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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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614now.com

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After 37 years, a Central Ohio golf course announces closure

After nearly 40 years, a Sunbury golf club is closing its doors. Bent Tree Golf Club, at 350 Bent Tree Rd., announced on Monday that the course will be permanently closing on November 16. “Since opening in 1989, Bent Tree has been more than just a golf course. It has...

Sunbury, OH · 3d
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Grab Your Putter And Head To The Most Ridiculously Fun Mini Golf Course In Ohio

You could spend your weekend doing something sensible and forgettable, or you could drive to Rolling Greens Miniature Golf in Uniontown, Ohio, and spend two hours being genuinely, unreservedly happy. The choice is obvious. Rolling Greens is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you don’t do this...

Uniontown, OH · 11d
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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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takingthekids.com

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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

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 · 3d

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Chesapeake & Ohio 1308 Arrives at Age of Steam

The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum in Sugarcreek, Ohio, has announced the arrival of Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-2 1308, transferred from the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society (CPHRHS) in Huntington, W. Va. The engine joins the museum’s ever-growing collection as its 25th steam locomotive and its first articulated.

Sugarcreek, OH · 2d

golfdaily.com

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Golf in Coshocton, Ohio: 2 Rounds, 2 Nights & More Charm Than You’d Expect

I’ll admit it, when someone first mentioned a golf weekend in Coshocton, Ohio, I had to pull up a map. But after two nights based out of the Roscoe Boutique Motel, two very different rounds of golf, and a wine flight with a river view, I left wondering why this corner of east-central Ohio isn’t on more golfers’ radar.

Coshocton, OH · 19h

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Walking Into Lehman’s In Kidron Is Like Finding An Old General Store That Never Stopped Growing

An entire 1849 barn was taken apart in one town and rebuilt, peg by peg, as part of a store. That store now stretches about a quarter-mile from end to end. I can’t imagine a better excuse to wear comfortable shoes. Inside, you’ll find wood cookstoves, oil lamps, and...

Kidron, OH · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 1d

The Daily Record

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Artist uses a 104-foot canvas to celebrate Wooster’s heritage and identity

WOOSTER - Last summer, Main Street Wooster put out a request for proposals for an artist to paint a downtown mural. Wooster native Isabel Bongue answered the call. Bongue, 36, was born and raised in Wooster before moving to Columbus. She's been painting murals for 10 years. She's a graphic designer as well as a tattoo artist. Painting set backdrops first piqued Bongue's interset in painting on a larger scale. Bongue took a shot at the request for proposals since it was in her hometown. "I regularly look for calls for artists," said Bongue. "I probably spend three to five days out of every month trying to." Bongue started the mural on Sept. 14 and planned to have it finished by October. However, unexpected circumstances pushed the completion date to the end of October. The mural beautifies the 104-foot side of a building. The creative process Two ways entities advertise for mural artists are through requests for qualifications and requests for proposals. Requests for qualifications require artists to submit their resume and portfolio, move onto the final step in the interview process, and then, if selected, create a proposal image. Requests for proposals include submitting a picture, and there is

Wooster, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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The Best Damn Band’s One Trip Down Broadway

Every Ohio college band with a Macy’s story has a favorite year. Ohio University has three. Miami has two. Ohio State has exactly one — and for the most famous marching band in Ohio, one was all it ever got. On Thanksgiving morning, November 22, 2018, the Ohio State University Marching Band — the Best […]

Ohio · 8h

NBC4 Columbus

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Golf club in Sunbury to close after more than three decades of business

A golf club in Sunbury is preparing to permanently close after 37 years of business.

Sunbury, OH · 8h

Richland Source

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A holiday tradition takes the stage: Richland Academy of the Arts presents The Nutcracker Ballet at the Renaissance Theatre December 5 & 6

MANSFIELD, OHIO. For many families across North Central Ohio, the holiday season doesn’t truly begin until the curtain rises on The Nutcracker. This December, Richland Academy of the Arts returns to the Renaissance Theatre with its eleventh annual production of The Nutcracker Ballet, with three performances December 5 and 6 as part of Christmas at […] The post A holiday tradition takes the stage: Richland Academy of the Arts presents The Nutcracker Ballet at the Renaissance Theatre December 5 & 6 appeared first on Richland Source .

Mansfield, OH · 20h

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Local author’s dreams come true after opening ‘Lit and Lore’ bookstore in Fremont

FREMONT, Ohio (WTVG) - A local author decided to bring back a bookstore to Fremont, and you could say she did it for the plot. Olivia Jenkins hopes the opening of Lit and Lore will start a new chapter in Fremont. Jenkins wants the bookstore to be a safe haven...

Fremont, OH · 3d

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Sandusky County offers history and flashlight tours of former jail in Fremont

FREMONT, Ohio (WTVG) - Sandusky County is hosting one last history and flashlight tour this season of a former jail on Fremont’s Croghan Street that held inmates less than 40 years ago. The building now holds the county commissioners’ and coroner’s offices. History of the jail. John...

Sandusky County, OH · 1d

travelmag.com

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This Ohio Hall Of Fame Celebrates Rock Music History With Guitars, Costumes And Memorabilia

The architect behind the glass pyramid in Paris once admitted he knew almost nothing about rock music. He still ended up designing an entire Ohio museum built around it. The board’s fix was simple: take him to rock concerts until it clicked. That’s homework with a seriously good soundtrack.

Cleveland, OH · 1d

Medina County Gazette

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Wadsworth Turkey Drop returns Friday

WADSWORTH — Stuffed turkeys will take a flying leap from a downtown Wadsworth building Friday as Wadsworth Community Radio brings back its Turkey Drop for a second year. Inspired by the classic Thanksgiving episode of the television sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati,” the event features stuffed-animal turkeys tossed from the top of the radio station’s building, with prizes waiting for participants.

Wadsworth, OH · 1d