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5 Ohio Christmas Light Displays Ohioans Say Are Worth the Drive

Clifton Mill’s Christmas lights come back on Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving. Other Ohio displays open sooner, so you don’t have to wait for the holiday to see lights. Here are the Christmas light displays Ohioans say are worth the drive. 1. Cincinnati Zoo. The Cincinnati Zoo,...

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Columbus Hot Chocolate Run Set for Nov. 15 With Fondue Mugs

Sunday's SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run puts 5K, 10K and 15K fields on Columbus streets, then sends finishers toward a mug of fondue rather than a quiet exit from the course. The race is scheduled for Nov. 15, according to the SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Columbus page, which frames the morning as a choice of distance and a reason to stay for the party.

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Ohio Attorney General-Elect Kulewicz Names Transition Director as He Prepares to Take Office

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General-elect John J. Kulewicz has named Colin Flanagan as director of his transition team as he prepares to take office in January, marking a change in political leadership at the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Kulewicz, a Democrat, defeated Republican Keith Faber in the Nov....

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26 Affordable Christmas Events in Columbus, Ohio to Enjoy in 2026

Free holiday activities, festive Christmas markets, magical light displays, and family-friendly experiences around Central Ohio. There is something about Christmas in Columbus that makes me want to pack our calendar with every festive activity possible. The twinkling lights, Christmas music, holiday markets, and naturally all the hot chocolate. But here’s...

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Some Ohio fuel dipping below $3 ahead of Thanksgiving, analysts say

Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information. A... Thanksgiving miracle? The Ohio average gas price is dipping lower and lower ahead of the autumn holiday, with some stations reporting $2.99 per gallon on Nov. 13, according to fuel price tracker GasBuddy. As the war in Iran continues to impact everyday Buckeyes at the pump, that's certainly something to be grateful for. Ohio's average price per gallon was $3.57 as of Nov. 13. That's down six cents from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, and 34 cents from a week ago, according to AAA. It's also 30 cents below the national average. The Columbus metro area's average price per gallon dropped a little over six cents from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13 as well to $3.58. On Nov. 6, the average price per gallon was $3.95, according to AAA. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } 11 states with gas prices below $3 and cheapest station in the nation at $2.69/gal this morning! GasBuddy tracking $2.99/gal prices in several states, with cheapest price listed:NC $2.69TN $2.69TX $2.75GA $2.79OK $2.79CO $2.87IN $2.88SC $2.97KY $2.99MS $2.99OH $2.99 — Patrick De Haan (@GasBuddyGuy) November 11, 2026 Did the

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Anita Somani, Indian-American Physician, Wins Re-Election to Ohio House

Anita Somani, an Indian American physician, has secured a third term in the Ohio House of Representatives, defeating Republican Kelly Hunter-Kalagidis with 70.79% of the vote. Dr. Anita Somani’s political journey intertwines her medical career, advocacy for reproductive health, and public service in Ohio. The Indian American Democrat has successfully won re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the state’s 8th House District.

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Ohio State and Microsoft Bet $250 Million on a ‘Smart Hospital’ in Columbus

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Microsoft are teaming up on a five-year, $250 million partnership to build a “smart hospital” model in Columbus — a system meant to connect patient data across departments, ease the paperwork load on doctors and nurses, and let hospital rooms respond to the people in them, according to […]

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Columbus-area weekend events for Nov. 12-15, 2026: Fashion week, concerts and dog show

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus offers a vibrant lineup of weekend events through Nov. 15, with highlights such as Fashion Week Columbus and the Mid-Ohio Cluster Dog Shows. Fun-seekers can look forward to major performances from artists like Little Big Town at Mershon Auditorium and two exciting Blue Jackets matchups. Additional events include the Columbus Vintage […]

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Southwest Dublin housing proposal calls for over 600 units on 137-acre property

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — A large housing development proposed for southwest Dublin would bring hundreds of homes to the city’s rural edge, next to land Columbus has already rezoned for a neighborhood of roughly 2,000 homes. The plan calls for 633 units on 137 acres at 7495 Rings Road, with neighborhood shops, public parks and […]

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North Linden Church Opens Columbus's First Climate Resilience Hub After 5-Day Outage

A North Linden church campus has become the city of Columbus's first climate resilience hub, a dedicated space where residents can find heat, power and a place to charge their phones when severe weather knocks out the electric grid. The Maize Manor campus hosted a dedication ceremony Thursday evening, marking the culmination of roughly a year of planning and construction.

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State v. Johnson: GPS tracking and the law

How court interpretations of the law and the U.S. and Ohio constitutions are applied to people’s rights are featured in cases on display in the Visitor Education Center at the Supreme Court of Ohio. The center’s “Eye In the Sky” exhibit features a case that seems as if you’re watching your favorite cop or legal drama as you learn the twists in the legal process.

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Mayor proposes Columbus’ largest operating budget

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus’ mayor announced his largest-ever proposed operating budget, totaling $1.3 billion, with the largest investments going toward public safety and housing. The announcement comes amid rising tensions with Mayor Andrew Ginther and Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin as the two prepare to face off in next year’s mayoral race. The […]

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Columbus could see another double digit water rate hike to pay for water infrastructure projects

Columbus is weighing another steep water bill increase that would cost the average household an extra $123 annually, one year after a similar increase was proposed. An 18% increase would impact customers in Columbus, its suburbs and outlying communities that rely on the city's water systems if approved by Columbus City Council. Projections presented by Columbus Water and Power last year show water bills could increase by more than 10% for the next several years until 2032.

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Columbus’ top 10 businesses honored in Nextdoor’s Fave Awards

Nextdoor announced the winners of its 2026 Fave Awards for the Columbus metro area, highlighting top local businesses selected by community voting.

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Final Central Ohio Outdoor Car Shows – Miller’s, Fall Harvest & Veterans Day

The 2026 Central Ohio outdoor car show season has officially come to a close, but there are still a handful of cruise-ins and cars & coffee events remaining on the November calendar. This week’s News & Notes features reports from three of the season’s final outdoor shows: Miller’s Fall Swap...

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Voters flip Ohio blue and choose Dr. Amy Acton as state’s first female elected governor

Following Election Day, Ohio has voted out multiple Republican incumbents for Democrats with a majority of Democratic votes coming from urban counties with big cities within them. The Ohio victories were part of broader Democratic wins nationwide, with the party gaining control of the U.S. Senate and House. The Associated...

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Court documents reveal details about woman who ran brothel on Columbus’ west side

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Here’s why you might be noticing longer wait times at Franklin County Job and Family Services

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Columbus warming center opens ahead of cold weather

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As the weather gets colder, several organizations around the city will be making sure everyone has a warm place to go. The Community Shelter Board funds several warming centers in Columbus. The first opened Friday morning. It’s called 3rd Shift Warming Cooling Center and is located at 1015 E. Main Street at […]