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Making Columbus students feel special for picture day
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Picture day at school is a big deal, marking the milestone of a new year and showcasing each child’s growth and changes year after year. Most families hold on to the photos forever. Columbus’ United Preparatory Academy is making sure its students feel confident heading into picture day this week. On […]
Editorial: Ohio population decline accelerating
To cities, counties, states, and nations demographics is destiny. This is why The Blade Editorial Board has written often on the dire outlook for Toledo and Ohio without a strategy to reverse the population decline everywhere but the Columbus metro. (“Admitting Ohio decline,” July 15, 2023) So it’s good to see the Columbus Dispatch put the issue front and center for Ohio government officials with a report asking why so many counties are left behind. The Ohio Department of Development projects falling population in 74 of the state’s 88 counties over the next 25 years. It begs an even better question; what is the plan to prevent this decline? Read more Blade editorials Thirteen counties — six in central Ohio including Columbus, three in southwest Ohio including Cincinnati, two in suburban Cleveland, one near Dayton, and Wood County next door to Toledo — are the only Ohio locations expected to avoid serious decline.
'She is a fighter': Family of woman hit by truck in Franklinton crosswalk calls for drivers to slow down
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dorinda Graf, 67, crosses the street at West Broad Street and South Yale Avenue almost every day on her way to and from work. She pushes the button to activate the crosswalk lights and often helps coworkers who are nervous about the busy street. However, on...
Jac & Do’s set to open first Columbus location, take over the High Street location once home to Slammies
The crew at Jac & Dos are putting the final touches on their new high street location. Credit: Jack Like | Lantern Reporter. Jac & Do’s, the Findlay, Ohio-based pizza chain, is set to open its first-ever Columbus restaurant Friday.
Highest-rated bars in Columbus, according to Tripadvisor
Over the years, Tripadvisor has become the world’s largest travel resource with 37.7 unique online visitors in the U.S. alone. When the site was founded in 2000, the founders’ goal was to provide travelers with an online platform to exchange reviews of destinations and hospitality businesses such as hotels and restaurants. Travelers from all over the world […]
Eastmoor Academy celebrates ‘Archie Griffin Day,’ honors two-time Heisman winner
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio State legend returned to his roots under the Friday Night Lights at Eastmoor Academy. Archie Griffin, the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, was back at Eastmoor on Friday, where he was a three-sport athlete before his prolific football career with the Buckeyes. Columbus City Schools celebrated the 50th anniversary […]
The best diners Columbus has to offer
I've been a breakfast and diner lover my whole life.Why it matters: Diners harken back to a simpler time in American life before the rise of hurried drive-thrus and impersonal delivery services.The big picture: They are perfect for nearly every occasion.My hometown diner was the place to be after school plays and football games, while my college diner was great for late-night grub.I enjoyed cozy work spaces and bottomless coffee during my first journalism gigs. Nowadays, I head to them for cheap, family outings.All along the way, I've taken dates and commiserated breakups, celebrated birthdays and washed away rough sports...
Ohio team returns after hurricane recovery efforts
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A team of about 120 AEP Ohio employees is back in Ohio after helping with power restoration efforts in western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Ohio crew was there from the very beginning. “We were right in the heart of the storm and were able to start […]
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