Celebrating 213 Years of Our Hometown

Born Feb. 14, 1812, Columbus has grown from a simple settlement to Ohio’s largest city over 213 years. Franklinton, named after Benjamin Franklin, was the first permanent settlement in central Ohio, according to a Columbus Rotary presentation. Founded in 1797 by Lucas Sullivant, it was... Read More.

47 Years Ago: Ohio Recalls the Great Blizzard of 1978

Forty-seven years ago, Ohio residents were digging out from the state’s worst winter storm in history. The Great Blizzard of 1978, which struck on Jan. 26, remains a defining weather event for the region. The first three weeks of 1978 brought multiple snowstorms and persistent... Read More.