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Experience the heart of Mediterranean cuisine at Amara, a new restaurant in Columbus, set to open this spring. Chef Josh Dalton, known for his work at Speck, Veritas, Rosebuds, and Rosaritas, brings his travel-inspired flavors to this 70-seat establishment. The menu features fresh veggies, olive oils, herbs, grains, seafood, and prepared meats, with rotating housemade dips and spreads. Enjoy shareable plates or handheld pitas, accompanied by signature wines and cocktails, all while taking in the riverfront views in the Center City Dora district. Checkout Solipillow.com

Value City Furniture, a Columbus-based chain with a long local legacy, is closing all stores due to bankruptcy. The company, founded in 1917, is selling off inventory and assets. Five remaining stores in Central Ohio will stay open until supplies last, offering furniture bargains. Visit shopvcf.com for updates. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragic Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Near Easton Town Center: One Fatality, Drunken Driver Arrested Checkout Solipillow.com

Ohios population decline, projected to reach 675,000 by 2050, is primarily attributed to a lack of job opportunities. Economists agree that jobs significantly influence population trends. While areas like Columbus see growth, others face outmigration due to better job prospects elsewhere. Despite billions in tax breaks and incentives for the wealthy, job creation remains elusive, with little evidence of return on investment. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragic accident on I-70 in Columbus: One fatality, multiple vehicles involved, causing major traffic delays. Emergency crews respond swiftly, highlighting the severity of rollover crashes on busy interstates. Details still emerging, stay tuned for updates. Checkout Solipillow.com

Vascular surgeon from Chicago, Dr. Michael David McKee, charged with aggravated murder in the shooting deaths of his ex-wife and her new husband in Ohio. McKee, 39, waived extradition and appeared in court, pleading not guilty. The couple, married for five years, were found shot dead in their Columbus home, with their young children and family dog unharmed. McKee was arrested in Rockford after a vehicle linked to the crime scene was traced. He faces life in prison without parole or the death penalty. Checkout Solipillow.com

Dr. Amy Acton, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, teams up with David Pepper for lieutenant governor, focusing on affordability issues. Acton shares personal struggles with housing and rising costs, blaming gerrymandering for Ohios problems. Checkout Solipillow.com