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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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Columbus-area Chinese restaurant closes after 20 years in business

Another longtime Ohio restaurant has served its final meals after two decades in business. Q2 China Bistro, a popular Chinese restaurant in the Columbus area, permanently closed its doors October…

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5 Things Wild Turkeys Do in Ohio Before Thanksgiving That Most Ohioans Never Notice

Hear leaves rustling under an oak this fall, and you may have found a flock of wild turkeys feeding on acorns. These are the things wild turkeys do before Thanksgiving that most Ohioans never notice. 1. Joining Big Flocks. Wild turkeys tend to group together in large flocks during the...

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Ohio Lottery begins first gaming system overhaul in two decades with Scientific Games

The Ohio Lottery is replacing the technology behind lottery sales across the state, starting with new self-serve kiosks that began rolling out to retailers in October. The upgrade moves the Lottery to a new gaming system from Scientific Games, with go-live expected in spring 2027. “This first major upgrade to...

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Mega Millions: Winning tickets in Ohio

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $555 million!

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Indulge in a Day of Delicious Restaurants and Antique Malls in Powell

Start your day in the heart of Powell at Serenity Skincare and Massage (185 S. Liberty St.) before looking for one-of-a-kind gifts at clothing store Finn & Roe (27 S. Liberty St.), apparel and lifestyle shop Zen Hen (37 S. Liberty St.) or Peachtree Street (87 W. Olentangy St.) for decor. Powell Liberty Antique Mall (18 N. Liberty St.) and the Blackberry Patch (71 W. Olentangy St.) also offer aisles of surprising, retro finds.

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Generations Of Columbus Families Have Celebrated Birthdays At Schmidt’s Sausage Haus In German Village

Some Columbus birthdays come with a cake, a candle, and a polka band playing nearby. For well over a century, one family-run restaurant in the brick streets of German Village has been the place where grandparents, parents, and kids gather to mark another year. The tables fill up fast, the...

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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 […]

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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

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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.

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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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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 […]

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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.

Columbus, OH · 3d

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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...

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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,...