Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival® returns to central Ohio

Picture this: Across a beautiful summer day drifts the soulful serenade of saxophones and the rhythmic strum of guitars. Laughter echoes all around as children dance to upbeat tunes and couples sway. The aroma of delicious food fills the air between notes, …

Have Ohio's wild turkey numbers stabilized? What early hunt indicates

Have Ohio's wild turkey numbers stabilized? What early hunt indicates

Turkey hunting numbers provide a snapshot of where the bird's population stands Ohio's early hunting totals give some reason to be optimistic that the decline of wild turkeys in the state has slowed Early turkey hunting totals also show which …

Ohio food banks are serving more people than ever, budget would maintain funding at 2019 levels

Ohio’s food banks are set to receive $7.5 million less in the state budget than they did last year. Some lawmakers quibble with calling that a cut, and there’s a logic to their argument. The additional funding was a one-time supplement, approved in 2023, …

An Ohio doctor killed his wife 36 years ago. As his parole hearing nears, his son wrestles with his emotions

CNN  —  Collier Landry heard a piercing scream and two thuds. He pulled the covers over his face as heavy footsteps passed outside his bedroom door. The glowing Batman clock on his wall said it was 3:17 a.m. The 11-year-old boy held his breath, a flurry of …

Why Ohio marijuana remains more expensive than Michigan

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohioans are paying less for marijuana than when recreational sales began but prices remain much higher than Michigan. When recreational sales launched in August 2024, the average price of flower was $9.40 per gram. Now, it costs about $6. …

Central Ohio Picks & Previews | May/June 2025

Shadowbox Live presents Rock This Way Through June 1 Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front St. Experience the raw energy and unforgettable hits of Aerosmith and Van Halen in this high-octane music tribute show. www.shadowboxlive.org Shadowbox Live presents Kiss and …

Amazon reconsidering data center plans: What does that mean for Ohio?

Amazon Web Services, the company with the most data centers in Ohio, has paused some data center lease talks, analysts report. This follows Microsoft's recent decision to halt its $1 billion data center project in Licking County, Ohio. The company with …

Easy day trips for seniors in Southwest Ohio

Being in such a central location means there are plenty of new experiences good for day-trippers looking for adventure and convenience that are fewer than 3 hours from home. Cincinnati Zoo Check out the special events and animals at the Cincinnati Zoo. …

A Small School District Blew Experts Away With Reading Scores—Until Ohio Passed a New Law

Emily Bernstein for APM Reports Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. In Steubenville, Ohio, many students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. But unlike some similar towns …