Lila Washington

Reporter · Columbus, OH

Lila Washington, a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Fine Arts, has spent the last 7 years covering arts and community events in Columbus for various publications. She is deeply invested in local culture and is known for her vibrant storytelling.

3 stories from Lila Washington in Mason

Voters lining up at a polling station in Columbus, Ohio

NewCommunity

Ohio officials prepared for large voter turnout

As dawn broke over Columbus on a crisp November morning, the air was alive with anticipation. Lines began to form outside polling places, where citizens, young and old, gathered with a shared purpose: to make their voices heard. The sight of neighbors exchanging smiles and nods, the excitement...

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NewCommunity

What time do polls open in Ohio?

Polls in Ohio will open at 6:30 a.m. on Nov. 3 for voters who haven't cast their ballots yet.

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Franklin County deputies prepare for heightened security on Election Day

As voters head out to make their voices heard, law enforcement is preparing to make sure those voices don't turn into confrontations.

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