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Roads closed throughout central Ohio after flooding. See the list.

Roads closed throughout central Ohio after flooding. See the list.

Roadways can close without notice due to changing conditions. If you see high water, do not attempt to drive through it.
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The Barn is lighting a new spark for post-dinner cigars

The Barn is lighting a new spark for post-dinner cigars

The Cameron Mitchell restaurant offers diners a menu of 10 curated cigars. The list includes one infused with its own bourbon blend.
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Columbus activates Franklinton floodwall after heavy rain overnight

Columbus activates Franklinton floodwall after heavy rain overnight

A Columbus spokesperson said Aug. 20 crews were activating the Franklinton floodwall and installing floodgates on Greenlawn Avenue and Harmon Avenue
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Flood watch vs. flood warning: Which is more serious?

Flood watch vs. flood warning: Which is more serious?

Like tornadoes, there's a warning system in place for flooding and flash flooding. And it can be just as confusing. Here's the difference.
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ODOT to close section of I-70 near Buckeye Lake due to 'historic' flooding

ODOT to close section of I-70 near Buckeye Lake due to 'historic' flooding

All lanes on I-70 east and westbound will be closed in the area of the Buckeye Lake exit due to historic river flooding, according to ODOT.
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Columbus Schools moving forward with first day despite flooding

Columbus Schools moving forward with first day despite flooding

Despite heavy rain and flood warnings across central Ohio on Aug. 20, Columbus City Schools students headed back to class for the first day of school.
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Mikey's Late Night Slice opens 12th location Aug. 28

Mikey's Late Night Slice opens 12th location Aug. 28

The new Mikey's on Columbus' Far North Side is its third opening of 2026. The local chain now has 12 locations in three Ohio cities.
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Lou Berliner Park mostly open after storm-related closures

Lou Berliner Park mostly open after storm-related closures

Events and tournaments at the park are set to continue as planned, despite a partial closure from storm damage.
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Weather service confirms 2 Ohio tornadoes. Where they touched down

Weather service confirms 2 Ohio tornadoes. Where they touched down

Two more tornadoes hit Ohio this past weekend following a possible derecho and tornado in Columbus last week. Here's the latest.
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6 tornadoes struck the Buckeye state Aug. 11, 2 in central Ohio. See where

6 tornadoes struck the Buckeye state Aug. 11, 2 in central Ohio. See where

Six tornadoes ranging from EF0 to EF2 (65-135 mph) touched down across Ohio on August 11, causing significant property damage.
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Flood warning issued for central Ohio counties as heavy rain return

Flood warning issued for central Ohio counties as heavy rain return

A flood watch is in effect for Columbus and much of central Ohio through the morning of Aug. 20 as another round of heavy rain is expected.
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Ohio high school football schedule Week 1, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

Ohio high school football schedule Week 1, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

See the schedule of Ohio high school football games in the Columbus area in Week 1 of the 2026 OHSAA season.