Good morning, Westerville. The east side of Columbus is about to undergo a significant transportation transformation starting tonight. Major overnight highway closures on I-270 and I-70 will redirect thousands of vehicles as ODOT implements a series of ramp and lane closures. While detours are planned, your typical late-night commute might need rethinking—especially with the month-long closure of the U.S. Route 33 eastbound ramp to I-270 beginning April 13.
In stark contrast to roadway disruptions, nearly 1,000 healthcare workers at OSU's Wexner Medical Center are celebrating newfound stability with a three-year contract that ensures proper staffing based on patient needs. Meanwhile, a troubling case has shocked the local education community as a Columbus teacher faces charges for allegedly attempting to hire a high school student to kill her husband—complete with a $250 down payment and recorded conversations detailing the plot.
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🚧 Columbus drivers beware: major overnight highway closures start tonight. The Ohio Department of Transportation is implementing several ramp and lane closures on I-270 and I-70 on Columbus' east side beginning Thursday night. Closures include I-70 westbound at I-270 (11 p.m. - 5 a.m.), the I-270 northbound ramp to I-70 westbound (8 p.m. - 5 a.m.), and several others, with detours provided for each route. Additionally, a month-long closure of the U.S. Route 33 eastbound ramp to I-270 begins April 13, while the Hamilton Road bridge project will reduce I-270 southbound to three lanes starting Friday night.
🏥 Healthcare workers win key protections at Ohio State medical center. Nearly 1,000 psychiatric care technicians and patient care associates at OSU's Wexner Medical Center approved a three-year contract after picketing in March. The agreement, which took effect Monday, requires the hospital to maintain staffing based on patient needs and standards. Workers had previously complained about staffing cuts, low pay, and high turnover rates. Hospital spokeswoman Marti Leitch said Ohio State is pleased that collaborative discussions led to the successful contract.
🔪 Teacher offered student $2,000 to kill her husband. A Columbus teacher has been indicted for allegedly trying to hire a high school student as a hitman. Stephanie Demetrius, 44, faces charges of conspiracy and violating a protection order after approaching a student at the Academy for Urban Scholars High School. According to police, she paid the student a $250 down payment and was recorded discussing details of the murder plot, including when her children would be out of the house. Court documents reveal a history of violence, with Demetrius reportedly having previously stabbed her husband, attempted to run him over, and set their home on fire.
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