🎓 Dublin Jerome tops Columbus's best public high schools list. The ranking, compiled by Stacker using Niche data, evaluates schools based primarily on academics along with factors like diversity and resources. Dublin City Schools claimed two spots in the top five, with Dublin Jerome (#1) and Dublin Coffman (#4) both earning A+ grades. Olentangy Local School District placed multiple schools in the top tier, including Olentangy High School at #5. Student-to-teacher ratios across the top schools generally range from 16:1 to 25:1, with enrollment numbers typically between 1,500-2,000 students.
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😢 Toddler found with fractured spine and jaw in Columbus home. A 22-year-old man, Nathan Bridges, was arrested after police discovered a severely injured 2-year-old boy at an east Columbus residence on May 1. The child suffered bruising across his body, a liver laceration, and potentially life-altering fractures to his spine and jaw. According to court records, Bridges dropped the boy off after claiming the mother had been arrested, then ignored questions about the child's visible injuries. Bridges now faces child endangerment charges and is being held at the Franklin County Corrections Center.
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🏙️ Columbus is sinking, and it's not alone. Using satellite data, researchers have mapped gradual land subsidence in major U.S. cities including Columbus, where the ground is sinking 1-3 millimeters per year. The primary causes are natural glacial adjustment and human activities like groundwater extraction, which removes support from underground aquifer systems. While Columbus isn't sinking as rapidly as Houston or San Antonio, experts note it's still among the fastest in the country. Though there's no immediate danger, continued subsidence could significantly impact roads, bridges and building foundations within decades if left unaddressed.
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