Tag: Franklin

Organizations tackle Franklin County’s kindergarten readiness crisis

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Organizations across Franklin County are working to address what experts are calling a kindergarten readiness crisis. More than 60 percent of children in the county are not ready for kindergarten. Those numbers are even higher in minority communities. Two-thirds of Ohio kindergarteners falling behind, data shows Experts say kindergarten readiness can have […]

Franklin man sentenced to life in prison for raping young girls

Mar. 28—A Franklin man was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of raping two young children. Alex Macphereson, 35, was sentenced Wednesday in Warren County Common Pleas Court after his convictions on three counts of first-degree felony rape, and two counts of gross sexual imposition, which are third-degree felonies. Macphereson will not […]

AMBER Alert issued statewide for 15-year-old girl from Franklin County

A statewide Amber Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old Franklin County girl. Kaylee Cope was taken from Grove City around 11:30 p.m. on Friday. Investigators said she was taken by Jeffery Gimenez, 17. Gimenez is possibly armed and dangerous. Investigators said he was on social media yesterday with a gun, saying he “has a […]

Area scholars honored at 2024 Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Program

Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) recognized 14 senior students from client school districts for their academic success and school and community service at the annual Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Award Program on March 12. Three students were awarded $500 scholarships each based on their school grades, test scores, activities and an essay detailing the positive […]