Facebook To Open Massive Data Center In New Albany

According to The Columbus Dispatch, social media giant Facebook will be opening a new data center in New Albany. via Facebook At the end of last month, a company called Sidecat was approved for state tax incentives that total $37.1 million dollars. The Dispatch is reporting that their sources have informed that Facebook will be the…

ByChelsea WileyAugust 11, 20170Comments

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These Are Ohio’s Best Hospitals, As Ranked By US News

According to US News, Ohio has some amazing hospitals. US News analyzed data from roughly 5,000 hospitals and medical centers, as well as survey responses from over 30,000 physicians. After analyzing all of this information, US News ranked hospitals around the country in 16 adult specialties. Additionally, US News took into account survival rates, specialized…

ByChelsea WileyAugust 9, 20170Comments

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The Old Santa Maria Is Sitting In Pieces In A Field Off Of US-23

As you get older, there are defining moments in your life. Moments when you realize that your childhood is truly gone. Currently, that moment is sitting in a field off of US 23. The Santa Maria was a Columbus icon throughout my childhood. It sat, docked on the Scioto River, serving as everyone's favorite field…

ByChelsea WileyAugust 9, 20170Comments

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KDB Easton Is Closing

Say goodbye to ski-ball, impossible claw games, and slightly overpriced (but still enjoyable) pitchers of beer. KDB at Easton is closing. via GIPHY The news of the closure has been circling on social media since August 3, with many stating that today would be the last day for the KDB at Easton. @kdbeaston heard you…

ByChelsea WileyAugust 5, 20170Comments

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Matthew McConaughey Didn’t Break Down In Pataskala, And Neither Did Samuel L. Jackson In Sandusky

Although Matthew McConaughey was filming recently in Ohio, his car didn't breakdown on the side of the road in Pataskala, and he didn't share any thoughts on the Ohio town. The same goes for Samuel L. Jackson. Of course, the Buckeye State loves when people have nice things to say about us, I mean, who…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 31, 20170Comments

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Fireball Ride Model At Fair Was Built In 1998, Manufacturer Had Major Safety Update in 2010

Details from the tragedy at the Ohio State Fair are beginning to emerge, detailing what went wrong on The Fireball. The death of 18-year-old Tyler Jarrell sent shockwaves through the state. The incident, which injured 7 others, has hung over the Ohio State Fair since last week. Amusements of America, the company that operates the…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 31, 20170Comments

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It’s The End Of Max & Erma’s As We Know It– And We Don’t Feel Fine

German Village staple Max & Erma's will be closing their doors on August 6. It's okay to cry, we're sad too. via GIPHY The Max & Erma's we've all grown to love was founded in 1972 by Todd Barnum and Barry Zacks. They purchased a neighborhood tavern in German Village from Max and Erma Visocnik,…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 28, 20170Comments

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Chipotle Is Testing A Drive-Thru In Ohio… But Where?

A dream shared by Chipotle fans everywhere is about to come true, right here in Ohio. The burrito chain will be testing a drive-thru option somewhere in the Buckeye state this fall. via GIPHY Just when we were all losing our minds about not getting Chipotle's queso, they drop this little nugget of information on…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 27, 20170Comments

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DIY Network’s Barnwood Builders Features A Barn 30 Miles From Columbus And 50 MPH Winds

In case you missed Sunday's episode of Barnwood Builders on the DIY Network, the episode featuring a decaying double pen barn in Pleasantville will air again on Sunday, July 30 at 11 p.m. via Facebook The show, which is in its fifth season, focuses on a team of master craftsmen from West Virgina, and their…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 25, 20170Comments

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Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” Set In Columbus

Columbus is central to Steven Spielberg's latest blockbuster, Ready Player One. via Facebook Based on the 2011 novel by Ernest Cline, this sci-fi flick is set in Columbus in 2045. In the fictional world created by Cline, the city is eventually home to the main character, Wade Watts (played by Tye Sheridan). It also hosts the…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 24, 20170Comments