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Ohio State Fair 2024: What’s new for this year?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The 169th Ohio State Fair kicks off July 24 and runs through Aug. 4 with a lot of traditions, food and more returning to the Ohio Expo Center. For 2024, fairgoers can expect several new things to enjoy. Below is a list of new experiences you can expect to see at […]
From food to entertainment, see what's new at the 2024 Ohio State Fair
If you have a hankering for pork tenderloin sandwiches, funnel cakes and food on sticks, you won't have to wait long for a bellyful of happiness. In less than three weeks, the Ohio State Fair will be here with its veritable smorgasbord of tried-and-true classics, along with a host of new additions to the menu.
This once threatened symbol of America continues to thrive in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio – There are an estimated 841 active bald eagle nests across Ohio, according to a recent state survey. That’s down from 910 last year. But don’t let the numbers give you the wrong impression. The majestic raptor, which has been a symbol of America going back more than two centuries, continues to thrive, according to Jamey Emmert, spokeswoman with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
Fourth of July tornado confirmed in Logan County
View a previous report on Ohio breaking its all-time record for tornadoes in the video player above. BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (WCMH) — A tornado formed in Logan County during storms on the Fourth of July, adding another in a year that has already broken the all-time record in Ohio. The National Weather Service confirmed a “brief/weak” […]
Animals, rides and more bring visitors to the Franklin County Fair
The Ohio State Fair starts near the end of the month, but you can get your fix a bit early at the Franklin County Fair, which is slated for July 15-21. In addition to the requisite food and rides, visitors can enjoy the crowning of fair royalty, a variety of exhibits, tractor pulls, an ice-cream social, story times and touch-a-truck for kids, assorted eating contests and much more.
Demolition, reconstruction proposed for High Street McDonald’s
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A proposal suggests demolishing the McDonald’s at 1972 N. High St., rebuilding the restaurant closer to High Street and adding a small rear parking lot off Pearl Street. The new building would continue the lot’s history with McDonald’s, which has been on the site since 1965, according to records from the […]
Hilltop property cleaned, trashed again; residents seek lasting solutions
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Hilltop residents called ABC 6 after a problem property that got cleaned up in May is back to being trashed again. According to 311 reports, the property located at 571 South Harris Avenue had been the destination for illegal drug use, squatting and theft. Reports also claimed the properties were overgrown and covered with trash.
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