Marcus Donovan

Senior Reporter · Grove City, OH

With a Master's degree in Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University, Marcus Donovan has spent the last decade reporting on local economics and entrepreneurship. He previously worked as a business editor for the Cincinnati Enquirer and has contributed to national publications like Forbes.

3 stories from Marcus Donovan in Columbus

A vibrant display of spices at India Grocers supermarket.

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India Grocers takes over 40,000-square-foot supermarket in former Big Lots space

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a recent Thursday evening, the vibrant colors of spices and the enticing aroma of freshly prepared samosas wafted through the air at India Grocers' new supermarket on Sawmill Road. Shoppers moved through the aisles, their carts filled with exotic ingredients...

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A family enjoying an evening in Pataskala, Ohio, highlighting community life.

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Leaders: Developer tax incentives hurting central Ohio school, fire districts

As the sun sets over the quaint town of Pataskala, Ohio, the warm glow of streetlights illuminates the hustle and bustle of families preparing for dinner, children playing in the yards, and neighbors greeting one another. Yet, beneath this picturesque scene lies a growing concern that threatens the...

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With Election Day days away, Ramaswamy and Acton make final pitches to Ohio voters

Both candidates emphasized affordability, particularly property taxes and electricity costs, but offered different visions of how they would govern.

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