Local

This is for stories relating to central ohio that are mostly of interest to people living in the Columbus area.

Extension approved for stadium purchase

Franklin County commissioners unanimously granted a contract extension for a local developer looking to purchase the old Cooper Stadium site.

City, Otterbein to create data center

Westerville and Otterbein College officials are in talks to create a partnership that would begin with establishing a data center and could eventually lead to a "business incubator."

Council OKs town center legislation

Grove City Council members cast split votes March 15 as they passed two pieces of legislation aimed at revitalizing the town center.

Ohio cancer patient's plight not what White House maintains

CLEVELAND (AP) -- A cancer patient who has emerged as the emblem of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul was stunned last month when she unsealed a handwritten letter from none other than the president himself.

Fired white worker wins almost $1.9 million

CLEVELAND (AP) -- A federal jury has awarded a former recreation center employee nearly $1.9 million after finding that the Cleveland-area city where she worked discriminated against her because she is white and because of her anxiety and depression.