Jonathan Pierce

Jonathan Pierce grew up in Central Ohio and has spent years following the ins and outs of local government. Now, he leads the newsroom at Columbus Frontline, keeping a close watch on City Hall and the decisions that actually hit home for Columbus residents.

Ohio Secretary of State Speaks on DHS Voter Fraud Investigation Targeting Franklin County Residents Four Days Before Primary

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Ohio Secretary of State Speaks on DHS Voter Fraud Investigation Targeting Franklin County Residents Four Days Before Primary

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose confirmed Friday that a U.S. Department of Homeland Security voter fraud investigation is active in Franklin County, with federal agents having requested records on more than 50 Columbus-area voters since January — four days before Ohio’s May 5 primary election. LaRose addressed the probe in an interview with ABC … Read more

Spirit Airlines Ceases All Operations, Stranding Passengers at John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Spirit Airlines Ceases All Operations, Stranding Passengers at John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Spirit Airlines shut down all operations effective early Saturday morning, May 2, 2026, canceling every scheduled flight and closing its customer service operations — leaving passengers holding tickets to and from John Glenn Columbus International Airport, located on the Near East Side six miles from Downtown Columbus, with no recourse through the carrier. The shutdown … Read more

West Columbus Wrong-Way Crash on I-270 Kills One, Critically Injures Another Near Georgesville Rd

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West Columbus Wrong-Way Crash on I-270 Kills One, Critically Injures Another Near Georgesville Rd

One person is dead and another remains in critical condition after a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 270 South near Georgesville Road on the city’s west side. Columbus Police officers were called to the scene at 2:41 a.m. after an Audi A4 struck two vehicles parked on the left shoulder. Columbus Police charged the Audi’s driver, … Read more

Earth Day 2026 in Columbus From Northstar Deals to the 1970 Roots of the Movement

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A group of volunteers in Columbus, Ohio, participating in an Earth Day park cleanup.

COLUMBUS Today marks the 56th anniversary of Earth Day, and in Columbus, the celebration is hitting the streets, and the dinner plates. While many are searching for the basic facts of the holiday, local search trends reveal that Columbus residents are highly focused on community-specific ways to give back, with local favorites like Northstar Cafe … Read more

Columbus events this weekend, Peak Cherry Blossoms, Clippers Baseball, and Live Comedy Lead a Sunny April Lineup

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Vibrant pink cherry blossoms in peak bloom at Franklin Park in Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS Spring in Central Ohio is reaching its peak this weekend, and the city’s calendar is finally catching up with the blooming landscape. From the vibrant pink petals at Franklin Park to the crack of the bat at Huntington Park, there is a distinct sense that outdoor season has arrived in earnest. With mild weather … Read more

Family-Owned Farm Eyes Grocery Store in German Village, Filling Long-Standing Need

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COLUMBUS, Ohio A Central Ohio farming family is working to bring a long-requested grocery store to German Village, aiming to fill what many residents describe as a persistent gap in one of the city’s most walkable neighborhoods. WIT Farm, a family-run operation known for supplying pasture-raised meats to customers in Columbus, is planning to open … Read more