Matt Schmidt, Fifth-Generation Member of Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Family, Dies in Easter Morning House Fire in Upper Arlington

Columbus Mourns: Matt Schmidt, Face of Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, Dies in Easter Morning House Fire

UPPER ARLINGTON: Matt Schmidt, 43, a fifth-generation member of the family behind Schmidt’s Sausage Haus in German Village, died early Easter morning after a house fire at his home on the 3800 block of Chevington Road in Upper Arlington, according to the multiple local news outlets. Firefighters found Schmidt on the first floor of his … Read more

Columbus Crime Dropped 13% in 2024 and Fell Again in 2025, Here’s the Safest Neighborhoods in Central Ohio

Columbus Crime Trends: 14.5% Drop in Serious Offenses Marks Steepest Decline in Recent Memory; Safest Neighborhoods Revealed

COLUMBUS Crime in Columbus fell significantly in both 2024 and 2025, according to data from the Columbus Division of Police and the FBI. Homicides dropped 31% in 2025 compared to 2024, and serious crimes citywide fell 14.5% in the same period, the steepest single-year drop in recent memory. The numbers give context to a city … Read more

Leaders Hope New Columbus-to-Los Angeles Flight Will Boost Economic Growth

Sky-High Growth: New Columbus-to-LAX Nonstop Flight Officially Launches; Expected to Fuel Central Ohio Tech Boom

COLUMBUS, Ohio A new nonstop flight connecting Columbus and Los Angeles has officially launched, and local leaders say the route could play a key role in driving economic growth across Central Ohio. United Airlines began daily nonstop service between John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport on March 29, offering a direct … Read more

Democratic Congressional Candidate Don Leonard Arrested at ‘No Kings’ Protest in Grove City

Congressional Candidate Don Leonard Arrested at Grove City ‘No Kings’ Protest; Campaign Cites First Amendment Rights

GROVE CITY, Ohio A Democratic candidate for Congress was arrested Saturday during a “No Kings” protest in Grove City, according to his campaign. Don Leonard, who is running in Ohio’s 15th Congressional District, was taken into custody by Grove City police and later released. A campaign spokesperson confirmed Leonard is no longer in custody and … Read more