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Poison hemlock in Ohio: Here's how to spot the plant, prevent contact
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Poison hemlock, one of the most poisonous plants known to man, is now in its flowering period and has been slowly spreading throughout Ohio. This plant tends to grow alongside bike pathways, near park edges and fields, in ditches, meadows and dense colonies near the freeway. It is most common in central and western Ohio.
Take a look inside Granville's 18th century Manwaring House, which is older than the US
On Potter’s Lane in Granville sits a Georgian-style home with a history that goes back further than that of the United States. In the late 1700s, Christopher Manwaring, a tanner and politician from New London, Connecticut, built the illustrious 4,500-square-foot house for his family. ...
Winning Powerball numbers for the $77 million jackpot on May 18, 2024: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $77 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Saturday, May 18, 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout the state. You can see those prizes in Ohio listed below... $200 prize: 7 winners. $100 prize: 21...
Opening day for pools, splash pads in central Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It's nearly summertime and many Ohioans are starting to look for a place to keep cool this summer while staying out of the house. Many communities throughout central Ohio offer pools and splash pads for their residents. Most pools open Memorial Day weekend, but be sure to check your local spot to verify dates and times.
Fairies return to Granville's Infirmary Mound Park for annual migration
Deep in the wildflower-filled forests of Licking County, the fairies have returned. First noticed during the annual "fairy migration" in 2018, the fairies stumbled upon the beautiful blooming forests in Infirmary Mound Park and have returned each summer along a hiking trail, Licking Park District Program Manager Anne Balogh said.
Ohio State Fair Poster Contest Grand Champion Winner Announced
May 20, 2024, Press Release from by the Ohio State Fair: COLUMBUS – A grand champion has been announced in the first ever Ohio State Fair Poster Contest. Many fairs around the country host a poster competition for local artists to demonstrate their talents through an art piece that represents the fair. This year, for the first time, the Ohio State Fair hosted its own poster contest and the winning poster embodies many of the great things that fairgoers love about the Ohio State Fair.
National Book Festival to feature these two Ohio books
An essay anthology edited by Ohio University professors and a picture book biography will represent Ohio this August at the National Book Festival, according to selections recently announced. The big picture: The Library of Congress asks states to showcase titles representing their local literary heritage at the annual event in...
2 Ohio distilleries win medals in spirits competition
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A pair of Ohio distilleries have won medals in a competition from the American Spirits Council of Tasters. A.M. Scott Distillery of Troy and High Bank Distillery Co. of Columbus won gold in the blind-judged competition that included more than 1,200 entries covering whiskeys, tequilas, bourbons and others.
Ways to celebrate Ohio Wine Month in June
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio is celebrating its more than 400 wineries during June with the observance of Ohio Wine Month. In a news release, the Ohio Grape Industries Committee shared some interesting facts about the state’s grape and wine industry and Ohio Wine Month 2024. As the seventh-largest wine-producing state, the commodity is worth […]
Ohio Goes to the Movies kicks off with screening at historic Columbus theater
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Earlier this month, Ohio Goes to the Movies kicked off with a screening of the documentary "Apollo 11" (2019) at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Columbus. Part of the United States' 250th Anniversary celebration, "Ohio Goes to the Movies" is a project that will culminate in a 100-day film festival in 2026 that will highlight actors and filmmakers from all 88 counties across the Buckeye State.
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