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Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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Historic Lancaster shoe factory reborn as 60-unit luxury apartment complex

LANCASTER − The former Fairfield Shoe Company building at 219 N. Columbus St. is no longer just sitting and deteriorating. It is now a 60-unit luxury apartment complex with the retail set to open later on the first floor. The building is now called The Shumaker because of its past as a shoe factory and city's German history. It also once housed the Essex Wire Company. It sat vacant for about 20 years before Urban Restorations converted it into the apartment building loaded with amenities. The second- and third-floor residential units are complete, so work is now focused on making the ground floor suitable for commercial tenants. The project cost is around $20 million or so. Some history The building's last occupant was Fairfield Industries, then a division of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities. It moved out of the building in 2005 and the building had stood vacant until the renovation started in 2023. The building dates to between 1900 and 1910 when it was originally the Fairfield Shoe Company. The Essex Wire Company bought it in 1947. Urban Restorations President Bob Schilling previously said the building's industrial look will be built into the renovation, which it was.

Lancaster, OH · 1d

metromonthly.net

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Ohio Proud introduces 2026 Holiday Gift Box

The Ohio Department of Agriculture is introducing the 2026 Ohio Proud Holiday Gift Box. The box contains holiday treats from Ohio businesses in various regions of the Buckeye State, including Apple Maple BBQ Sauce from Hays Orchard & Cider Miller in Columbiana. Each holiday gift box is $100, which includes...

Ohio · 3d
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NBC4 Columbus

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Columbus woman uses TikTok to help those in need

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A local woman is using her social media to help people in central Ohio take one less thing off their plate. Kara Riepenhoff launched a series on her TikTok fittingly called One Less Thing. In each video, she shares different ways she is helping people in her community, from helping struggling […]

Columbus, OH · 1d

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Local Doc Series Highlights Fashionable Cause

An unlikely project for Brett Langolf, founder of Columbus-based brand experience studio CXG, came to be over ice cream. Langolf says he and Lisa Goldsand, veteran of the global apparel industry including a leadership role with Abercrombie & Fitch, were at Johnson’s Ice Cream in Bexley. “We were eating...

Columbus, OH · 1d
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NBC4 Columbus

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Columbus-area weekend events for Nov. 5-8, 2026: Buckeyes, comedy, tattoo fest

Columbus offers a variety of events for the first weekend of November, including sporting matches, musical theater, comedy shows, and festivals.

Columbus, OH · 19h

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Santa arrives in Columbus at Cabela’s with parade and free treats this weekend

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Santa is coming to Columbus in a way families have never seen before. Cabela’s will host the kickoff for Santa’s Wonderland on Saturday, Nov. 7, as Santa cruises into the store on a fire truck to begin the Christmas celebration. Families are invited to welcome Santa’s arrival at the outdoor parade which organizers say will feature the OSU Fishing Team, Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland, Westerville Cub Scout Pack 966, Randy and Matt Fishing and the Simon Kenton Council (Polaris District).

Columbus, OH · 23h

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Restoration of iconic downtown Newark buildings wins state preservation awards

One historic preservation project after another has led to a Cinderella-like transformation of downtown Newark into a gem among destinations for local residents and tourists alike. An acknowledgment of the work done to improve Courthouse Square and preserve the historic buildings around the 150-year-old Licking County Courthouse will come on...

Newark, OH · 1d

littermedia.com

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Homeland Credit Union donates $25,000 to Support New Mighty Children’s Museum Exhibit

CHILLICOTHE, OHIO – Homeland Credit Union has made a $25,000 donation to the Mighty Children’s Museum to support the creation of a new interactive train table exhibit designed to engage children through play while introducing foundational financial education concepts. The new train table will replace a beloved exhibit...

Chillicothe, OH · 2d

midwestliving.com

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These Are the Midwest’s Most Breathtaking Chihuly Glass Installations

When I first saw a collection of Dale Chihuly’s glass sculptures, at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, so many adjectives rushed to mind: Exuberant. Kaleidoscopic. Dynamic. His work has never failed to captivate me since—and indeed, Chihuly, now 85, is considered the most popular and influential glass artist in the world.

Columbus, OH · 20h

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Sistine Chapel Replica Exhibit Lands at Polaris Fashion Place This Friday

A touring exhibition recreating every one of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes opens Friday at Polaris Fashion Place, bringing life-size reproductions of the ceiling and altar masterpieces to a mall in suburban Columbus. Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition runs through Dec. 27, with tickets already on sale for visitors eager to see the recreated frescoes up close without a trip to Vatican City.

Columbus, OH · 1d

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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

Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer

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These mysterious rock carvings in Ohio could be a thousand years old

Ohio's history stretches back centuries, and some of it is carved into the sandstone of southern Ohio. But exactly how old those carvings are remains a mystery to this day. The Leo Petroglyphs are a series of ancient rock carvings in southern Ohio that were likely created by people of the Fort Ancient culture, according to the Ohio History Connection . Their exact age, however, is unknown. Here's what to know about the centuries-old carvings and what historians know about their origins. Language: This food is the word Ohioans struggle to pronounce most The exact age of Ohio's Leo Petroglyphs remains a mystery The exact age of the petroglyphs isn't known. Based on the weathering of the sandstone, the Ohio History Connection says that the carvings are probably no more than 1,000 years old and were likely created by people of the Fort Ancient culture. The site contains 37 petroglyphs, or figures carved into a sandstone outcrop, depicting humans, birds, human and animal footprints, a fish, a snake and other figures. A shelter house covers the sandstone slab containing the carvings, protecting the rock art from the elements. Where are the Leo Petroglyphs in Ohio? Leo Petroglyphs & Nature Preserve

Ohio · 2d

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This Historic Ohio Jail Is Now One Of The State’s Most Fascinating Museums

A sheriff once raised his family under the same roof as the prisoners he guarded. That unusual setup played out inside one sturdy 1878 building in Ohio. The house side was filled with period furniture and homey rooms. Behind it sat a cell block that guides showed off almost exactly as it was left.

Ohio · 2d

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The Underrated Railway Museum In Ohio That Every Polar Express Fan Absolutely Needs To Visit

If you’ve ever watched The Polar Express and thought, “I need that in my real life,” then Worthington, Ohio has some very good news for you. The Ohio Railway Museum is the kind of place that makes you feel like the magic of that story isn’t just something that lives in a movie.

Ohio · 2d

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These 11 Ohio Museums Offer A Budget Friendly Way To Spend A November Day

One Ohio museum holds nearly 5,000 pencil sharpeners, but the free museum that grabbed me first displays President Kennedy’s Air Force One. You can get an up-close look at it without buying a ticket. That’s the fun surprise of Ohio in late fall. Gray skies roll in, yet some...

Cincinnati, OH · 3d

Prime Timer

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Jon Stewart’s Daily Show jokes Ohio voters were “turned off” by Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial Ad, following loss

Democratic Ohio Governor-elect Amy Acton greets a crowd of her supporters after her victory was announced at a midterm election night watch party at the Hilton Downtown Columbus on November 03, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.(Source: Getty) The Daily Show, hosted by Jon Stewart, recently joked about its understanding of why Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for governor of Ohio, won over Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The show, hosted by Jon Stewart, who is known for his frequent criticism of Trump-backed Republican candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy, spoke about how voters had decided to vote for...

Ohio · 1d

13 Action News

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Helping Parents Cheris Every Stage of Childhood

Ohio · 23h

Animal of Things

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Petting Zoo Laws in Ohio: Licenses, Permits, and Safety Rules Operators Must Follow

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Most people assume a single state agency hands out one “petting zoo license” and that’s the end of it. In reality, petting zoo laws in Ohio come from at least four different layers of government at once — federal, state, county, and municipal — and missing any one of them can shut an exhibit down … This article, Petting Zoo Laws in Ohio: Licenses, Permits, and Safety Rules Operators Must Follow , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Antifreeze Poisoning Liability Laws in Illinois: Who Pays When a Pet Is Harmed • Pet Theft Penalties in North Dakota: What the Law Says about Stealing a Dog or Cat • Pet Liability at Holiday Gatherings in Arizona: What Hosts and Guests Should Know

Ohio · 1d

Talk 103.9 & 1340

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Ohio Claimed The Only State Rock Song With Hang On Sloopy, While Texas Still Debates Its Choice

Finding the right rock song to represent a state turns out to be surprisingly tricky. Texas has plenty of candidates, but many carry controversial lyrics that would never pass through the legislature.

Ohio · 21h