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Ohio Pizzeria Lost Part of Its Roof to a Tornado, Then Reopened Just Months Later

Just over a year after opening, an Ohio pizzeria faced an unexpected setback when a powerful August 2026 storm tore away part of its roof, forcing the restaurant to close for more than two months. The damage interrupted business at a neighborhood restaurant that had already earned recognition among the...

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Cava opens fifth Columbus-area restaurant in Upper Arlington

UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — A fast-casual Mediterranean chain has opened another location in central Ohio. Cava at 1603 W. Lane Ave. is serving customers daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., bringing its build-your-own bowls and pitas to The Shops on Lane Avenue in Upper Arlington. It’s the chain’s fifth Columbus-area restaurant to open […]

Upper Arlington, OH · 3d

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Jingle Bells & Giraffes returns to The Wilds with Santa, animals and fun

The Wilds is inviting the community to celebrate the holiday season with Santa, animal visitors, performances and family activities Nov. 14, 15 and 22. Jingle Bells & Giraffes: Holidays at The Wilds will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on each of the three dates, according to a community announcement. Admission costs $5 for ages 13 and older and $2.50 for younger guests. Activities will include photos with Santa, cookie and ornament decorating, games, trivia and balloon animals. Animal Ambassadors from the Columbus Zoo also will take part in the celebration. A Character Ambassador from the zoo is scheduled to appear from noon to 2 p.m. Guests also can enjoy holiday performances by local choirs and orchestras along with coffee and treats. Those planning to attend Nov. 14, 15 or 22 are encourage to RSVP at thewilds.org before the dates sell out. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Jingle Bells & Giraffes returns to The Wilds with Santa, animals and fun

Columbus, OH · 3d

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A Florida Shelter Dog’s Spinning Habit Is Becoming a New Career as a Police Dog

A puppy named Bayblade kept spinning in his kennel until a rescue advocate saw drive instead of a quirk and found him a place in police K-9 training in Ohio.

Palm Beach County, FL · 22h

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First Look: Tre Kitchen & Bar

A new Italian restaurant is gearing up to open in Victorian Village. Tre Kitchen & Bar launched its soft opening schedule earlier this month and will officially open in the coming weeks at 335 W. Third Avenue. The restaurant specializes in Southern Mediterranean hearth cooking and comes from local restaurateurs Xhevair Brakaj and Koli Memushi.

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'Shattered Ice' film helps address teen suicide and mental health issues

What warning signs did Dr. Ackerman highlight for teen suicide?. Why did the Kids Mental Health Foundation host the 'Shattered Ice' screening?. The Kids Mental Health Foundation, founded by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is hosting a movie screening of “Shattered Ice", a film about a high school hockey team after a teammate dies by suicide. Nationwide Children’s psychologist Dr. John Ackerman and actor Jack Falahee joined Good Day Columbus to talk about the event. Dr. Ackerman, who helped inform the film’s script, explained the warning signs parents, coaches and friends can watch for and how to start a conversation with a young person who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. A screening and panel conversation is set for 11/10/26 at the Upper Arlington High School Performing Arts Center, in partnership with Nationwide Children’s.

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Marietta Daily Journal

Ohio’s ‘wandering bears’ signal a possible comeback for the species

On a warm night in mid July, Brandan Smith heard a sound outside his house in rural Coshocton. Curious, he opened his door and walked outside. As his eyes adjusted to the dark, he saw a large, hulking figure in his driveway, rummaging in the bins and boxes he’d readied for trash pickup the next day. “I immediately turned around, went back inside the house and slammed the door,” Smith recalled. “That image of something huge spooked me. And it just kind of dawned on me: It’s a bear.” Certain that no one would believe him unless he had proof, Smith grabbed his phone, gathered his courage and went back outside to capture a video. “Sure enough, the bear was still there, eating garbage,” Smith said. “I’d just gotten done cleaning out the deep freezer, and it was into the old freezer-burned ice cream.” According to Smith, the bear seemed completely unbothered by his presence, even though he was only about 25 feet away. Unsure what to do, Smith called the police. Then he watched the bear ransack his trash pile until a police cruiser arrived half an hour later and scared it off with a spotlight. After virtually disappearing

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Fashion Week Columbus returns for 17th year celebration

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Fashion Week Columbus is back for its 17th year, bringing what organizers describe as its biggest celebration yet of Central Ohio’s fashion scene. This year’s lineup includes nine events highlighting designers, creativity and talent in the region. The schedule ranges from runway shows and emerging designers to a focus on sustainable fashion, along with scholarships tied to the week’s programming.

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6 Things Ohioans Miss About Frisch’s Big Boy as Locations Keep Closing

In 2011, Frisch’s sold 85,000 whole pumpkin pies in the 16 weeks they were in season. With Thanksgiving coming, that’s one more thing Ohioans miss as locations close. Here’s what Ohioans miss about Frisch’s Big Boy as locations keep closing. 1. Tartar Sauce on the Big...

Ohio · 3d

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Lancaster Meijer Employees Give $5,000 Each to Youth Mental Health and Animal Shelter

Two Lancaster nonprofits will each receive $5,000 from the people who stock the shelves and run the registers at their local Meijer store, after store employees chose the STAR MH Foundation and the Fairfield Area Humane Society as this year’s local recipients for Meijer Team Gives Day on Tuesday, November 10, according to a community […]

Lancaster, OH · 1d

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This Ohio Donut Shop Never Closes And Even Serves Fresh Gyros Around The Clock

A donut shop that once sold more gyros than donuts? That’s a plot twist I didn’t see coming. Even better, the doors stay open 24 hours a day, every single day. The donuts get made by hand, fresh twice daily. The signature one combines chocolate frosting with peanut butter at its center, like the famous Ohio candy.

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Olde Towne East gets first new bookstore in more than a decade

A Columbus native is bringing a bookstore to the community where she grew up, hoping to give a new generation of children a place to read, learn and grow. The founder, Jennifer R. Farmer, told 614Now Spotlight Books is a Black woman-owned bookstore that will also be Olde Towne East’s first brick-and-mortar bookstore in more than a decade.

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These 12 Ohio Restaurants Could Save Your Thanksgiving Dinner Plans

One Ohio Thanksgiving option comes with fried chicken passed around the table inside a schoolhouse from the 1860s. Another sits across the street from a petting zoo. I love that the holiday rescue squad is this weird and wonderful. The variety keeps going. One downtown hotel dining room serves food...

Columbus, OH · 18h

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Grandview Heights, OH · 3d

Grandview coffee shop that replaced long-standing cafe closes

In early 2022, Luck Bros Coffee House announced a permanent closure of its Grandview storefront after nearly two decades. And now, the coffee shop that replaced it has met the same fate. Ohio chain Boston Stoker has closed the doors of its Grandview space, which was located at 1101 W....

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Family-Owned Vietnamese Restaurant Opens in Short North

A new spot for banh mi and pho has opened up shop in the Short North. Pho Social opened Nov. 7 at 660 N. High Street. The restaurant features a selection of Vietnamese food and coffee. As the name suggests, pho is at the center of the menu. The beef,...

Columbus, OH · 3d

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Long-delayed hotel project featured on ‘Magnolia Network’ gets new owners

A long-delayed hotel project in Columbus’ Harrison West neighborhood is getting a fresh start, with new owners taking the lead on renovations, and plans to open under a new name in early 2027. Formerly known as Hotel Plaas, the historic property will become The Harrison Hotel, according to an...

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Dog Haus Makes Ohio Debut on High Street with Buckeye-Fueled Grand Opening Weekend Nov. 13-14

Guests can score giveaways, meet former Buckeyes Mike Doss and Mekka Don and enjoy live entertainment while supporting the Upper Arlington Golden Bear Marching Band. is making its Ohio debut Friday, Nov. 13, bringing its signature Smashburgers, hot dogs, sausages, breakfast burritos, craft beer and cocktails to its new restaurant and sports bar at 1576 N. High St., on the edge of the Ohio State campus. The grand opening launches a weekend of giveaways, special appearances and live entertainment, all timed around Saturday’s Ohio State home game against Northwestern.

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7 Hidden Cafes in Columbus & Central Ohio That Most Cafe Hoppers Miss

It’s 9 AM. You walk into your usual coffee shop with your laptop bag, and every single table is taken. Again. The guy by the only outlet has three empty cups and zero plans to leave. You hate him. But also? You’re jealous. If you work remotely, you...