‘Biggest Kurdish restaurant in Columbus’ announces closure
Silav Cafe & Grill has closed their High Street location as of July 31. The self-described “biggest Kurdish restaurant in Columbus” announced the closure, and hopeful next chapter, via social media. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. The post said, “Important announcement. To our valued customers, family, and friends, it...
Man sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to death of Columbus toddler
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and endangering children Monday in connection with the death of a 2-year-old boy in 2020. Dioblis Williams, 26, of Worchester, Massachusetts, was sentenced to 13 to 18.5 years in prison. Initially, he pleaded not guilty to murder and
Columbus man wins $1 million in lottery scratch-off game
A Columbus man won a $1,000,000 Stacked scratch-off lottery prize at an Upper Arlington gas station.
2 additional teens charged with murder in southwest Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two additional teenagers were charged in connection with a southwest Columbus shooting that left a 15-year-old dead. The 13- and 14-year-old suspects were arrested Friday and each were charged with murder and robbery, police said. A 17-year-old suspect was previously arrested and charged with mu
Dangerous substances showing up in Ohio’s drug supply
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) released two public safety bulletins today alerting Ohioans of dangerous substances showing up in Ohio’s drug supply. All of these substances increase the risk of overdose and potentially fatal consequences. The first bulletin addresses orphine analogs. Orp
Bojangles to open Grove City restaurant, fifth location in Columbus area
GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) — Bojangles is planning another central Ohio restaurant, with a Grove City location expected to open later this year. The Southern-style chicken chain is coming to 2815 London Groveport Road, according to the company, continuing its expansion across central Ohio. It will replace a KFC restaura
Ohio State Fair sparks outrage over winning poster with ‘incorrect American flags and smiling...
A WINNING poster in a state fair art contest has left locals outraged, saying that artwork made with artificial intelligence should not be taking home the grand prize. The Ohio State Fair held a poster making contest asking amateurs and professionals to create a poster celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United St
15 Things Only People Who Grew Up in Ohio Truly Understand
Nobody hands Ohio kids a rulebook, but they learn every rule anyway. The siren blows every March, and nobody flinches. A cow made of butter shows up every August at the state fair, and nobody asks why. These are the things only people who grew up in Ohio understand. 1....
Columbus axe throwing business abruptly shutters all locations
After eight years in business and a recent 2025 expansion, Dueling Axes permanently closed all locations as of July 31, 2026. Following social media speculation and “Permanently Closed” statuses on online business profiles, 614Now confirmed the closures across Columbus directly with the Dueling Axes team. “We made the.
Ohio’s next Buc-ee’s finally has a date, and it’s sooner than people expected
Ohio’s Second Buc-ee’s Is Moving Closer to Opening Buc-ee’s fans in Ohio finally have a clearer timeline for the state’s second location. After months of construction and anticipation, the company has confirmed that its newest travel center in Huber Heights, near Dayton, is expected to open in late 2026. The announceme

















