South Columbus

Property owner Mohammad Ittayem sorted through the damage Monday morning as firefighters finished extinguishing the blaze.

Rev. John Edgar helped to transform Columbus’ South Side into a diverse community with resources for residents working toward a better life. He is preparing to retire at the end of June, but plans to keep close ties to the neighborhood.

The Urban League plans to put what they call gang violence intervention specialists in South and East Columbus neighborhoods where 14 to 24-year-olds stand the highest risk of gang involvement.