These 16 Central Ohio Nonprofits Just Got $129,000

The CareSource Foundation has dished out $378,000 to 55 Ohio nonprofits so far this year. It doled out $129,000 in grant money to 16 nonprofits in the Central Ohio area — specifically Columbus, Chillicothe, and Delaware. The foundation has awarded grant money to nonprofits since 2006. The CareSource Foundation gives money to nonprofits dedicated…

ByNora JaaraJuly 25, 20170Comments

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Mike Pence Will Speak At The Ohio Republicans’ State Dinner

The Ohio Republican Party's 2017 State Dinner will be held on July 22 in Columbus. Pence's last visit to Ohio was in Cleveland on June 28, when he toured a manufacturing facility there. The dinner will take place at the Ohio Union at Ohio State University. Pence's return comes amid the ongoing battle in Congress…

ByNora JaaraJuly 10, 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

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What To Do If You Spot A Dog In A Hot Car

Warm weather and long summer days may mean your beloved pup can get in some extra romps under the sun, but the heat can also have adverse affects. Pets especially feel those effects when their owners leave them in the car, even if only for a little bit. The temperature inside a car can rise…

ByNora JaaraJuly 5, 20170Comments

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Pencil It In: The 10 Best Things To Do In July

Goodness gracious, it's already July. There's still plenty of summer left to enjoy and a lot going on. We thought we'd let you know how to capitalize on Columbus happenings for this month. Downtown Live via Facebook What: Appreciate the local music scene with free concerts, food trucks, and drinks. You can relax and let the…

ByNora JaaraJuly 3, 20170Comments

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How Hard Is It To Get Into These Well-Known Ohio Schools?

Ohio offers a number of respectable colleges and university of both the public and private varieties. Whether you're looking for a big school like Ohio State or a small liberal arts school like Oberlin, you're sure to find something in-state that matches many of your needs. There are basic factors colleges and universities consider when it…

ByNora JaaraJune 28, 20170Comments

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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. The Ohio House of Representative just passed a bill — House Bill 125 — that targets speed traps.…

ByNora JaaraJune 26, 20170Comments

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Is Your Kid’s Name One Of The Top 100 In Ohio?

Picking a name for a baby seems stressful — especially if you're someone who’s indecisive or tends to overthink things. I mean, you’re giving a human being a name. And the kid will have that name for the rest of his or her life. If you want a list of ideas, you can put the baby…

ByNora JaaraJune 14, 20170Comments

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