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Popular farm market scaling back operations after co-owner killed in farming accident

The landscape of a beloved local business is changing as it continues deal with a tragic loss. Yesterday, local farm and farm market Mitchell’s Berries announced that—due to the passing of co-founder Paul Detwiler, known as “Farmer Paul”—Mitchell’s will no longer be offering u-pick berries (one of its popular annual attractions) starting next year.

Columbus, OH · 4d

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This Small-Town Ohio Italian Restaurant Just Won A Major Food Award, And Its Pasta Is Worth The Trip

Columbus Monthly has named this little Italian spot the Best Italian Restaurant for four straight years, from 2023 through 2026. Its chef also picked up Best Chef honors in both 2025 and 2026. That streak started fast. The restaurant opened in 2020, during the pandemic, and was crowned Best New...

Columbus, OH · 3d

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10 Things Most Ohio Residents Never Knew About Bobcats

Ohio has a wild cat that can live surprisingly close to farms, wooded backyards, and quiet country roads without most people ever noticing. A bobcat may cross a property shortly after sunset, follow a creek through a neighborhood, or rest beneath a fallen tree just beyond the reach of someone’s backyard camera. By morning, there may be little evidence that the animal was ever there.

Ohio · 5d

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The Tiny Amish Town In Ohio With Homemade Food So Good It Belongs On Your Bucket List

Some bucket lists have skydiving and safaris on them, but yours is about to get a lot more delicious and a lot more Ohio. Millersburg, the county seat of Holmes County, is a small town that punches so far above its weight class that it deserves its own championship belt.

Millersburg, OH · 5d

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Locals Line Up Early At This Cleveland, Ohio Deli For Corned Beef Sandwiches Big Enough To Share

Some Cleveland mornings start with an alarm clock, and some start with a line out the door before lunch has even crossed anyone’s mind. On one stretch of the city’s east side, people show up early, wait their turn, and leave with corned beef sandwiches so tall that two people can split one and still feel full.

Cleveland, OH · 1d

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7 Things Ohioans Know About Bob Evans That the Rest of the Country Doesn’t

Buy Bob Evans mashed potatoes at the store, and they probably came from one plant in Lima, Ohio. Elsewhere, Bob Evans is mostly a name on a package or a restaurant sign. Here’s what Ohioans know about Bob Evans that the rest of the country doesn’t. 1. Homestead...

Ohio · 3d

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12 Hole-In-The-Wall Eateries In Central Ohio Most Visitors Miss

Ever driven past a tiny restaurant and wondered whether you’re missing out on something good?. I do that more often than I’d like to admit, especially when the place looks so ordinary that most people probably wouldn’t give it a second glance. Central Ohio has plenty of...

Columbus, OH · 3d

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This Little Ohio House Is Home To A Surprisingly Good Italian Restaurant

Tucked away in a cozy little house at 100 Granville Street in Columbus, Ohio, Lola & Giuseppe’s Trattoria is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve been invited to a family dinner. With a 4.7-star rating from over 1,200 reviews, this mom-and-pop Italian gem has earned a serious reputation for bold flavors, warm service, and an atmosphere that feels more like grandma’s kitchen than a restaurant.

Columbus, OH · 3d

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Florida-Based Café Coming to Westerville

A new spot for coffee and beignets is opening in Westerville this month. Beignets & Brew is expected to open in early November at 7381 State Rt. 3 in Westerville. The café is known for its New Orleans-style beignets and specialty coffee. Founded in 2023 in Destin, Florida, Beignets...

Westerville, OH · 3d

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7 Local TV Hosts Ohio Kids Grew Up Watching

If you grew up in Dayton, you may have been one of the kids packed into the WHIO-TV studio for Uncle Orrie’s show. Every Ohio city seemed to have its own after-school host, and you probably still remember yours. Here are the local TV hosts Ohio kids grew up...

Cleveland, OH · 1d

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Ohio Buc-ee’s finally owns its next site

Ohio’s next Buc-ee’s is no longer waiting on a land deal. The planned travel center has moved one clear step beyond The Coconut Mama’s previous Ohio Buc-ee’s update, although drivers…

Mansfield, OH · 1d

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6 Bathroom Habits in Ohio That Could Make Other Americans Uncomfortable

An Ohio lake weekend or camping trip can involve a very different bathroom routine from a city hotel stay. You might walk to a shower house, use a toilet without a flush, or learn that the restroom on a boat stores waste for later disposal. Unfamiliar does not necessarily mean unhygienic; it usually means the facility works differently.

Ohio · 3d

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Wake Up And Drive To This Ohio Diner Where Breakfast Is Basically A Local Legend

Some mornings, a bowl of cereal just isn’t going to cut it, and that’s exactly why Doug’s Classic ’57 Diner in Alliance, Ohio exists. This place isn’t just a spot to grab eggs and coffee. It’s a full-on experience that makes you feel like you’ve...

Alliance, OH · 5d

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10 Blue-Collar Restaurants In Ohio With Huge Portions And Affordable Prices

Ohio runs on hard work. From the factory floors of Akron to the farm fields near Mount Vernon, people here know what it means to earn a paycheck, and they know a good meal should respect it. That is why the state is packed with diners and grills that pile...

Ohio · 1d

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The 13 Best Mexican Restaurants In Ohio Serving Truly Authentic Flavor

Ohio might be best known for its corn fields, rock and roll history, and passionate sports fans, but the state is also home to some seriously incredible Mexican food. From Cleveland to Cincinnati, Columbus to Dayton, talented chefs and passionate restaurant owners have brought the bold, rich flavors of Mexico straight to the heart of the Midwest.

Ohio · 5d

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Local store sells $150,000 Ohio Lottery Powerball ticket

The Powerball drawing is still going on and the estimated jackpot is $793 million, the second-largest Powerball jackpot of 2026.

Columbiana, OH · 3d

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This Ohio Seafood Market Serves Hearty Fried Catfish, And Even A Florida Native Calls It The Freshest Around

Ohio sits hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean, so fresh seafood here can feel like a long shot. Yet on the west side of Columbus, one small market has people from Florida, a state surrounded by water on three sides, saying it has the freshest catch they have found in years.

Columbus, OH · 1d

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The Huge Ohio Deli Market Where You Can Eat, Shop, And Browse For Hours In 2026

Who knew a grocery run could include 75 deli meats and over 50 cheeses, all sliced to order? I’m convinced that kind of choice turns a quick errand into a full afternoon. To me, that’s the best kind of trouble. The building alone stretches across 55,000 square feet...

Ohio · 3d

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Mega Millions: Numbers hit in Ohio

If you played the Mega Millions on Tuesday you may be holding a ticket worth some cash.

Ohio · 2d

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After 13 years, restaurant chain closes Dublin eatery; One left in Central Ohio

A restaurant chain has closed the doors of a Central Ohio restaurant, leaving just one location left in the Columbus area. According to the brand’s website, Moe’s Southwest Grill has closed the doors of its Dublin eatery. It was located at 700 Hospital Dr. With the closure of...

Dublin, OH · 6h