Sunday's wintry mix just the start of a sloppy weather week

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for central Ohio from 7 tonight until 10 p.m. Sunday. Snow will start after midnight

COSI After Dark: for adults

COSI isn’t just for kids!  COSI hosts monthly “COSI After Dark“, adult-only, after-hours events to let the adults have the run of the place.  This event will feature exhibits, consessions and cash bar, and fun!  Tickets are $14 in advance, or $16 at the door per person, and certain exhibits may require addition admission.  Events are Read More

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Tonight, Deputy Inspector General Timothy Camus reported that the IRS never even...

Tonight, Deputy Inspector General Timothy Camus reported that the IRS never even requested the missing Lois Lerner tapes. Instead, IG employees drove

Doc's, Lady Justice return to Millersburg

Doc's Scotch Ale and Lady Justice Lager return today (Feb. 27) to Millerburg Brewing Co.

Doc's, the second beer in the Millersburg brewery's imperial series, is 9 percent alcohol by volume. Lady Justice, a Munich helles-style lager, is 5.5 percent.

The brewery also announced it has canned another batch of its Lot 21 Blonde Ale, which will be available at the brewery and retail markets.

Flannagan’s St. Patrick’s Day Bashes

Flannagan’s hosts one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day Bashes in Ohio – and this year they are throwing 2 parties!  On Saturday, March 14, 2015, start the morning off right with free breakfast from 8 – 10 a.m. and wash it down with a green beer in the heated tent for Ohio’s Largest Read More

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The Accidental Vegan: 8 meat-free dishes to tempt carnivores

From pizza and “wings” to much fancier things, eating delicious vegan food at omnivore-centric Columbus restaurants and party-time bars is easier and better than ever. Here are some terrific all-plant dishes (not just sides and salads) that even staunch carnivores will love.

Macaroni Grill offers BOGO Express Dinner entrée

It’s not often Romano’s Macaroni Grill offers a discount, so that makes this freebie even more tasty. Through March 1, the Italian restaurant is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE deal on its new $9 Express Dinner menu at participating locations. (Why express? You get it in nine minutes or it’s FREE.) The discounted Read More

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Ari Shankar releases gritty "Power/Rangers" bootleg

And it's everything you never knew you wanted.

My Starbucks Rewards: freebie for new members

If you’re new to My Starbucks Rewards, you’re in for a real treat. For a limited time, when you register your Starbucks gift card and sign up to receive email updates, Starbucks will load a FREE drink reward on your card. Then, every time you use your card, you’ll earn a star toward Read More

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COSI Sustainability Film Series: Tiny

Join COSI for a Sustainability Film Series of provocative environmental films and expert speakers on the National Geographic Giant Screen Theater.  Each evening includes a film screening, presentations from experts, and opportunities to connect with local resources and organizations. Tickets are $14 for non-members, $10 for COSI members, and $5 for OSU students (plus service Read More

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Get a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Krispy Kreme is celebrating the opening of its 1,000th store by offering everyone who comes into one of its shops a free Original Glazed Doughnut. One per customer. There’s no coupon required. Copyright Living on the Cheap. The post Get a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme Read More

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Offers of aid amaze homeless woman

A Feb. 11 Dispatch story about a 47-year-old homeless woman, who was raped under an East Side bridge and walked 8 miles to the Downtown courthouse to

Family rescued from Vine St. building fire in OTR

A family was rescued from a burning apartment in Over-the-Rhine Saturday evening.

Sketch in the City: Lora Innes #3

Wherein we learn how James. A. Garfield's death could have been avoided

Arnold Sports Festival 2015

Thursday, March 5, 2015GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTERNoon – 7 p.m. Weightlifting Championships MastersC110-C1154 p.m. Arnold Amateur Bodybuildin

Rockmill honors Scooby with another round

Anyone who visited Rockmill Brewery knew Scooby. He was the big white dog -- a lab-husky-Pyrenees mix to be precise -- who would welcome visitors in the parking lot at the Lancaster brewery and bum cheese off of them in the tasting room.

Unfortunately, Scooby died after being hit by a car last year.

"He was my best friend," brewery owner Matthew Barbee said. "We did everything together."

Barbee created a special cask-conditioned dubbel to honor Scooby's memory last year. And now the beer is back.

"I decided to do one more round of it," Barbee said. "I wanted an opportunity for everybody to say goodbye."

The beer -- a big 12 percent alcohol by volume -- is being released now in 750ml bottles at the brewery and select bottle shops. This is a limited edition beer with only 1,000 bottles produced.

Whitey Morgan returns to his roots on Grandpa’s Guitar

Whitey Morgan did a bit of time traveling on last year's Grandpa's Guitar, a stripped-down recording that transported the musician back to the basement of his grandfather's house in Flint, Michigan, where he first learned to play guitar when he was in third grade.

Earth Talk: Health Impacts of Coal

Dear EarthTalk: I saw a chart that quantified the negative impacts on our health of our reliance on coal as an energy source. It was pretty shocking a

Academy Awards Ceremony at Grandview Theatre

Grandview Theatre is celebrating Oscar with a free screening of the Academy Awards on Sunday, February 22, beginning at 7 p.m.  There’s no need to dress up for this casual affair, unless you choose.  Just show up and enjoy the show and a beer or glass of champagne if you choose. Grandview Theatre Read More

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Arnold Party with the Pros

You can Party with the Pros after the Arnold Classic at Hollywood Casino on the West side of Columbus on Saturday, March 7, 2015, from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.   The Official After-Party of the Arnold Classic will be a night of fun, food, drinks, dancing, music, star-gazing and world-class entertainment. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will Read More

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