Mark Ferenchik
WOSU News DirectorMark Ferenchik is news director at WOSU 89.7 NPR News.
Before joining WOSU in March 2024, he was a reporter at the Columbus Dispatch for more than 25 years, where he covered Columbus City Hall, urban and growth issues, Columbus neighborhoods and other topics.
Before coming to The Dispatch, he reported for the Canton Repository and Medina County Gazette.
He's won Associated Press and Ohio Society of Professional Journalists awards.
He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from Kent State University and lives in downtown Columbus.
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The C Dance studio has been on East 14th Avenue for 18 years and has become a safe space and place of growth for young dancers. -
Elaine Bryant was named chief of the Columbus Division of Police in 2021. At the time, Mayor Andrew Ginther said the police division needed new direction and leadership. -
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed the motion Sunday, arguing that Ohio State was immune from alleged abuse claims that happened before Oct. 21, 1986. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentSave Ohio Parks says data centers should be required to meet their energy needs with solar and wind power and battery storage. -
Business & EconomySeveral COTA lines have seen big jumps in daily weekday ridership. -
The 30 former players, including Al Washington, Ray Ellis and Keith Ferguson, are joining a class action lawsuit against the university over sexual abuse by former team Dr. Richard Strauss. -
The Community Shelter Board's annual point-in-time count was done in January. The annual census found 2,587 people experiencing homelessness on the day of the count. -
Pickerington Local Schools now faces cuts after voters shot down the 1.25% income tax levy that would have raised almost $33 million a year. -
The fraternity's status was revoked on Tuesday and lasts through May 5, 2030. The fraternity can appeal. -
Business & EconomyRob Vogt, of Vogt Strategic Insights, spoke with WOSU after the Edwards Companies recently said it was halting its $600-million Capitol Square Renaissance project.
