After 25 years of business, The Acorn Bookshop in Grandview will close its doors. The shop sold used books, ranging from hard-to-find antiques to paperback novels perfect for vacation. After decades of competing against big chain stores and online sellers, the owners of Acorn have decided to close up shop. “It is a very sad time…

After some soul searching, Clintonville Outfitters owner Jonathan Barth has decided to close his brick-and-mortar storefront. The outdoor store opened in 2007. Since then, it has become a go-to destination for Clintonvillians who are seeking a life of adventure. Barth shared a heartfelt post on the companies website, explaining his decision to close the doors.…

As a pet owner, when I first heard that Three Dog Bakery would be closing their doors, I was heartbroken. The bakery, a staple for pet lovers in the Short North, has been baking up delicious treats for 10 years. When owner Susan Oilar first opened her shop, the district was a different place. Growth…

Mount Carmel West will officially be torn down spring 2019. The hospital, which has served the west side Franklinton community for a century, will officially close its campus in preparation for its relocation to Grove City. The hospital group is currently building a 210-bed facility in Grove City that will open in November 2018. The…

Both Winking Lizard Tavern and Bravo Cucina in Worthington are potentially losing their locations at Crosswoods to make room for yet another hotel. The Winking Lizard Tavern is definitely shutting down. The bar will close its North Columbus doors in February. As reported by This Week News, the landlord wasn’t interested in renewing the lease.…

Level Dining Lounge in the Short North is saying farewell after years of service. The bar and restaurant will close, but not until after a massive, farewell party in true Level style, the weekend of December 2, 2017. According to a post on Facebook, the transition will see a new concept, but not an overhaul…

It's the end of an era as the last "dollar theaters" in Columbus hike their prices. For anyone looking to catch a flick at an affordable price, there's a bit of bad news. Carriage Place Theater, the last "dollar" or "second run" theater in Columbus, has transitioned into a full price movie-going experience. Second-run theaters traditionally…

Come October, there will be one less Kroger in the Capital City. A familiar staple in the Columbus community will be shuttering its doors for good come this time next month. The University City Kroger, located at 2913 Olentangy River Road, will be closing for business on October 16. The store has served the surrounding…

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…

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,…