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WESTERVILLE, Ohio - After 15 years and with ever-changing light technology, Westerville resident Rick Hilyard has his vast synchronized Christmas light and music show, Dazzling Christmas Lights, down to one button.  “Friday and Saturday…

GAHANNA, Ohio — More foster teens than ever are experiencing a little extra holiday joy this Christmas.  What You Need To Know One Church in Gahanna runs a Foster Teen Christmas Outreach program The outreach collects $25 gift cards…

LONDON, Ohio  — The holiday season is an especially creative time for long-time arts and craft enthusiast and owner of Paisleyfire Designs Julia Thornhill.  “I really enjoy making things that sparkle. And this season lends itself very…

GAHANNA, Ohio — Holiday spirit is spreading across Columbus from the glow of butterfly-themed lights as pediatric patients admire from afar.  What You Need To Know Eclipse Creative produced and assembled 150 butterfly-themed lights to…

DUBLIN, Ohio — As Dublin resident Adam Carr reflects upon his accomplishments over the past few decades, several things stand out. They include his endless drive and dedication to the country and his fellow soldiers.  As a U.S. Army…

A brewing battle in Congress between Democrats and Republicans is nothing new in Washington, D.C.  But an actual “brew” battle – over beer? It seems that’s something both parties can get behind. Anheuser-Busch hosted its 5th annual Brew…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In 2021, Experience Columbus and Tourism Diversity Matters set out to tackle an issue within the travel and tourism industry: underrepresentation. What You Need To Know According to a study by Tourism Economics, about…

CLEVELAND — Art Lukovich spent most of his childhood growing up in Ukraine before his immediate family moved to America in the early 2000s.  What You Need To Know A northeast Ohio man is collecting medical supplies to send to Ukraine…

BEDFORD HEIGHTS, Ohio — A member of the Greatest Generation celebrated a century of life.  But, for JC May, it was just another day.  “But I know it’s a different day,” he said.  He celebrated his 100th birthday May 4, and family and…

LAKEWOOD, Ohio — Izkalotzin González has a passion for career development. She recently became a content creator for LinkedIn, where she provides talent acquisition tips in Spanish. What You Need To Know González, who moved to the…