The Abbey Theater of Dublin won five 2025 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards, including Favorite Local Theatre for the fourth year, with Joe Bishara and Francesca DiFranceso among the individual winners.

An Ohio cafe sold a $1 million winning Powerball ticket, while the jackpot reaches $1.7 billion for a Christmas Eve draw, with no grand prize winner yet.

The Ohio State Fair announced Alison Krauss & Union Station for its 2026 lineup, following the reveal of "Weird Al" Yankovic, offering a diverse music mix.

Country singer Megan Moroney announced "The Cloud 9 Tour" starting May 29, 2026, in Ohio, following her successful "Am I Okay? Tour." The tour supports her album "Cloud 9."

Dublin's Abbey Theater debuts "The Witch of November," a play about the Edmund Fitzgerald's sinking, highlighting the captain's life and the crew's tragedy.

Ohio State University broke the record for the largest gathering of people in party hats with 1,924 participants, surpassing a previous record. The event also supported mental health initiatives.

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $625 million after 31 consecutive drawings without a winner, despite two $2 million winning tickets being sold recently.

Upper Arlington encourages residents to mulch or compost leaves as it's eco-friendly, eases public works' load, and enriches soil, per the city's website.

Ohio allocated $2 million in grants to 37 counties for addiction treatment in jails, adding to a $5.6 million total. These funds support inmate recovery efforts and aim to reduce recidivism and overdoses among the incarcerated population.

Luke Combs will bring his "My Kinda Saturday Night" tour to Ohio Stadium on April 25, 2026, with Dierks Bentley and others. He teases new tracks ahead of the tour.

On October 16, the Amelita Mirolo Barn will feature The Martini Affair band and food from Buckeye Crepes and Mustafa’s Halal Gyro. No outside alcohol; BYO seating.

The Powerball jackpot remains unclaimed with no winners for all six numbers in the recent draw, leading to an increased estimated prize for the next drawing.

Lancaster's Trick or Treat night is set for October 30, from 6-7:30 PM, as per the city's announcement, offering a structured time for festive activities.