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Columbus fast-food chain abruptly closes a location permanently
There’s now one less place for a Junior Bacon Cheeseburger, fry, and a frosty. The Wendy’s located at 4595 E. Main St. posted a sign on their door stating they’re permanently closed, and the building is now already boarded up. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. The former fast-food...
Columbus bar bans customers under 30 on Friday, Saturday nights
COLUMBUS, Ohio — At many bars, you need to be 21 in order to get in, but at one establishment in central Ohio, there are certain hours where even people in their 20s are too young. For the last two months, Donerick’s Pub in the outskirts of Columbus has...
Value wars: SONIC unveils $1.99 menu featuring new queso wraps
UNDATED (WKRC) - SONIC has entered the value meal trend with an all-new $1.99 menu. SONIC Drive-In announced on Monday that it will launch a new value menu, which will compete with other fast-food giants that have launched deals of their own to lure back inflation-wary consumers. Nicknamed the "FUN.99" menu, SONIC guests can order burgers, snacks, desserts and all-new wraps for just $1.99.
Columbus Zoo welcomes new elephant to its herd
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new elephant has joined the herd at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The zoo announced the addition of Johnson, an elephant from African Lion Safari in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Johnson arrived Friday and is adjusting well to his new surroundings. The care team says that...
This 40 year-old pizzeria is for sale
A pizzeria that has served the greater Columbus area for over four decades is now for sale. According to Lithopolis-based realtor Megan Bell, Tommy Wayne’s Pizza—which is located approximately 45 minutes southeast of Downtown Columbus in Amanda, Ohio—is for sale. The pizzeria, which has been open for...
Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Columbus by diners
View a previous report on the highest rated restaurants in Columbus in the video player above. Whether you’ve waited in line for soft-shell crabs in the Chesapeake Bay or savored sushi in New York City, you know there’s something special about finding the right spot to enjoy seafood. From ceviche to grilled salmon and towers […]
Whitehall Wendy’s closes permanently
WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) – The Wendy’s at the intersection of E. Main Street and N. Hamilton closed on Sunday. Signs posted at the property state the location is closed permanently, effective June 30, 2024. The restaurant also appears to be boarded up, according to photos posted to Whitehall Facebook groups. Later photos show Wendy’s affiliated […]
Aces of Trades: City native Randall Thropp is in charge of Paramount costume archives
LANCASTER − It's safe to safe Randall Thropp has a pretty cool job. The 1974 Lancaster High School graduate is the manager for the costume and props archives for Paramount Pictures in Hollywood. He has been with the company for 21 years and lived in Lancaster from 1956 to 1976. In 2019 LHS honored him with its Distinguished Alumni Award.
Round 1: Vote for the best hot dog in Columbus
We're just days away from the Fourth of July, which means many of you are getting ready to fire up the grill.Yes, but: If you want to kick back and let somebody else prepare your patriotic plate this year, we've got plenty of ideas.What we did: We rounded up reader recommendations for the best hot dogs in Central Ohio.Vote for your favorites before noon Wednesday in the survey below:What's next: Check back Friday for the next round.Disclaimer: As always, this "food fight" is fun, casual, and totally not scientific.If you don't see your favorite listed, hit reply and voice your frustrations to our complaints department — but please be kind.The bracketBracket: Axios Visuals
‘Assistant manager cat’ Horatio returns to Seventh Son Brewery after beating cancer
View a previous report on Seventh Son’s “assistant manager cat” in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The beloved “assistant manager cat” of a Columbus brewery, who inspired a drink in his name, has returned to his duties following a recovery from cancer. Horatio, of Seventh Son Brewery, was diagnosed with fibrosarcoma in […]
Metal and Horror team up at Ohio Haunted House for Mid-Summer Metal Fest
Wells Township Haunted House will open its gates at 3 pm on Saturday, July 6 for its annual Mid-Summer Metal Fest. Eight regional heavy metal bands will take the stage at 4 pm before the haunted house opens its doors for its Lights Out Tour at 7 pm that night.
Olentangy Liberty student competing on ‘American Ninja Warrior’
Sydney Yee and her brother Dylan, inspired by the TV show American Ninja Warrior, have been training at Movement Lab and are hoping to compete on the show, with Sydney having already competed and Dylan planning to try out next year.
Columbus Zoo and Bob Evans Farms Honor Military Families with “Military Family Days”
POWELL, OH – The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, in partnership with Bob Evans Farms, is hosting “Military Family Days” from July 1-5, 2024, to honor military personnel and their families. During this special promotion, Bob Evans Farms is providing one (1) free Day Pass to the Columbus...
Donatos Pizza Unveils Its Brand-New Calzato
Donatos Pizza Debuts New Calzato Menu Item, Capitalizing on Portability this Summer. July 02, 2024 // Franchising.com // COLUMBUS, Ohio - Donatos Pizza, the premium pizza franchise famous for its abundance of toppings, announces the launch of its brand-new Calzato. Featuring a crispy outside and a melty inside loaded with toppings, this handheld delivers craveable Donatos flavor on-the-go. To celebrate this exciting new menu item, Donatos Pizza is offering an introductory price on Calzatos of just $7.99 from July 1 through July 28.
New canopy walk proves very popular
Here's a stunning stat about the new canopy walk at Blacklick Woods Metro Park.By the numbers: The park has recorded a whopping 290,000 visitors in just the six weeks since the canopy walk opened, Metro Parks executive director Tim Moloney tells Axios.Typically, Blacklick Woods sees only around 90,000 visitors in that amount of time.The walk has been a viral sensation on social media, with several widely shared Facebook posts lauding its accessibility for people with disabilities.What he's saying: "It seems almost unbelievable until you witness it," Moloney says.The park is "stacked and packed from open to close" each day, with an overflowed parking lot spilling cars into nearby grassy areas.Stop by: 9am-7pm daily through August; 9am-5pm September-March.6975 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg.
Columbus Zoo holding first ever lantern festival featuring LED animal figures
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will soon hold its first-ever lantern festival, illuminating the zoo with animal figures. The display will feature 60 sets of multicolored LED animal lanterns placed throughout the zoo. Along with the lanterns, guests can explore various aspects of Asian culture by viewing shows each evening, which […]
Dairy Shed Unveils Patriotic Treats for Fourth of July
Circleville, OH – Just in time for the Fourth of July, Dairy Shed has introduced a lineup of patriotic treats, including the much-anticipated Bomb Pop Slushie. This festive creation features layers of cherry slushie, vanilla ice cream, and blue raspberry slushie, offering a visually stunning and delicious way to cool off this summer.
Northland Columbus celebrates 60th Anniversary of July 4th Parade
With 60 countries expected to be represented at the July 4th Parade, the Northland Area, Columbus, Ohio will celebrate 60th Anniversary of the Parade along Karl Road, with the procession traveling north on Karl Road beginning from the Morse Road intersection at 10am. The Northland Area 60th Anniversary of July...
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