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A restaurant chain founded in 1983 was one of the many that filed for bankruptcy this year. But, they’re back and better, according to new owners. Hooters of America, who owns the restaurant Hooters, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March of this year to address the $376 million in debt. Dozens of...

OHIO — A vehicle pursuit that began Saturday afternoon on Interstate 80 ended with two arrests and minor injuries to a state trooper, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers with the OSHP Hiram Post said the pursuit began around 12:15 p.m. on the Ohio Turnpike in Streetsboro Township after troopers...

Ohio mornings have a special rhythm when coffee keeps flowing and plates never seem to empty. In towns and cities across the Buckeye State, breakfast buffets turn early hours into leisurely feasts packed with fluffy eggs, crisp bacon, golden waffles, and unexpected regional favorites. Locals linger for second and...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio drivers will pay more for several Bureau of Motor Vehicles services next year as fee increases approved in the state’s two‑year budget take effect Jan. 1. The annual state registration fee will rise by $5, bringing the base cost to $16 for most...

OHIO — One person was hospitalized Sunday night following a shooting at a Raising Cane’s restaurant in Mayfield Heights, according to the Mayfield Heights Police. Police said officers were called to the restaurant at Raising Cane’s – 5880 Mayfield Rd just before 10 p.m. after reports of a shooting. Upon arrival,...

Los Guachos Taqueria wants to set the record straight after an online video sparked rumors linking the Columbus taqueria to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). 614NOW uncovered a Facebook reel which appears to be the video in question. In it, a woman says the manager at the Sawmill Road restaurant told her...

Looking for affordable cities in Ohio where your Social Security check can cover your living expenses?. These 10 cities offer budget-friendly living and charming communities that retirees love!. 1. Lorain. Lorain sits beautifully along Lake Erie, offering waterfront views without the waterfront prices. This...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The holiday week reprieve of central Ohio gas prices was short-lived after the entire state fell victim to price-cycling once again. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in and around Columbus, Ohio, gas prices rose 26.6 cents per gallon from last week, nearly erasing a 33.7 cent...

Ohioans ringing in the new year will face a changing legal landscape, with new laws taking effect that touch everything from minimum wage to cellphone use in schools. A series of statewide changes beginning in January is expected to affect households across Summit County and Northeast Ohio. The updates reach into...

New Year’s Eve is supposed to be about countdowns, resolutions, and pretending this is the year everyone goes to bed before midnight. Ohio State, however, has other plans. As the calendar flips, the Buckeyes are staring down a massive postseason test that feels less like a celebration and more like ...