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39 dogs, 40 geckos seized in Franklin County dogfighting investigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus Humane seized 39 dogs and 40 leopard geckos after serving search warrants at multiple places in Franklin County. On Wednesday, Columbus Humane agents executed multiple search warrants in the north, south, central and east regions of the county and seized the animals in partnership with the Columbus Division of Police, […]
CCS knew of monkey torture 'rumors' against teacher years ago, kept him in classroom
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus City Schools admits to hearing rumors of videos of animal torture targeting one of its teachers years before a federal case against him went to court. Those who reported allegations against Linden McKinley, 7-12 grade teacher Ronald Bedra back in March 2022 want to...
Organic grocery store Lucky's Market opens second Columbus location
At 8 a.m. Friday, Lucky's Market, an organic grocery store opened its doors in Victorian Village for the first time, marking a big milestone in the Thurber Village Center development. The 21,000-square-foot grocery store, 747 Neil Ave., is part of Columbus development firm CASTO’s plan to redevelop the Thurber Village center that started...
Easton sues Melt Bar and Grilled, seeks 200k in damages for missed payments
Easton Town Center is suing Melt Bar and Grilled and its owner Matthew Fish as its guarantor for breaching its lease, seeking damages in excess of $200,000, according to documents from the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. The lawsuit alleges that Melt, a Cleveland-based gourmet grilled cheese restaurant, did...
National steakhouse returning to central Ohio with restaurant in former O’Charley’s
Watch a previous NBC4 report on O’Charley’s Ohio closures in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A national steakhouse, which once operated several central Ohio restaurants that shuttered after the chain filed for bankruptcy, is returning to Columbus after purchasing a former O’Charley’s that closed last year for $2.6 million. Logan’s Roadhouse acquired […]
Award-winning lobster restaurant closing sole Columbus location; new concept moving in
First there was the food truck, then the storefront, and now…back to grabbing the nationwide famous lobster rolls from a food truck only. Cousins Maine Lobster, which started in 2012 by Maine natives Sabin Lomac and Jim Tselikis, and is famously known for their stint on season 5 of Shark Tank (Baraba Corcoran invested $55,000 in the company) is officially closing their restaurant located inside of Budd Dairy Hall, effective Monday, May 20, according to their website.
Long-standing Short North bar and eatery announces closing date
After more than a decade, a Short North bar will remain open for just over two weeks before saying goodbye for good. After announcing in late April its plans to close in the near future, Mouton shared its final day of service in a social media post yesterday. Mouton will...
Hell City Tattoo Festival taking over downtown Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Tattoo artists and others travel across the country to be part of America's Favorite Tattoo Festival. Hell City Tattoo Festival brings artists together to show off their skill and express their creativity on and off the canvas. Owner and Promoter Durb Morrison shares all of what you can expect in a span of this entire weekend. For more information on the festival, head to HellCity.com.
New reality show following royal family living in Columbus streams on Hulu this week
A new reality TV show follows the Agyekum Sisters, who are the children of royalty from two of Ghana’s richest and most influential kingdoms, as they navigate life in their 20s in none other than Columbus, OH. The Royal Rules of Ohio gives us an up close & personal...
New, all-ages night market with over 40 vendors, food and music coming to Franklinton
A local night market is celebrating its inaugural season. Featuring over 40 vendors, food trucks and live music, the Franklinton Night Market will be making its debut on Friday from 6-9 p.m. The community event will be held within Columbus’ Franklinton neighborhood on McDowell St. and Walnut St. Alongside the...
Blacklick Woods debuts canopy walk, elevating experience with panoramic forest views
Dozens of eager outdoor enthusiasts slipped into their rain gear Friday morning to explore the newly opened Canopy Walk at Blacklick Woods Metro Park. Amid a gentle rainfall, pairs and small groups ascended the 72-foot zigzagging staircase, gaining access to the lush, untouched treetop greenery above. Perched 40 feet above...
These 7 Columbus restaurants and bars offer outdoor rooftop dining with a view
Patios are everywhere these days, and we're about to enter that sweet spot on the calendar when outdoor drinks and dining make for a perfect night. Rooftop bars and restaurants are becoming more common around Columbus, particularly as a crowning jewel for new hotels designed to lure locals as regulars and not just transient guests.
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