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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.
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...
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
Columbus Zoo welcomes ‘Johnson,’ an Asian elephant from Canada
View a previous report on the Columbus Zoo’s upcoming lantern festival in the video player above. POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced its newest elephant has arrived from its original home in Canada. Johnson the Asian elephant arrived from African Lion Safari in Cambridge, Ontario, on Friday, the Columbus Zoo announced […]
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 […]
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 Aquarium And Bob Evans Farms Honor Military Families
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Bob Evans Farms are proud to host a special “Military Family Days” promotion from July 1-5, 2024 to honor those who have served, and their loved ones who support them. During Military Family Days, Bob Evans Farms is providing all military personnel...
Behind the curtain of the Columbus Black Theater Festival
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Performing Arts Center is set to host the 12th annual Black Theatre Festival starting this Friday, giving actors, playwrights, and directors a chance to showcase their work. Julie Whitney Scott, founder and artistic director of the festival, understands the importance of highlighting work by Black artists and people of […]
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 Columbus art installation the work of city school students
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Anyone going to be downtown for Red, White and BOOM! or the upcoming Picnic with The Pops concerts might want to spend some time taking in the latest Columbus arts installation. It’s a mural covering the pedestrian walkway from High Street to the Columbus Commons through the Highpoint building. The project […]
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 […]
‘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.
After nearly 60 years, Paul’s on Fifth restaurant closing permanently
GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio (WCMH) — The owner of a restaurant north of Grandview Heights that has weathered almost six decades in business has decided to close its doors. Paul Panzera will be shutting down his diner, Paul’s on Fifth Avenue, on Sunday, his oldest son Anthony told NBC4. Anthony explained his father made the decision […]
Family writes book about racism through the eyes of an 8-year-old
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The NBC 4 Today book series is back for July with a deeply personal story written by a local family about racism as told through the eyes of their daughter, who experienced it firsthand. “Let’s Mix It Up” is written by Emerson, Corie, and Anthony Locke. “This book is dedicated to […]
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