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It’s spotted lanternfly season in Ohio. Here’s what to do when you spot this invasive species
Move over, midges and mayflies, a new bug has taken over Cleveland summers — the spotted lanternfly (SLF). Residents across Ohio and in neighboring states have increasingly reported sightings of this distinct species, and you’re not imagining its growing prevalence. The bug was first seen in the Buckeye State in 2020.
The Toy Mill opens as a haven for collectors and toy enthusiasts
CENTERBURG — Brian Elkins remembers his first toy like it was yesterday. It was a Batman and Robin action figure. “I remember being in Children’s Palace in Columbus on Morris Road and looking at the wall of toys,” Elkins said. “That’s where it all started.”
Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024; jackpot $582 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions lottery has picked the winning numbers for a jackpot estimated at $582 million. The Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, numbers are 16-18-21-54-65 Mega Ball 5 Megaplier 2x. Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot is an estimated $54 million and the Classic Lotto jackpot is $14.8 million.
Ohio restaurants being hit by charming serial dine and dasher
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - Ohio restaurants are being hit by an "outgoing" serial dine and dasher. According to 614 Now,a serial dine and dasher has been hitting Columbus-area restaurants for several months, possibly a year, though it is unclear exactly how long. Although dine and dashing is nothing new to...
Huge Vampire Coven in Ohio Gets Netflix Documentary
Netflix is about to drop a documentary that might show the world that Ohio is more creepy than we thought. And that is saying something. Joshua Rofé, who directed the 2021 Bob Ross doc has now set his sights on a murder mystery that took place in 1994 at a Goth club in Dayton, Ohio. This documentary titled "Vampires in Gem City" allegedly uncovers a vampire coven that's so large that it's only second to New Orleans. Ohio resident and TikToker with nearly 250,000 followers, Brittanstein says that it's not surprising that Ohio is fascinated with the dark side since this relatively small state has far more haunted attractions than any other state in the country.
Powerball jackpot worth $44 million: See the winning lottery numbers for August 26, 2024
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $44 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Monday, August 26, 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout the state. Here's a list of those prizes, according to the Ohio Lottery... $300 prize: 9 winners. $100...
Best places in Ohio to search for spirits
Given Ohio’s plethora of historic homes, repurposed buildings and spooky Victorian structures, it’s hardly surprising that you can find haunted places all over the map. Throughout autumn, spooky events fill out the calendar in central Ohio and many other regions of the state. Ohio History Connection is a great source of information and events all year, and it knows how to go all-out once summer passes and a chill takes over the fall air.
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