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Ultra-popular cheesesteak spot opening new Columbus location
With college football season on the horizon, Marlow’s Cheesesteaks is looking toward the Buckeyes. According to co-owner Jomar Sheppard, the Gahanna-based cheesesteak eatery is opening soon inside of Ohio Stadium. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. Marlow’s plans to open on Aug. 3, when Chelsea FC and Manchester City play each...
Heavy rain, gusty winds, flooding and scorching heat possible this week, NWS says
Whatever you do, make sure you don't forget your raincoat over the next few days. Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through Columbus Wednesday through Friday, bringing heavy rain, wind gusts and localized flooding, according to a National Weather Service hazardous weather statement. Not only will it be stormy, it'll...
Shuttered Columbus Kroger gets new life at monthly pop-ups as renovations push on
Set back from busy Refugee Road on the city's Southeast Side, a usually quiet, boarded-up building comes to life on the fourth Saturday of each month. The building, a former Kroger store, is undergoing renovations inside. But outside, there is a monthly pop-up market where local people can get fresh fruit and vegetables...
Historical Society of Mount Pleasant hosting their annual tour this weekend
JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – If you’re a major history buff or if you just love beautiful scenic farmland, this weekend there is a special event you won’t want to miss! The Historical Society of Mount Pleasant will host their annual tour of historic properties. It’s a step back in time as visitors will tour […]
Kids invited to audition for 'The Lion King Jr.' at the Palace Theatre
Marion Palace Theatre will hold open auditions at 1 p.m. Aug. 18 for the Junior Palace Production of "The Lion King Jr.," a stage adaptation of Disney's beloved animated classic. The production is scheduled for performances in October. ...
Former Ohio State star gets paid
There is no shortage of former Ohio State football players in the NFL and like most Buckeye fans, we love to follow the alum during their next journey. The most recent NFL news dealing with a former Ohio State stud is in regard to former offensive tackle, Taylor Decker. Decker...
Maple Leafs Trade Pitch Lands Them $34 Million Winger in Multi-Player Deal
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine has been involved in trade rumors and one trade pitch has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring him. Laine has asked for a trade and after the forward was officially NHL and NHLPA Player Assistance Program on July 26, the trade rumors heated up. Website PuckPedia has a new tool called PuckGM that lets users create their own trades, and one user proposed a deal that sees Laine get traded with money retained in a multi-player deal.
Popular convenience store and eatery chain opens two Columbus-area locations in less than a week
If you thought Sheetz was ramping down its central Ohio expansion, think again. A mere six days apart, Sheetz launched its two newest Columbus-area stores. The Pennsylvania-based chain opened a Lancaster storefront, located at 1748 N. Memorial Dr. on June 17. Less than a week later, on June 23, the gas station and grab and go food hotspot opened a second new storefront at 4881 Roberts Rd., on the city’s west side.
Scarlet and Gold: Former Buckeye wins gold at Paris Olympic Games
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Dover, Ohio, native and former decorated Ohio State swimmer Hunter Armstrong is adding more gold to his collection. On Saturday, Armstrong propelled Team USA to its first gold medal of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after swimming 46.75 in the third leg of the 4x100 free relay, clocking the fastest time of his team.
Gorilla Shares Sweet Moment With Newborn At Columbus Zoo
A gorilla shared a sweet moment with a newborn baby at the Columbus Zoo! The video is now making the rounds online as the gorilla even makes kissing gestures!. A two-month-old baby was visiting the Columbus Zoo in Ohio with his family when a gorilla started interacting with him! The adorable interaction is now getting lots of attention online.
Suburban Development Lawsuit Questions What It Means to Be ‘Distinctly Dublin’
Since January, a suburban legal dispute has hinged in part on an unusual question: What does “distinctly Dublin” mean, if anything?. Stavroff Land & Development raised this point in a lawsuit filed against the city of Dublin in U.S. District Court in Columbus, alleging that an “utterly vague ‘distinctly Dublin’ standard” was used by the city to unjustly thwart Stavroff’s plans to redevelop the Dublin Village Center off Sawmill Road, a claim denied by the city.
Matt Leinart picks College Football Playoff results and you'll like his winner
It may not get the views that ESPN’s College GameDay gets, but FOX’s Big Noon show has cut into the college football pregame viewership. Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, Brady Quinn, and Urban Meyer are sometimes more entertaining and more insightful than what you now get on the “worldwide leader.”
Local anti-human trafficking coalition observes worldwide awareness day
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 29, 2024) – Tusc Against Trafficking is using a global occasion to draw attention to its mission. Coordinator Amanda Baxter says Tuesday is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. “This year the theme is ‘No Child Left Behind’ and so we really just want to...
More than $1M approved for East Palestine businesses through support program
More help will be coming to eligible businesses in East Palestine. That's because the Ohio Controlling Board has approved more than $1 million for the East Palestine Emergency Support Program. The program was created to provide loans to businesses impacted by the Norfolk Southern toxic train derailment that happened last...
Lantern Fest to light up nights at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Once the animal denizens have bedded down for the evening, a menagerie of a different sort will spring to life Aug. 1, opening night of the Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival. A new attraction, the family-friendly experience will illuminate the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium with more than 60 sets of luminous, larger-than-life lanterns shaped...
The pros and cons of privatizing Section 8 housing
The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority will end its contract next year with the company that manages its Section 8 voucher program. That will affect about 13,000 households in central Ohio. Nationally, more cities are taking similar steps. But the results dont always benefit residents. We're looking at the pros and...
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