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‘It’s a boy!’: Columbus Zoo announces birth of mandrill
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s mandrill family welcomed a new addition earlier this month. Malaika the mandrill gave birth to a healthy baby boy on May 5, the zoo announced on its Facebook. The zoo says both are doing great. “She continues to be a...
Ohio bar goes viral for new policy on weekends: Only 30 and up allowed
An Ohio bar is going viral after it started a new policy, only people 30 or older are allowed in during the weekend. Donerick’s Pub, in in Groveport outside of Columbus, made a post saying, “No exceptions, 30 & up Friday and Saturday nights.” There is also a cover charge for the bar, which starts […]
Easton Town Center suing one of their restaurant tenants
According to documents from the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Easton Town Center is suing one of their restaurant tenants and its owner. Melt Bar and Grilled, along with owner Matthew Fish, is being sued by Easton for over $200,000 according to the court documents. The lawsuit alleges that the grilled cheese restaurant known for mile-high sandwiches missed rent payments and other lease charges.
Easton sues Melt Bar and Grilled, seeks 200k in damages for missed payments
Easton Town Center is suing Melt Bar and Grilled and its owner Matthew Fish as its guarantor for breaching its lease, seeking damages in excess of $200,000, according to documents from the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. The lawsuit alleges that Melt, a Cleveland-based gourmet grilled cheese restaurant, did not pay rents...
Columbus Zoo bus returns this summer, offers daily service
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo bus will be back in service on Memorial Day Weekend. The bus takes customers from downtown Columbus to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay. According to the Central Ohio Transit Authority, the service starts May 25 and will run seven days...
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.
These 7 Columbus restaurants and bars offer outdoor rooftop dining with a view
Patios are everywhere these days, and we're about to enter that sweet spot on the calendar when outdoor drinks and dining make for a perfect night. Rooftop bars and restaurants are becoming more common around Columbus, particularly as a crowning jewel for new hotels designed to lure locals as regulars and not just transient guests.
Blacklick Woods debuts canopy walk, elevating experience with panoramic forest views
Dozens of eager outdoor enthusiasts slipped into their rain gear Friday morning to explore the newly opened Canopy Walk at Blacklick Woods Metro Park. Amid a gentle rainfall, pairs and small groups ascended the 72-foot zigzagging staircase, gaining access to the lush, untouched treetop greenery above. Perched 40 feet above...
Gospel star Kirk Franklin to bring 'Reunion Tour' back to Columbus on Sept. 19
Acclaimed gospel singer-songwriter, choir director and producer Kirk Franklin, who brought his multiartist "Reunion Tour" to Columbus last year, returns with a new slate of co-headliners Sept. 19 to Nationwide Arena. Ticket presales begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday and general sales start at 10 a.m. Wednesday at ticketmaster.com. Franklin, winner...
Hell City Tattoo Festival taking over downtown Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Tattoo artists and others travel across the country to be part of America's Favorite Tattoo Festival. Hell City Tattoo Festival brings artists together to show off their skill and express their creativity on and off the canvas. Owner and Promoter Durb Morrison shares all of what you can expect in a span of this entire weekend. For more information on the festival, head to HellCity.com.
Auction Time – Circleville Auctioneer Prepares for Exciting Tool Sale
CIRCLEVILLE – With another round of amazing items, a local auctioneer is gearing up for their upcoming sale next week, offering a plethora of items from household goods to handyman tools, all available to the highest bidder. Last Month, the company received a truckload of merchandise from Lowes, ensuring...
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