Maria DeVito

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Maria DeVito

Two people have been charged in the April 10 death of a 4-year-old Reynoldsburg boy. Linwood E. Allison Jr., 20, has been charged with aggravated murder of someone younger than 13, and Kailee Smith Parks, 19, has been charged with endangering children, according to online Franklin County Municipal Court records. The pair was arraigned April 18 and has preliminary hearings scheduled for April 25, online records show. AdvertisementAdvertisementThis is a developing story and will be updated.

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Maria DeVito

With Earth Day on April 22 and Arbor Day on April 25, central Ohio residents will have multiple chances to make their mark on the environment through family-friendly events and recycling drop-offs. Check out ways you can celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day in central Ohio. Earth Day-UpcyclingWhen: 2-7 p.m. April 22Where: Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., ColumbusWhat: Celebrate Earth Day by learning to upcycle, which helps reduce and reuse items.

1 week ago | dispatch.com | Maria DeVito

Slab Kitchen is relocating to the former Tempe Taco location at 7360 E. Main St. in Reynoldsburg. The restaurant, known for American comfort food, will expand its menu to include a full bar and craft cocktails. Owned by brothers Bryan and Terron Nelson, Slab Kitchen began as a food truck in 2019. The new location will maintain the restaurant's signature dishes while introducing new, exclusive items.

1 week ago | dispatch.com | Maria DeVito

Reynoldsburg residents largely support allowing backyard chickens with regulations. Proponents cite rising egg costs, desire for fresh eggs, property rights, and educational opportunities. City Council is considering regulations like permits, coop requirements, and hen limits, possibly partnering with Columbus Public Health.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Maria DeVito

Whitehall City Council approved a trio of tax incentives for a controversial townhome development despite objections from residents that it would divert tax money from essential city services. But a resident vows to keep fighting the project. Council members voted 4-2 with one abstention on April 15 to redirect some property taxes to reimburse the developer of a proposed 50-townhome development called Fairway Cliffs for public improvements, such as roads and water and sewer infrastructure.