The Greatest, Most Interesting Moments In Ohio State Fair History

Ohio has held a state fair for more than 170 years now, so it's steeped in history and nostalgia. Cincinnati hosted the first fair in 1850. The state's Board of Agriculture wanted to have it the year before but had to cancel their plans due to a cholera epidemic. The fair's location hopped around until…

ByNora JaaraAugust 8, 20170Comments

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This Storied Ohio Reformatory Is The Place For Chills And Thrills

You may have seen the massive brick building in, most notably, The Shawshank Redemption. But the Ohio State Reformatory's dark past will captivate you. The Ohio State Reformatory is open for general tours most days from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. There are also Public Ghost Walks, where you can tour reported paranormal hotspots. During…

ByNora JaaraJuly 6, 20170Comments

A 25 mph speed limit sign mounted on a yellow post surrounded by green vegetation and tree branches.

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Here Are The Worst Speed Traps In Franklin County

Traffic citations blow. On one hand, they help keep us safe most of the time. But they're not always meant to. And sometimes, you can't help but do a double take when you look at that fine. In June 2017, the Ohio House of Representative passed a bill, House Bill 125, that targeted speed traps. It…

ByNora JaaraJune 26, 20170Comments