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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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Ohio high school football scores for Week 2 in Columbus area

Ohio high school football scores for Week 2 in Columbus area

It's Week 2 of Ohio high school football in the Columbus area. Here are OHSAA final scores.
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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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Does Ohio State really have the best fans in the land?

Does Ohio State really have the best fans in the land?

Readers give their thoughts on Ohio State football, the Columbus Crew, golf and other topics.
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Beat notes: why it was important I went inside a homeless shelter

Beat notes: why it was important I went inside a homeless shelter

Beat notes: Inside a Columbus homeless shelter, one resident's story put funding cuts in perspective.
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Welcome to the Farm is the newest nightspot in Columbus

Welcome to the Farm is the newest nightspot in Columbus

Fifty bourbon and whiskey selections, "large-format" cocktails and burgers from Sexton's are on the menu. Country DJs and live music are centerstage.
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Nerdcore Summer Camp blends hip-hop and geek culture

Nerdcore Summer Camp blends hip-hop and geek culture

Let your geek flag fly at Spacebar on Aug. 29, when Nerdcore Summer Camp presents big names and rising stars in nerdcore, a subgenre of hip-hop.
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Celebrate fall with some can't-miss festivals around central Ohio

Celebrate fall with some can't-miss festivals around central Ohio

Summer is ending and fall is here. Explore 25 local festivals to celebrate art, music and food in central Ohio.
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Grandview Crossing to expand after Franklin County sells land for $1.12M

Grandview Crossing to expand after Franklin County sells land for $1.12M

Franklin County sold about five acres of land off Dublin Road/U.S. 33 to Grandview Crossing for construction of 300 additional apartment units.
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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.