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Charges Dropped Against Bailey Zimmerman After Hotel Incident and Apology

Thursday, June 25 by Lyle F

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Charges have been dropped against country singer Bailey Zimmerman after he was accused of causing $16,000 in damage to a hotel room in Albuquerque. Zimmerman faced federal and misdemeanor charges after hotel staff reported damage to a television, phone, coffee table, two... Read More.

Mount Carmel to Replace Franklinton ER with New Primary Care Center This August

Thursday, June 25 by Lyle F

Mount Carmel will close its Franklinton emergency room later this year and open a primary and preventive care center in the neighborhood, the healthcare provider announced Wednesday. The ER will close Aug. 22, and the new facility will open Aug. 24 in the Fortuity Building.... Read More.

Taylor Swift Surprises Fans at Star Studded Nashville Tight End University Event

Wednesday, June 24 by Lyle F

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NFL stars and top country music artists gathered Tuesday night at The Pinnacle in Nashville for the Sports Illustrated and Tight End University’s “Tight Ends & Friends” event, presented by Reese’s. Tight End University, founded in 2021 by Travis Kelce, George... Read More.

Ohio Bill Proposes Earlier Learner Permits and Longer Practice Time for Teen Drivers

Wednesday, June 24 by Lyle F

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill that would change when teens can start learning to drive and how long they must practice before getting a license. Senate Bill 419 would allow teens to get a learner’s permit at age 15, instead of... Read More.

Olivia Rodrigo Announces All Women Music Festival This August

Tuesday, June 23 by Lyle F

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo announced Monday she will launch her own charity music festival, Daisy Chain Fields, with an all-women lineup. The event is scheduled for Aug. 29 at Irvine’s FivePoint Amphitheatre. Rodrigo posted the festival lineup on Instagram, confirming that Chappell Roan,... Read More.

Columbus Zoo Names Newest Masai Giraffe Calf After Public Vote

Tuesday, June 23 by Lyle F

Thousands of people voted to name the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s newest Masai giraffe calf, but one name stood out. Jasper is now the newest member of the Columbus zoo family. The zoo announced the winning name just ahead of World Giraffe Day. “Jasper received over... Read More.

Ella Langley Brings ‘Dandelion Tour’ to Columbus with Special Guests This September

Monday, June 22 by Lyle F

Country music star Ella Langley will perform at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus on Sept. 25 as part of her “Dandelion Tour.” Kameron Marlowe and Laci Kaye Booth are scheduled to join Langley as special guests for the Columbus concert. Tickets go on sale to the... Read More.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 6/20/26

Monday, June 22 by Lyle F

NEW YORK (AP) — Familiar stars and crossover pairings dominate the latest Billboard Hot 100, but the chart dated June 20 reflects something broader than celebrity gravity: listeners are rewarding emotional directness, genre flexibility and songs that feel increasingly unconcerned with traditional radio lanes. At... Read More.

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 6/19-6/21/26

Friday, June 19 by Lyle F

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Central Ohio enters the third weekend of June with a calendar shaped by celebration, culture and the unofficial arrival of summer, as communities across the region prepare for festivals, commemorations and family events from Friday through Sunday. The weekend of June... Read More.

The Hottest Hits of 2026, What’s Next?

Thursday, June 18 by Lyle F

NEW YORK (AP) — The first half of 2026 suggested a music industry in transition: blockbuster touring remains dominant, but the biggest stories are increasingly about audience migration across genres, the global circulation of fandom and the tension between scale and specificity. As the calendar... Read More.