Jeff's Donuts has opened at 5717 N. Hamilton Road in northeast Columbus and will operate 24 hours, bringing the chain’s scratch-made, oversized donuts to the Gahanna–New Albany area.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin toured Revive Environmental’s Columbus plant to see PFAS‑destruction systems officials say can permanently neutralize ‘forever chemicals.’ The visit ties to a broader EPA push to fund and scale treatment options.

TK’s Ice Cream & Sweets opened on Fredericktown’s square with an accessibility‑first layout, local vendors on the menu and a planned Aug. 7 ribbon‑cutting.

A Racine man was indicted on 487 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor after investigators say a search turned up devices, drugs and guns.

AC/DC brings the Power Up Tour to Ohio Stadium on July 15, with The Pretty Reckless opening and tickets reported across a wide price range.

A 21-year-old Gahanna man, identified as Tobias Forsythe, was killed early Sunday when his car was struck by a semi on I‑71 southbound near mile marker 82; troopers are investigating.

Three people — including two juveniles — were arrested after a stolen‑car chase on Columbus’ West Side. Police say stop sticks ended the pursuit and officers recovered a stolen, loaded handgun.

A.O. Smith will close two Central Ohio facilities, cutting about 92 jobs as production shifts out of Groveport and Obetz. The moves follow a WARN filing and set an Aug. 24 separation date.

The Columbus Crew signed Real Sociedad midfielder Brais Méndez as a Designated Player on a multi‑year deal. The transfer is subject to medical and visa clearance and could see him available after the World Cup break.

Major downtown streets will be closed and transit altered for Red, White & BOOM! on July 3; expect bridge restrictions and heavy crowds.

Fox in the Snow will debut an Upper Arlington café on July 11 at 1510 W. Lane Ave., a 74-seat build-out that makes it the chain’s seventh central‑Ohio location.

Bombay House, a family-run upscale Indian restaurant, is moving into the former Winking Lizard spot at Polaris with a pan‑India menu and Mumbai street food. The Kondhare family says the new location will include a full bar and handcrafted cocktails.

Reynoldsburg will limit its Civic Park fireworks to residents and invited guests after a large brawl at a nearby festival. Free wristbands are required and available through July 2.