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Ohio ranks No. 1 for ghost-related Google searches. From James Thurber’s ghost story to local legends, here’s why we’re searching.

Wendy’s could go private in a $1.4 billion buyout offer from Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management and a group of investors.

This story was originally published by Ohio Capital Journal. by David Knox, Ohio Capital Journal October 26, 2026 The latest evidence challenging Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s repeated demands for more voter fraud prosecutions comes from an unlikely source: fellow Republican Dave Yost, the state’s former attorney general. The information is found in a

Columbus Fury is revamping its game-day experience for 2027 with new courtside seating, expanded concessions and more ticket options.

Gilmore Girls is coming to downtown Delaware, Ohio, with 40+ participating businesses, themed events, and Hep Alien stars Nov. 13-14.

Banana Ball will return to Huntington Park next summer. Banana Ball’s 2027 schedule lists two Columbus games, on August 6th and 7th. Game times haven’t been announced yet. The lottery at BananaBall.com closes at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on October 31st. There’s no general on-sale. The lottery is the only official way to get tickets from

Sonic Temple dropped its 2027 lineup on Thursday, and, as usual, it’s stacked. Blink-182, Iron Maiden, Falling in Reverse and Korn headline the four nights at Historic Crew Stadium, May 13-16, with nearly 150 acts spread across five stages. This year’s Sonic Temple drew a record crowd of 184,000 across the four days, with My

Want to get your vote locked in early for this year’s General Election? Here’s how.

Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at Columbus-area Kroger stores during Drug Take Back Day on April 25.

Easton is adding five new storefronts, four retail shops and one fast-casual restaurant. The headliner is MINISO Land, which MINISO says is the first of its kind in the country. What Now Columbus put the store at about 15,000 square feet. The lineup was announced in an Easton news release in August: MINISO Land, Williams

An adults-only Halloween party in Westerville features trick-or-treating, costume contests, cash prizes, and a fundraiser for rescue dogs.

Get ready for the 2026 Columbus Marathon with course details, spectator tips, road closures, and parking information for race weekend.

Kings Island has temporarily closed Orion and Diamondback after a fatal roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia.

Health officials are investigating a possible measles exposure at a Powell restaurant. See symptoms, dates and vaccination guidance.

Swig, the Utah dirty soda chain, has filed plans to take over the former Rally’s at 1939 Stringtown Rd. in Grove City. Grove City Councilmember Jodi Burroughs, who holds one of council’s at-large seats, broke the news on her council Facebook page on Sunday, October 11th. She wrote that Swig has submitted plans to occupy

Are you more of a trick person? Or more of a treat person?

This story was originally published by Ohio Capital Journal. by Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal October 12, 2026 The November general election holds the future of some Ohio libraries in the balance,  just as it holds the future of candidates for statewide and legislative office. Voters across the state will see 16 libraries asking for

Crumbl has closed its Easton cookie shop, and a restaurant equipment auction is forthcoming. The store at 4034 Morse Crossing in Columbus opened in January 2022, when Easton announced its arrival by calling Crumbl the fastest-growing cookie company in the country. The auction listing for its equipment, posted by Columbus auctioneer Paul Delphia, says the