“Efficient beer burglar” hits UA bar, leaving $500 in damage and shattered glass

The Daily Growler in Upper Arlington is cleaning up after someone shattered glass but not a sense of humor. The owners told 614NOW an employee first noticed the apparent break-in around 5:45 a.m.

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Central Ohio pub selected for filming location in upcoming movie

Sloopy’s Pub in Hilliard is having a moment in the spotlight—the bar was selected as a filming location in an upcoming movie. Sloopy’s shared about the experience via social media. The post reads “We…

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‘Something about this is different:’ True crime podcasters tease potential Brian Shaffer update

Could the disappearance that has haunted Central Ohio for nearly 20 years be near a resolution? Anyone with even a toe in the water of the ocean that is true crime content is likely familiar with the…

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Columbus chosen for National Pickle Palooza Festival

Get excited—Columbus has been chosen for the next stop of the Pickle Palooza Food & Drink Fest. The festival is coming to Huntington Park on Saturday, June 27th. The first stop of the pickle tour in…

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Hollywood Casino announces opening date for new hotel

PENN Entertainment, Inc. has announced June 12th as the opening date for a new state-of-the- art hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus. According to a press release, the 203-room hotel represents a major…

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Columbus firefighters rescue Iguana

Columbus firefighters responded to a report of a fire on the 500 block of Linwood Avenue this week, and made a surprising rescue. Thanks to the quick response from the fire crew…

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Former Columbus Crew players receive lifetime MLS ban for betting on their own games

A pair of former Columbus Crew players were handed down a lifetime ban from Major League Soccer (MLS) for engaging in “extensive gambling on soccer, including on their own teams.” On March 9…

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Columbus Library post poking fun of McDonalds CEO goes viral

In case you didn’t already, the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) is actually one of the most-followed public libraries on social media, ranking fourth nationally with more than 300,000 followers.

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Ohio State University President resigns due to inappropriate relationship

Ohio State University leadership announced in a statement this morning that the University Board of Trustees has accepted President Ted Carter’s resignation effective immediately.

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Proposed bill would ban exclusive streaming of OSU football games

Ohio bar owners are banning together in support of a bill that would ban OSU football games from being aired exclusively via streaming. Senator Bill DeMora (D-Columbus) introduced Senate Bill 94 last…

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