Good morning, Powell. Land-rich residents take note: your property could become a revenue-generating hunting ground through Ohio's Landowner-Hunter Access Partnership. With annual payments reaching up to $30 per acre and enrollment open until July 31, the program has already brought 31,000 acres into its fold since 2021. The initiative creates a win-win scenario—providing hunters with more access between September and June while landowners receive compensation for sharing their spaces.
Meanwhile, central Ohio's real estate market continues to flex its financial muscle with a Delaware County commercial property commanding an eye-popping $5.6 million along State Route 37 East. This transaction topped the charts for late June property transfers, followed closely by multi-million-dollar residential sales in both Grove City and Delaware County. In more troubling news, Columbus police arrested a 38-year-old man following a bar shooting and subsequent chase that ended when his vehicle became disabled at a roundabout.
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🏹 Ohio program pays landowners to let hunters use their property. The Ohio Landowner-Hunter Access Partnership is now accepting enrollments until July 31, offering annual payments from $2-$30 per acre depending on land type. Nearly 31,000 acres have been enrolled since the program launched in 2021, with 90% of participating landowners reporting satisfaction. Hunters can access enrolled properties between September and June with free daily permits obtained through wildohio.gov or the HuntFish OH app. The program is partially funded by the federal Farm Bill and aims to increase hunting access while conserving wildlife habitats.
🏢 Delaware County property fetches a whopping $5.6 million. The commercial real estate transaction on State Route 37 East topped the list of property transfers reported in central Ohio for late June 2025. Franklin County's highest residential sale reached nearly $3 million for a Grove City property, while Delaware County saw a $2.9 million home sold in the same period. The data includes top transfers from four counties—Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, and Licking—with significant commercial deals including a $2.57 million Obetz property and a $1 million Pickerington transaction.
🔫 Bar shooting ends with dramatic police chase in Columbus. A 38-year-old man was arrested after allegedly shooting two people at a North Linden bar early Wednesday morning. Police officer witnessed Rashaun Hill fire multiple shots before speeding away in his vehicle. Hill's escape attempt ended when his car became disabled at a roundabout, and officers recovered a discarded firearm nearby. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition as detectives investigate the circumstances behind the shooting.
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