Sofia Patel

Reporter · Columbus, OH

Sofia Patel, a Columbus native and graduate of Kenyon College, has spent 5 years delving into community issues and human-interest stories. She has contributed to various neighborhood publications and is passionate about shedding light on the diverse voices within her city.

10 stories from Sofia Patel in Columbus

Ohio Senate race advertising spending surpasses $500 million

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Ohio's U.S. Senate race tops $500 million in advertising as Election Day nears

As the sun sets over Columbus, a palpable sense of anticipation fills the air. Residents gather in local cafes and community centers, discussing the upcoming election with a mix of excitement and concern. Among the chatter, one topic looms large: Ohio's U.S. Senate race, which has become a historic...

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'It wasn't just a dream' | Lynd Fruit Farm orchard sees record number of marriage proposals

At Lynd Fruit Farm, it seems love is growing right alongside the fruit as the orchard draws in a record number of marriage proposals.

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1 killed, 1 injured in southwest Columbus shooting

Officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called around 7:45 p.m. to the 1000 block of Hardesty Place West, just off Eakin Road, on a report of a shooting.

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Columbus church planning on rebuilding after suspicious fire

A church that stood for more than 50 years now bears the scars of a fire investigators say may be arson.

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Franklin County deputy receives 30-day unpaid suspension after Flock camera audit

Tischler will be reassigned from his patrol duties to the Corrections Division, and his access to Flock cameras will be removed, the sheriff's office said.

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Scooter rider seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Columbus

Officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called around 1:50 p.m. to the intersection of Neil and King avenues on a report of a pedestrian struck.

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East Columbus nightclub with violent history shut down by city

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An east Columbus nightclub has been shut down by the city with officials citing multiple instances of illegal activity and shootings that occurred in the area. Aurora Nightlife, which was located at East Fifth Avenue, was boarded up and evicted from the premises, according...

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City attorney shuts down east Columbus club with history of violence, illegal liquor sales

Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein said the closure comes after multiple violent incidents, including shootings the past two weekends.

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Man wanted on murder charge in Athens County infant's death; parents arrested

Law enforcement is searching for 32-year-old William "Alex" McCallister after he was indicted for murder in connection with a 3-month-old girl's death.

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When clocks turn back one hour in Columbus

Columbus-area residents will turn back their clocks one hour this Sunday, Nov. 1, as daylight saving time ends and the region transitions to standard time.

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