Dr. Amy Acton joins 2026 Ohio governor's race

Former Ohio Health Director Amy Acton, who became a household name in the state in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is running for governor.

Blue Jackets Jewish Heritage Night brings ‘light into the world’ for Chanukah

It’s a tradition that began about 15 years ago. This year’s annual event – a partnership between Chabad Columbus and the Columbus Blue Jackets – also coincided with Chanukah, which was celebrated by Jews worldwide from Dec. 25, 2024, to Jan. 2, 2025.

Congregation Torat Emet to host Trivia Panoply Jan. 11

Congregation Torat Emet will host its Trivia Panoply game night from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at 2375 E. Main St. in Bexley.

Trump envoy heads to Doha as hostage talks intensify

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to be in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday to advance multilateral negotiations aimed at securing the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

IDF orders demolition of two Palestinian terrorists’ Samaria homes

Israel Defense Forces Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth has signed orders confiscating the homes of two Palestinian terrorists in Samaria ahead of their demolition, the military announced Wednesday.

Gaza rocket downed after triggering sirens in southern kibbutz

Israeli air defenses on Wednesday afternoon intercepted a rocket launched at Israeli border towns by terrorists in the Gaza Strip. No injuries were reported in the attack, which triggered sirens in Kibbutz Kerem Shalom.