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HangOverEasy to open largest location yet in Dublin's Bridge Park

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Ohio-born breakfast bar is bringing a new location to Dublin's Bridge Park. HangOverEasy announced on Jan. 8 it is opening its largest location to date in the space formerly occupied by Kona Craft Kitchen and Bar, with a full-service breakfast and cafe concept expected to debut in spring 2026 at [...]

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ETIAS and EES: Upcoming travel changes for U.S. citizens in Europe

U.S. citizens traveling to the Schengen Area will need to obtain pre-travel clearance through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) and the Entry/Exit System (EES) will be fully implemented by April 10, 2026.

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Ohioans embrace recreational cannabis in 2025 as all-time sales top $1 billion

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Nonmedical cannabis sales topped $1 billion during 2025, according to state sales records. As of Jan. 3, 2026, Ohioans have bought just under $1.1 billion in recreational marijuana since legal sales began in August 2024. According to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control data, $836,000,000 of those purchases were made in [...]

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'Sounds of dynamite' lead to arrest of Ohio man charged with possessing explosives

CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (WCMH) β€” Loud explosions in Guernsey County prompted multiple law enforcement agencies to descend upon a home just south of Cambridge this week. According to the Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office, multiple agencies were called to the area of Campbell Street, in Cambridge Township outside of city limits, just before 11 p.m. Monday. Authorities [...]

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Governor: 'Hell, no,' you can't enter Ohio's daycares without cause

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Gov. Mike DeWine warned members of the public attempting to investigate alleged daycare fraud in Ohio to stop trying to enter child care facilities. Over the past two weeks, social media has been flooded with videos of civilians, who label themselves investigative journalists, walking up to Columbus daycare facilities with questions [...]

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Tommy Boy Fest brings national attention to Sandusky, Ohio

The inaugural Tommy Boy Fest in Sandusky, Ohio was a success, attracting 44,000 visitors and featuring a Q&A session with the movie's director, a comedy show hosted by Chris Farley's brother, and a screening of the film.

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Grove City adopts nondiscrimination ordinance amid lack of Ohio statewide law

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Grove City Council unanimously passed a new nondiscrimination ordinance last month, joining a growing number of Ohio municipalities that have enacted local protections for sexual orientation and gender identity in the absence of statewide law. The ordinance, which passed on its second reading Dec. 15, prohibits discrimination in employment, housing [...]

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Can underage people drink alcohol with their parents at restaurants in Ohio?

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – While the legal drinking age in Ohio is 21, there are certain circumstances where an underage person is permitted to consume alcohol.Β  In Ohio, it is generally illegal for people under the age of 21 to buy, possess, or consume alcohol. Under state law, doing so is a third-degree misdemeanor, which [...]

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Paris, NBC4's Puppy with a Purpose, set to graduate, become full-time service dog

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) – Paris, NBC4’s most recent Puppy with a Purpose, is getting ready for the last, and most important, part of his journey. The nearly two-month-old puppy who first came to NBC4 in April 2024 is days away from graduating from professional training with Canine Companions to become a service dog. Paris entered [...]
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JT's Pizza and Pub to open third central Ohio location in Jerome Village

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- JT's Pizza and Pub is adding another location in central Ohio, continuing a period of steady growth for the locally owned restaurant. The restaurant is set to open a new pub-style pizzeria on Jan. 15 in Plain City's Jerome Village development, marking its third location in the region. The new JT's [...]

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Loyal dog who loves to snuggle is up for adoption

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Meet Eric! He is up for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. Eric is 2 years old and described as a social pup who loves people. Eric recently returned from the shelter's holiday sleepover and had great reviews from the family he stayed with, according to the [...]

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Weekend events for Columbus on Jan. 9-11, 2026, include shows, volleyball

Columbus, Ohio offers a variety of events for the second weekend of the new year, including stage performances, dance classes, winter hikes, a cooking event, and sports, providing something for everyone to enjoy.

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Study links legal sports betting to rise in violent crime, adding fuel to Ohio debate

Do you believe you have a gambling problem?Β Click here for a list of resources, or call the Ohio Problem Gambling Hotline at 1-800-589-9966. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new study finding that legalized sports betting is associated with sharp increases in violent and impulsive crime is adding evidence to an intensifying debate in Ohio, where [...]

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Top festivals coming to central Ohio in 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- This year is packed with central Ohio's favorite festivals, including Red, White & BOOM!, the Jazz and Rib Fest and Oktoberfest, along with the Columbus Greek and Italian festivals. Columbus Brew Festival COSI on March 7 Ohioana Book Festival State Library of Ohio on April 18 COSI Science Festival COSI from [...]

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Powell tavern Liberty Social closes after eight months in business

POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) -- Liberty Social, a tavern and restaurant in Powell, permanently closed at the end of December after operating for just eight months. The restaurant, located at 240 N. Liberty St. in the Liberty Station center, announced the closure in a social media post on Dec. 29. Its final day of operation was [...]

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Dublin-based Wendy's discriminated against Ohio manager, lawsuit claims

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Wendy's is facing a federal lawsuit alleging the fast-food chain discriminated against a Columbus-based district manager because of disability and age, according to court filings. Filed Dec. 29 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the lawsuit alleges the company violated federal law after a district manager went [...]

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Impact on oil industry after U.S. military operation in Venezuela may be little to none

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) β€” Following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, President Donald Trump said the U.S. will be taking over its oil industry. β€œThe Venezuelan oil industry has the potential to be big. They do have the world’s largest oil reserves, but they’ve been a really small producer in the last decade or so,” [...]

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