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The Line, a new Columbus restaurant, doubles as a training ground

The Line, a new Columbus restaurant, doubles as a training ground

"This should be a chest-out, chin-up job," said one of the founders of Service!, a Columbus group that advocates for restaurant workers.
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These central Ohio high school football players have Buckeye roots

These central Ohio high school football players have Buckeye roots

Several central Ohio high school football players are related to current or former Ohio State players and coaches. See our list.
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High school football schedule for USA TODAY Sports Super 15 teams in Week 8

High school football schedule for USA TODAY Sports Super 15 teams in Week 8

Here's a look at where each of the teams ranked in the Super 15 regions play this week.
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Which central Ohio tennis players earned state tournament berths?

Which central Ohio tennis players earned state tournament berths?

Six Columbus-area singles players and six doubles teams earned division I and II state tournament berths Oct. 7.
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Restaurant chain closes its only New York location after bankruptcy filing

Restaurant chain closes its only New York location after bankruptcy filing

The New York location was among 12 restaurants closed after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The chain has 34 locations remaining in 14 states.
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These are the True Food Kitchen locations closing in Chapter 11

These are the True Food Kitchen locations closing in Chapter 11

The move highlights one of the biggest financial pressures facing restaurants.
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Ohio music students get masterclass from Winston Marsalis, jazz legends

Ohio music students get masterclass from Winston Marsalis, jazz legends

Around 2,000 central Ohio students got a masterclass at Mershon Auditorium from trumpet legend Wynton Marsalis and others from Jazz at Lincoln Center.
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Follow the road to Rome at 2026 Columbus Italian Festival

Follow the road to Rome at 2026 Columbus Italian Festival

With its roots in Italy and heart in Columbus, the three-day Italian Festival will bring the spirit of Rome to central Ohio.
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Huli Huli owner sells one of his popular tiki bars to new owner

Huli Huli owner sells one of his popular tiki bars to new owner

Dustin Sun says new owners in Powel will carry Huli Huli "into its next chapter." Meanwhile, he'll keep a new Downtown Columbus location of the bar.
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Arizona-born restaurant chain closed 12 stores, filed for bankruptcy

Arizona-born restaurant chain closed 12 stores, filed for bankruptcy

Scottsdale-based, healthy fast food chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed 12 stores across 9 states. Here's what it means for fans.
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Ashville man sentenced for dealing fentanyl, meth from Columbus hotel

Ashville man sentenced for dealing fentanyl, meth from Columbus hotel

Samuel Griffith, 35, of Ashville, Ohio, was sentenced to 22½ years in prison after ATF agents found 18 guns and kilos of drugs at a Columbus hotel.
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3 NE Ohio schools are best in top 25 rankings for 2027

3 NE Ohio schools are best in top 25 rankings for 2027

From Cincinnati to Columbus, see the 25 Ohio schools that earned the highest marks in Niche's 2027 statewide rankings.