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National breakfast chain appears to be opening second central Ohio restaurant
A Southern-inspired breakfast restaurant specializing in chicken and waffles, crab cake benedicts, shrimp n’ grits, plus many more traditional brunch items appears to be opening a second location in the central Ohio area. According to city permits, Another Broken Egg Cafe could be opening…well…another cafe!. The award-winning...
Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival preview: excitement, tradition, and community spirit!
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW) — The Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival is back with more excitement and community spirit than ever before. This year’s festival, set for August 15-17, promises to deliver all the beloved traditions along with some thrilling new surprises. From the craft show, art show, and 5K Color Run/Walk to the highly anticipated second year of the Beer Garden, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.
Ex-AK Steel site, 3 other brownfield sites receive funding
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Four brownfield sites in the Miami Valley are receiving funding to be revitalized. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Friday that four local brownfield sites would receive funding for either assessment, clean up or remediation. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a brownfield site is a property proposed for redevelopment or […]
Shelby’s Kelsey Snyder earns top showmanship award at Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD — Kelsey Snyder is ending her junior fair career on a high note. The 18-year-old Shelby resident was declared this year’s Richland County Fair Showman of Showmen on Friday. “I was super excited,” she said. “I was actually in this contest a couple of years ago. So...
Meet Joe & Donna Gutridge, Knox County’s Outstanding Senior Citizens
MOUNT VERNON — Joe and Donna Gutridge are spending their golden years giving back. The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging (AAA5) recently honored the Mount Vernon couple as the Knox County’s 2024 Outstanding Senior Citizens. In addition to a plaque from the AAA5, the Gutridges also...
Open Source: What happened to the bushes at Ashland Cemetery?
ASHLAND — The absence of bushes has made the news. The superintendent of the Ashland Cemetery removed hedges from the centuries-old cemetery recently, and some residents are curious as to why. “Why did the Ashland Cemetery remove the bushes at the entrance of the cemetery?” a reader wondered on...
Fibbing child causes haircut lawsuit in 1915 Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — You might not want to believe everything an 8-year-old tells you. That was the harsh lesson learned by Mount Vernon shopkeeper Harry Porter in August of 1915, according to a brief article in the Aug. 17 issue of the Democratic Banner. A child wandered into Porter’s...
Marion Public Library seeks Local Artists for “Sitting Pretty” fundraiser
MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—The BookMarks Friends of the Marion Public Library are calling on local artists to help bring their “Sitting Pretty” fundraiser to life. The group is inviting artists to submit designs to transform chairs and stools into unique works of art. These creations will be auctioned off to support the services, facilities, and needs of the Marion Public Library.
Suspect arrested after snowplow injures four and flees, leading to police standoff
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A suspect has been arrested and charged with assaulting an officer after an hours-long standoff with police on Interstate 71 Saturday. Authorities were called to the area of Interstate 70 East and I-71 South on the report of a crash around 9:20 a.m. Four cars were involved in a pile up […]
Columbus’ ‘oldest neighborhood’ getting over 200 new apartments
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A project worth millions is expected to bring over 200 apartments to Franklinton by 2026. The River & Rich apartments will soon be expanded with its second phase, the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority announced Tuesday. Called “Westrich,” it will be built on the vacant land neighboring River & Rich, which is […]
Columbus baker known for wedding cakes, cupcakes, calling it quits
Before the end of the year, Columbus will have one less wedding cake bakery to patronize. According to a social media post by owner Sarah Martinez from earlier this week, the Westerville-based home bakery Sweet Sarah’s, will no longer accept orders. “I’ve mulled over this for months and am...
‘Just know it’s out of our control:’ After nearly 15 years, Columbus skatepark closing
Following a 14-year run, Skate Naked Skate Park will be closing its doors. Located in a massive warehouse-style building on the city’s East Side at 3790 E. 5th Ave., the Columbus skatepark plans to call it quits at the end of August, according to a statement posted to its social media pages.
New Ohio State star Quinshon Judkins projected to be first running back selected to Chicago Bears in the 2025 NFL Draft
The Ohio State Buckeyes are projected to have four first-round picks in one of the latest 2025 NFL mock drafts on the web. While it was surprising to see Jordan Hancock join Denzel Burke, the inclusions of Quinshon Judkins and Emeka Egbuka were closer to chalk predictions. Judkins was more ...
One dead after shooting in south Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One person is dead after a shooting in south Columbus on Saturday morning. Authorities responded to the 400 block of East Welch Avenue in the Vassor Village neighborhood at 6:42 a.m. Saturday on the report of a shooting, according to the Columbus Division of Police. One person was pronounced dead at […]
How ‘Shawshank Redemption’ changed one Ohioan’s life
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It has been 30 years since the box office hit “Shawshank Redemption” hit theaters, and a central Ohio native who was eager to break into the film industry at that time shared with NBC4 how this movie changed his life. The picture, which captures the relationship between Red and Andy inside […]
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