. Bartels, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for starting 26 arson fires in Wayne National Forest.

Joyce Beatty announces tele-town hall addressing Trump's executive actions

Representative Joyce Beatty is set to host a tele-town hall addressing constituent concerns regarding former President Trump's executive actions on February 10th.

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On Sunday, Feb. 9, former Centennial High School standout Madison Lucero’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I softball game

The Utah Tech Trailblazers lost 8-0 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Cal State Fullerton Titans on Sunday, Feb. 9.

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Which former North Columbus News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 13?

These former North Columbus News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 13.

North Columbus News Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024?

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in the North Columbus News publication area submitted 1,209 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

1 gas station in cities throughout Franklin County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Feb. 1

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Franklin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Kami Kortokrax, former Bishop Hartley High School standout, played on Saturday, Feb. 8 in NCAA Division I softball game

The game took place at Hunt Softball Park.

Khalil V'azquez Torres, former Thomas Worthington High School standout, played on Saturday, Feb. 8 in NCAA Division II baseball game

The Southwest Baptist Bearcats lost 4-3 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Saturday, Feb. 8: Thomas Worthington High School standout Khalil V'azquez Torres’ college team wins to Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm

The game took place at Dodson Field.

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Which former North Columbus News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 12?

These former North Columbus News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

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North Columbus News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the North Columbus News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Joyce Beatty discusses new bill and highlights black-owned bank

Rep. Joyce Beatty highlighted key legislative actions and community engagements through tweets posted on February 7 and February 8, 2025.

Friday, Feb. 7: Worthington Christian High School standout Lilly Heidorn’s college team wins to Radford Highlanders

The game took place at Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex.

Khalil V'azquez Torres, former Thomas Worthington High School standout, played on Friday, Feb. 7 in NCAA Division II baseball game

The game took place at Dodson Field.

Thomas Worthington High School standout Khalil V'azquez Torres’ college team won in NCAA Division II baseball game on Friday, Feb. 7