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Bat-eared fox euthanized at 5 years old at Ohio Zoo
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A “cherished” bat-eared fox at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has died. Bruce, also known as Brucie, Boots, Boy and Brother, was euthanized after his health deteriorated, the Columbus Zoo announced Friday. The animal, named after Bruce Wayne, captured the hearts of everyone he encountered, according to the zoo. The 5-year-old […]
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 […]
Fur Baby Friday: Meet Drew, the senior blind Chihuahua who just wants to be loved
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Turner (who answers to the name Drew) is a senior Chihuahua who is looking for a loving family to care for him in the final years of his life. Drew came to Stop the Suffering Animal Rescue from an abusive home in which he was neglected to the point that he became blind. His eyes were very small and just shrank away because of a lack of care.
History made as critically endangered baby western lowland gorilla born at Columbus Zoo
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- The Columbus Zoo has welcomed the birth of a critically-endangered western lowland baby gorilla, according to zoo officials. The baby gorilla was born in the early hours of Saturday morning to first-time mother Sue and experienced father Ktembe, according to a statement from the Columbus Zoo released on Wednesday.
Cameron Mitchell's new downtown Columbus steakhouse is ready for its debut
Butcher & Rose, a new steakhouse from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, will join the downtown Columbus dining scene this Saturday. Located on the ground floor of Edwards Cos.' Preston Centre at 155 E. Broad St., the restaurant will serve dinner seven nights a week, from 4-10 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 4-9 p.m. on Sundays.
Central Ohio’s cat-retrieving expert reveals best practices
A Columbus woman enlisted the help of a local cat-retrieving expert, Duane Hook, to rescue a cat that had been stuck in a tree for several days, learning valuable information about how to handle such situations.
Columbus Zoo shares update on dog who was best friends with cheetah
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has provided an update on the well-being of yellow Labrador retriever Cullen, who was best friends with the recently deceased cheetah Emmett, and reported that Cullen is doing well and still loves meeting zoo guests.
Popular mini donut concept opens first brick and mortar location
Mini donuts have found a home in Polaris Fashion Place. Sofi’s Mini Donuts plans to open its first brick and mortar location today, in the form of a Polaris kiosk. The new mini donut shop will be located inside Polaris Fashion Place, which is located at 1500 Polaris Pkwy.
Fireworks, Crew game, parades: See pictures from across Columbus this Fourth of July
Did you miss out on central Ohio's Fourth of July celebrations Thursday? Or are you just looking to reminisce about Independence Day as you roll into the extended holiday weekend?. Lucky for you, Dispatch photographers were on hand to help you out. We've got photo galleries and videos from some...
Pickerington pool bumps up age requirement for access passes
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — It has been nearly one month since the City of Pickerington changed their rules about who can buy a day pass at the community pool. The rules state a person must be 21 or older to buy a day pass and must have proof of Pickerington residency or be accompanied by […]
These 10 cities have the most ‘clueless cooks’ in the US (sorry, Ohio)
When it comes to putting food to flame, certain regions are a few blades short of a Cuisinart. One city in Ohio has the highest rate of culinary illiteracy in the country — and the Buckeye State got burned overall. The 10 cities with the highest numbers of “clueless cooks” in the US have been revealed, and Cleveland tops the list, according to “Clueless Cooks: The 2024 Report” from Indiana wholesaler Meats by Linz. With a population of slightly more than 351,000, Cleveland logged a staggering 10,258 Google searches related to rudimentary kitchen skills. In fact, the seventh-largest state is home...
Seventh Son Brewing 'Assistant Manger Cat' cancer free thanks to community support
A neighborhood cat that hangs out near Seventh Son Brewing Co. is officially cancer free. Horatio is known affectionately as the "assistant manager" at the brewery. When the brewery noticed he was sick, the community rallied to get him treatment. "He's been a friend and mascot for us," Seventh Son...
'A bloodless military coup': Revolution before the American Revolution revealed in new book
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Diversity and art celebrated in annual Doo Dah Parade
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Independence isn't the only thing being celebrated this Fourth of July in Columbus. The annual Doo Dah parade is also celebrating diversity and passion for art. “It illuminates the absolute weirdness of Columbus,” art car artist Jason Williams said. The Doo Dah parade, known for...
Best Sandwich Shops Columbus: July 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — We've scoured the internet to find some of Columbus' best restaurants this month. Here's where you can find the best sandwiches around town, according to various outlets:. Brassica. Mozart's. The Pearl. Katzinger's. The Thurman Cafe. Hofbrauhaus. Barley's Brewing Company. City Barbeque. Lavash Cafe. Elevator Brewery...
From water ice to sno cones, here are six frozen treats to try that aren’t ice cream
Now that summer has rolled around and the heat is on, nothing cools us down quite like sno cones and shaved ice. But that opens the door to a big question: Where should you go? Who has the good stuff?. No worries, dear reader, because we have a round-up of...
Round 2: Vote for the best hot dog in Columbus
Dirty Franks, famously "slingin' wieners" since 2009, came out swinging in the opening round of our hot dog bracket.By the numbers: An overwhelming majority of you (92.8%) voted for the local staple.Otherwise, first round pairings were mostly evenly matched.The intrigue: You seem to value quality over quantity — sorry, Dime-a-Dog Night!Yes, but: Costco's discount dogs beat out Guy Fieri favorite Loops. Huh.What's next: Vote for your second-round favorites in the survey below and check back Tuesday for the next round.
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