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What's open and closed in central Ohio on Thanksgiving 2025

Many stores and restaurants in central Ohio are closed on Thanksgiving, while a few businesses are open with varying hours, including Giant Eagle, Kroger, Meijer, Whole Foods Market, Bass Pro Shops, Big Lots, Cabela's, CVS, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Burger King, Dunkin', McDonald's, and Starbucks.

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New Albany mass shooter suspect ruled competent to stand trial, maintains insanity plea

NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) β€” While the defense for the man accused in a mass shooting at a New Albany warehouse has withdrawn an appeal on a competency hearing, it maintains its intent to submit an insanity plea. According to the Licking County Prosecutor's Office, defense counsel for Bruce Foster III, the man accused of killing [...]

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Sweetgreen sets Dublin opening for its second central Ohio location

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- Fast-casual salad chain Sweetgreen is set to open its second central Ohio restaurant this month, celebrating the launch with meet-and-greets featuring former Ohio State football players. The location at 36 N. High St. in Dublin will open on Nov. 25 and marks the Los Angeles-based brand's second in Ohio, following its [...]

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Fast casual Middle Eastern chain to expand into Columbus with four locations

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Middle Eastern fast casual chain that serves customizable bowls and stuffed pitas is preparing to expand into central Ohio with multiple locations. Naf Naf Grill will bring four restaurants to the Columbus area, according to the company. The first eatery will launch at 5918 N. Hamilton Road in the Preserve [...]

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Athens approves controversial temporary housing plan for homeless near school

ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) -- To applause, Athens City Council on Monday unanimously approved allowing three temporary shelters for homeless residents. "It is a planned, supervised, humane alternative to people freezing behind dumpsters," councilmember Jessica Thomas said. "It is what common sense and compassion look like working together." Not all Athens residents agree, but the plan [...]

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Case handed to jury after closing arguments in Connor Grubb murder trial

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Prosecutors and defense attorneys gave their closing arguments on Wednesday in the murder trial of Connor Grubb, the Blendon Township police officer who fatally shot Ta’Kiya Young in 2023. Grubb, 31, is charged with two counts of murder, two counts of felonious assault and two counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection [...]

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Employees call for action after nurse attacked at Ohio State hospital

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Wexner Medical Center nurses are set to protest leadership at the Ohio State University hospital on Wednesday night with a rally about workplace violence. The gathering by members and supporters of the Ohio State University Nurses Organization follows union outrage after a nurse was allegedly strangled by a visitor. After NBC4's [...]

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