Columbus OH

A couple of years ago, my family was preparing for a trip to Columbus, Ohio, for a weekend. Our only plan was to go to Legoland, so we had plenty of time to do whatever else we wanted. I let my son, Rollins (who was nine at the time), do some research to see if anything in the area tickled his fancy.

Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office announced that 8 people were indicted on one count of obstructing justice each on Thursday.

In early May, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) introduced a pilot program in two state prisons to permit the use of Tasers. One day after launching, ODRC Director Annette Chambers-Smith asked Ohio lawmakers for the funds to expand Tasers to all prisons. At the Ohio Justice &...

Wondering where to find the biggest and best bargain spots in Ohio?. These 12 enormous bazaars offer treasure-filled adventures where your dollars stretch further than you’d believe!. 1. Traders World Market (Lebanon) Pull into the parking lot and you’ll immediately spot those iconic red horse silhouettes flanking...

Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences hide in the most ordinary-looking places, waiting to surprise your taste buds and change your definition of breakfast perfection. Delaney’s Diner in Columbus, Ohio, is exactly that kind of delicious paradox. You’ve probably driven past dozens of places like this...

We’ve all heard the analogy about the frog who’s unaware the water it’s in is boiling, because the pot was cool when he climbed in and the temperature was raised slowly without the frog noticing tiny temperature bumps. The point is that we get into ridiculously untenable...

OHIO — A 44-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash early Saturday morning on State Route 28 in Miami Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers from the Batavia Post responded to the scene around 2 a.m. near the intersection of SR-28 and Business 28. Investigators say the motorcyclist,...

OHIO — A lucky customer in Lancaster is celebrating after winning a $300,000 top prize from the Ohio Lottery’s $10 Feeling Lucky scratch-off game. The winning ticket was sold at Circle K #5556, located at 1299 N. Memorial Drive. After federal and state taxes, the winner will take home approximately $216,000. As a...

Nestled in the gentle hills of Ohio’s Amish Country, Der Dutchman in Walnut Creek has locals whispering reverently about what might be the most transcendent chicken pot pie experience this side of heaven. This isn’t just another roadside attraction with a gimmicky claim to fame—this is the real deal,...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Staying cool in triple-digit temperatures is a challenge for all of us, but not everyone is able to limit their exposure to the extreme heat. On most days, you can find John Crabtree strumming a guitar near the driveway to a Columbus shopping center. “I've been...