Alison Holm

Cleveland Police Defend Actions Searching For Missing Women

Alison Holm — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:03:10 +0000

The FBI and Cleveland Police are defending themselves against allegations of shoddy work after three women missing for a decade were rescued from a home late Monday.

Anti-Union State Legislation Drawing Protest

Alison Holm and Ohio Public Radio — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:27:33 +0000

Legislation that would allow Ohio workers to opt out of paying union dues have been introduced in the Ohio legislature.

Fired Bishop Watterson Teacher Will Continue To fight For Job

Alison Holm — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:23:46 +0000

A Bishop Watterson teacher fired over her sexual orientation says she will continue to pursue the grievance process in a fight to regain her job. Former phys-ed teacher Carla Hale met with Watterson principal Marian Hutson Tuesday.

Dublin Jerome High School Mourns Death of Teacher

Alison Holm — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:08:06 +0000

Dublin Jerome High School students and staff are struggling to come to terms with the death of a teacher this morning.

US Secretary of Education To Discuss Education In Columbus

Alison Holm — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:10:18 +0000

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is coming to Columbus later this week, to talk about recommendations to improve education.

Rare Baseball Films Return To Wexner Center

Alison Holm — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:55:02 +0000

The Clippers home opener may have been rained out last night, but baseball is still blooming in Columbus this weekend, with the Wexner Center's series of baseball shorts.

CCS Board Suspends Search For Permanent Superintendent

Alison Holm — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:20:00 +0000

The Columbus City School boards last night voted to suspend the search for a permanent replacement for superintendent Gene Harris, who is stepping down in June, and to put that task in the hands of a new committee to be headed by the Board president and Mayor Michael Coleman. The resolution passed – but not without controversy. Alison Holm has more.

Blue Jackets Big Players At NHL Trade Deadline

Alison Holm — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:24:39 +0000

The Columbus Blue Jackets managed to steal some thunder at the NHL trade deadline in a deal that could help propel the team to the playoffs for only the second time in franchise history.

Autism And Shakespeare

Alison Holm — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:03:00 +0000

April is Autism Awareness Month.

Bus And Sports Cuts Off The Table, Say CCS Officials

Alison Holm — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:57:04 +0000

Drastic cuts to transportation, extracurricular activities and athletics for the Columbus City Schools are off the table, thanks to some good news from the state, say district officials.

CCS Considering Expanding Pre-K With Partners

Alison Holm — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:26:58 +0000

The Columbus City Schools may turn to outside partners for help expanding pre-kindergarten classes. Alison Holm has more.

Columbus Schools Bracing For Cuts

Alison Holm — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:56:07 +0000

Columbus City Schools could cut classes, jobs, and transportation under a series of proposals presented last night.

Tea Party Rejects, Business Support, Medicaid Expansion

Alison Holm and Associated Press — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:02:19 +0000

Earlier this month, Republican State Treasurer Josh Mandel raised some eyebrows for criticizing fellow Republican John Kasich's proposal to expand Medicaid coverage to more Ohioans, and some conservatives are still balking at the idea.

New Albany Doctor Charged With Pataskala Woman's Death

Alison Holm — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:54:22 +0000

A New Albany doctor has been charged with the rape and murder of a pregnant woman discovered in her car last summer.

Obama To Deliver OSU Spring Commencement Address

Alison Holm — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:46:43 +0000

Ohio State University says President Obama will deliver the commencement address in May, becoming the third sitting president to do so.

Blue Jackets Fire GM Scott Howson

Alison Holm — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:02:00 +0000

After five plus seasons, the Columbus Blue Jackets fired General Manager Scott Howson Tuesday night. Alison Holm has more.

Lobbyist Says the Arts An Economic Driver For Cities

Alison Holm — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:59:00 +0000

In the battle for economic growth, cities are competing to attract workers, businesses, and development. One lobbyist says the arts are an underutilized tool to boost a cities image -- and it's bottom line.

Republican State Officials Have Cash Reserves For 2014 Elections

Alison Holm and Associated Press — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:50:47 +0000

The Republicans at the head of state government say they hope to remain on the job after 2014. The governor, state auditor, treasurer, attorney general and secretary of state have all indicated they plan to run again. And they have significant campaign cash on hand already.

Franklinton Landlord Convicted in Fatal Fire Violates Probation

Alison Holm and Associated Press — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:32:18 +0000

A Franklinton landlord convicted in the aftermath of a fatal fire at one of his properties a year ago has been arrested again for violating probation.

Ohio House Approves Moving State of the State Address

Alison Holm and Associated Press — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:43:30 +0000

The Ohio House has agreed to the governor's plans to move the State of the State speech out of the capital for the second year in a row.

The House approved the move with an 80-16 vote on Wednesday. Republican Gov. John Kasich wants to give the Februrary speech in Lima, a Rust Belt city in northwest Ohio that has seen new growth. Last year, Kasich became the first governor in modern memory to take the big policy speech outside the Capitol, to the Ohio River city of Steubenville.