13 Secret Ohio Lakes That Reward Anyone Willing To Look A Little Harder
Most people think of Ohio as flat cornfields and highway exits, but that is just not true. Hidden among the hills and hollows are lakes that feel more like mountain retreats than Midwest water. These spots do not advertise themselves with billboards or crowded marinas. Instead, they wait quietly behind...
February deals: $1 Wendy’s single, free chili, Thin Mint Frostys, more
Wendy's is offering special holiday-themed discounts and new limited-time menu items in February, including a $1 Dave's Single cheeseburger, free chili, a bacon cheeseburger, a chicken tenders wrap, and Girl Scout Thin Mints Frosty Fusion and Swirl.
$50,000 Powerball ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Ohio for the Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 drawing. The winning numbers were 23, 43, 58, 60, 64 and the Powerball was 24. The Power Play multiplier was 2x. No ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $142 million jackpot, which carried a cash […] The post...
Ohio State faculty member who struck cameraman facing assault charge
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio State University faculty member is facing a charge of assault after striking an independent journalist who was attempting an on-campus interview, according to a university spokesperson. OSU chief spokesperson Ben Johnson said that assistant professor Luke Perez has been served a...
14-year-old recovering after north Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A teenager is recovering after being shot in Columbus’ Forest Park East neighborhood Saturday night. The shooting occurred just around 8:40 p.m. in the 1900 block of Brimfield Road. Columbus police dispatchers told NBC4 that a 14-year-old was transported to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in...
Popular Boutique: Shuttering All Ohio Locations in Massive Nationwide Liquidation
The familiar charm of the "treasure hunt" boutique is disappearing from Ohio’s shopping malls. Francesca’s, the Houston-based women’s fashion retailer known for its curated selection of clothing, jewelry, and quirky gifts, is officially winding down its business. In early February 2026, the company filed for Chapter...
This Massive Vintage Shop In Ohio Is Every Bargain Hunter’s Dream Come True
There’s a place in Reynoldsburg where time doesn’t just stand still—it’s actually for sale, neatly arranged in booths and display cases. Heritage Square Antique Mall sits unassumingly in the Columbus suburb, its brick exterior and green awnings giving little hint of the treasure trove waiting inside.
59-year-old woman arrested after fatal fight in downtown Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 59-year-old woman was arrested Saturday after a reported fatal fight in downtown Columbus, police said. According to the Columbus Division of Police, Monica Peaks was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of an adult victim. Police said officers were called around 2:30 p.m. to...
Disposal of ‘military-grade ammunition’ results in loud booms heard in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Columbus Division of Fire Bomb Squad assisted in disposing of “outdated military-grade ammunition” Friday night, resulting in loud booms heard in Columbus. The fire department, working with personnel from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, responded to a facility in Knox County after a new...
Upper Arlington Teen’s Suicide Rocks School as Parents Rip Silence on Bullying Alerts
Months after 14-year-old Carter Edell died by suicide on Sept. 23, 2025, his parents say they are still fighting to understand what really happened during his school day at Hastings Middle School. Steven and Melissa Edell recall a call from school staff that afternoon about what sounded like a minor "wet paper towel"...

















