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Columbus venues host tributes to honor Dolly Parton

Columbus venues host tributes to honor Dolly Parton

Even an upcoming showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is planning a tribute to Dolly and its own star, the late Tim Curry.
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Columbus LGBTQ+ bars, restaurants ready for Gay Softball World Series

Columbus LGBTQ+ bars, restaurants ready for Gay Softball World Series

It's a sporting event — and a weeklong party. The Gay Softball World Series is returning to Columbus.
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Man, two teens arrested in fatal Short North shooting

Man, two teens arrested in fatal Short North shooting

Tiegiaion Clement, 20, died in the Aug. 23 shooting. Massamba Dieye, 19, along with two boys ages 16 and 17, now face murder charges.
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Man dies after two-vehicle crash on Columbus' Far West Side

Man dies after two-vehicle crash on Columbus' Far West Side

Columbus police say Aaden Elswick, 19, died at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital after a two-vehicle crash at Roberts Road and Potts Place.
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Teen shot at after holding man hostage, stealing his car, police say

Teen shot at after holding man hostage, stealing his car, police say

The 16-year-old is in police custody after the odd series of events that started when they tried to arrest him on suspicion of burglary.
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See if police tracked your car with Flock using new USA Today database

See if police tracked your car with Flock using new USA Today database

USA TODAY exposed troubling Flock camera search patterns across the country. Flock now blocks release of the data that made it possible.
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Woman sentenced for hitting, killing man who chased her after crash

Woman sentenced for hitting, killing man who chased her after crash

Danielle Henry, 35, pleaded guilty in connection to Ibrahim Diakite's October 2025 death. Henry struck and dragged Diakite with her car after a minor crash.
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The Fancy Fruit Brand Behind Those Pricey Strawberries Opens an NYC Stand

The Fancy Fruit Brand Behind Those Pricey Strawberries Opens an NYC Stand

Plus, a sandwich shop in the East Village — and more new restaurants
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Dublin's Bridge North development slated to house new Northwest Bank HQ

Dublin's Bridge North development slated to house new Northwest Bank HQ

The regional bank plans to move its headquarters to Dublin's recently approved Bridge North development, aiming to double its workforce by 2034.
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Easton mall to welcome new furniture, dining and 'theme park-style' brands

Easton mall to welcome new furniture, dining and 'theme park-style' brands

Easton Town Center is slated to add five new retailers, including a first-in-Ohio retail amusement park concept called MINISO Land.
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Dolly Parton has an Ohio license plate. Here's how to get one

Dolly Parton has an Ohio license plate. Here's how to get one

Ohio drivers can honor Dolly Parton's legacy with an official specialty license plate that supports her Imagination Library. Here's how to get one.
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Fashion giant Shein to host pop-up at Easton Gateway

Fashion giant Shein to host pop-up at Easton Gateway

Shein is bringing a four-day back-to-school pop-up to Easton Gateway in Columbus. Find out when you can shop!