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The Bed Bug Pros renew NESDCA bed bug dog certification
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The Bed Bug Pros says its detection dog Arrow and handler Sonny renewed their National Entomology Scent Detection Canine Association certification in Romulus, Michigan, with Arrow completing the test in 8 minutes.
Freedom 250 Ferris Wheel heads to the Ohio State Fair
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The 110-foot Freedom 250 Ferris Wheel is moving from the National Mall to Columbus for the Ohio State Fair, extending its role in America’s 250th celebration.
Andre Fluellen camp spotlights youth mental health in Ohio
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More than 200 middle and high school students took part in Andre Fluellen’s Beyond the Game M.V.P. Sports Camp in Xenia, Ohio, where the four-day event mixed athletics with mental health discussions and immediate on-site support.
Indian-origin trio completes unsupported transcontinental U.S. bike ride
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Three Indian-origin cyclists finished a 3,168-mile, 52-day ride from Santa Monica, California, to Washington, D.C., without a support vehicle.
Titan Lighting expands commercial reach across Northeast Ohio
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Titan Lighting says it has grown from a holiday lighting provider into a year-round commercial contractor serving municipalities, businesses, and public venues across Northeast Ohio. The veteran-owned Cleveland company is highlighting projects at…
Arabian sport horse nationals return to Wilmington in September
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The Arabian Horse Association will bring the 2026 Arabian & Half-Arabian Sport Horse National Championship Show back to the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio, from Sept. 6-12. The seven-day event is expected to draw roughly 500 horses…
Free Columbus walk will honor pregnancy and infant loss on Oct. 10
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A free community walk focused on pregnancy and infant loss awareness returns to Genoa Park in Columbus on Oct. 10, bringing together local families, health groups and support organizations.
Sternwheel Festival marks 50 years with fireworks, drones and air show on the Ohio River
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The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary and the U.S. semiquincentennial with a three-day event in Marietta, Ohio, and Williamstown, West Virginia, from Sept. 11-13, 2026. Organizers say the Saturday night show will…
Fruchtman Marketing sold to new owners in Miami handover
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Fruchtman Marketing has been acquired by Erin Moyer and Manuel Carballea in a transition brokered by Website Closers.
AlphaSuit helps Columbus workers dress smarter this fall
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AlphaSuit is guiding Central Ohio professionals through the shift from business casual to smart casual as workplaces loosen dress codes this fall.
Bereaved families head to Capitol Hill to tell candidates to say fentanyl
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Hundreds of families who lost loved ones to fentanyl are gathering in Washington this weekend to pressure congressional candidates to name the drug and confront the overdose crisis.
Tailgate Tour tops 3M impressions in first 2 weeks of 27th season
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The Tailgate Tour opened its 27th season with more than 3 million impressions across its first two weekends, putting the college football activation on pace for another full national run. Presented by FOX Sports Radio and iHeartMedia, the tour is…
Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol sets 2026 national tour
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Right Angle Entertainment and Paul T. Couch have announced a 2026 national tour of Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, launching Nov. 14 in Princeton, West Virginia.
Tryon launches Nina Simone and Samuel Waymon scholarship fund
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A new scholarship fund in Tryon, North Carolina, is reviving local support for the Waymon family with a benefit recital by pianist Awadagin Pratt on Oct. 3. The fund aims to help young musicians from across the Southeast while linking the project…
Angela Williams pushes Flawless Logistics into federal contracting
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Angela Williams, founder and CEO of Flawless Logistics, is expanding her Ohio-based logistics business into federal government contracting after more than 15 years in transportation and operations roles.
GMU scholar’s new book spotlights refugees as creators, not just victims
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A new book by George Mason University’s Lisa Gilman argues that refugees are too often reduced to statistics and stereotypes.
Fruchtman Marketing changes hands in planned succession led by Website Closers
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Fruchtman Marketing has been acquired by Erin Moyer and Manuel Carballea in a transition brokered by Website Closers.
Jon Umstead turns moonshining history into business lessons
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Jon Umstead’s new book Against the Grain uses American moonshining and bootlegging history to draw lessons for entrepreneurs on pricing, differentiation, reputation and resilience.
Varges Thomas lands top 10 on Urban Influencer Southern Soul Chart
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Independent R&B and Southern Soul artist Varges Thomas says his single “On the Floor” has broken into the top 10 on the Urban Influencer Southern Soul Chart.
Whiskey Would expands Midwest touring push with three new singles
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Columbus country rock band Whiskey Would is widening its Midwest touring footprint while spotlighting three recent singles as it looks for more festival, venue and national opening slots.
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