Former Lazarus employee Ronald Rau donated a Santa figure and Snow Queen to the Fran Ryan Center to help recreate the iconic Christmas window displays and SantaLand of the now-defunct Columbus department store.
A 15,246-square-foot mansion in Waynesville, Ohio, listed for $11.9 million, features a private nightclub, cigar lounge, casino room, two-lane bowling alley, golf simulator, resort-style infinity pool, tiki bar, glass-view hot tub, and smart-home technology.
Tim Holmes, a local toy inventor, has created Nurkl, a craft stick connector set, and has partnered with Micro Center to stock their shelves, as well as sending 10% of their sales to children in Africa for free.
The Ohio Lottery is urging people across the state to check their tickets, as millions in prizes have gone unclaimed, including a Classic Lotto ticket worth $11.4 million and a Rolling Cash 5 ticket worth $389,000.
Central Ohio is packed with holiday events this mid-December weekend, from the Franklin Park Conservatory's Holiday Blooms to the Ohio Craft Museum's Gifts of the Craftsmen sale, the Doll Museum's Around the World in 80 Dolls exhibit, the Easton Holiday Drone Show, BalletMet's Nutcracker, the Columbus Dance Theatre's Carol, the Revolutionists at Curtain Players Theatre, Bobcat Goldthwait's standup comedy show, the Run the Lights 2025 event, Christmas at the Harrison House, An American Christmas concert, and the Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights game.
Central Ohio is home to several winter farmers markets offering local produce, baked goods and more, including the Canal Market District Indoor Farmers Market, Granville Indoor Market, Healthy New Albany Indoor Farmer's Market, HTM Farm Market, North Market Bridge Park, North Market Downtown, Schumacher Place Winter Farmers Market, and Worthington Farmers Market.
A former sheep farm in northwest Columbus will be transformed into a 58-acre community park, featuring a playground, sprayground, event center, nature trails, pickleball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a preserved historic sheep farmhouse, with construction set to begin in winter 2026 and the park opening in fall 2027.
Central Ohio is glowing with the magic of twinkling lights and dazzling displays, featuring family-friendly outings, romantic evening strolls, and light displays for everyone.
Steve Greig, a social media influencer with over one million followers, was honored by the ASPCA with the 2025 ASPCA Citizen Hero Award for his mission to help senior dogs after the death of his rescue pup, Wolfgang, in 2012.
Central Ohio is hosting a variety of festive events this December, including WinterFest, Holiday Pops, GalaxyCon, Winterfair Columbus, and more, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
A mid-century ranch house in Worthington, Ohio, listed by a husband-and-wife realtor team, has attracted attention for its unique features and budget price, with the listing receiving over 5,000 likes and nearly 200 comments on Instagram.
Central Ohio has several great sledding hills for kids of all ages, from the steep Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park to the gentle Walnut Woods Metro Park, offering hours of winter fun.
The City of Hilliard and the Franklin County Engineer's Office are planning a 4.25-mile shared-use path along Dublin Road, connecting Quarry Trails Metro Park to other communities, with construction expected to be completed by 2029.
Parents of young athletes tend to have realistic expectations for their children's athletic success, although a notable group still believes their child has a better-than-average shot at becoming a top athlete.
Columbus, Ohio has been home to several celebrity chefs, including Avishar Barua, Alexia Orsburn, Catie Randazzo, and Aaron Clouse, who have all appeared on popular television shows such as Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay", "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives", "Chopped", and "Halloween Baking Championship".
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