1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (229+ words) The Ohio State Fair is back in less than one week for its 171st year. And after a few years of demolition, renovation and new construction, buildings old and new are now ready to welcome fairgoers, according to Ohio Expo Center…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (685+ words) The 2026 Ohio State Fair is taking place from July 29 to Aug. 9, and will feature all of your favorites including the SkyGlider, concerts and deep fried food. Speaking of food, the brand new Ohio Agriculture Center will open for this year's…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (418+ words) Columbus State Community College is considering asking voters to approve a property tax levy that would allow the college to provide free tuition for new high school graduates in Franklin County while lowering tuition costs for all other residents. The…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (135+ words) We have heard the phrase, “the youth are our future” many times. But what about the youth of our present? Every week on Fascinating Ohio, we share the stories of inspiring adults. This week, we are highlighting four talented teens…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (171+ words) The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is launching an investigation into Columbus City Schools and its spring 2026 state tests. In a news release, ODE said that the district self-reported "anomalies" with testing results at Independence and Walnut Ridge high…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (437+ words) An estimated 7,000 Revolutionary War veterans were buried in Ohio, but there’s been no centralized database of their graves – until now. A first-of-its-kind crowdsourced map will be unveiled this weekend as part of Ohio's celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Over the past…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (126+ words) After writing more than 150 books, Columbus native Michael J. Rosen is still not done. He continues writing children's books and adult poetry. Beyond writing, he is an artist of many forms, and a teacher. We’ll learn about all of his trades…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (309+ words) The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has agreed to pay Liberty Township for EMS trips to the zoo property. Gov. Mike DeWine helped broker the deal after Ohio lawmakers passed a last-minute bill preventing townships from charging fees on entertainment venue…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (241+ words) Columbus Partnership, a powerful coalition of CEOs from area businesses and institutions, is again looking for new leadership after its CEO announced that he is stepping down at the end of the month. Jason Hall said he will resign on…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (272+ words) Columbus Zoo announced Friday the plans for the new John F. Wolfe Aquarium. The project was made in part from a $50 million gift, the largest charitable gift received by the zoo, from The Robert F. Wolfe and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation The 100,000 square…...