The flu season in Ohio is beginning to take its toll. State health officials are calling influenza “widespread.” Reportedly, there have been nearly 300 flu-related hospitalizations in the first week of January alone. You are urged to protect yourself by getting a flu shot, regular hand washing and staying home when you’re sick. Follow me […]
White Castle wants to serve liquor when its Short North restaurant reopens. Reportedly, White Castle applied for licenses that would allow sales of beer, wine and liquor. State officials say, there are no available licenses currently available. Doesn’t sound like a bad idea to me! Pour up! What do you think? Follow me on Snapchat, […]
Hundreds of central Ohio retail jobs will vanish later this year. The Andersons announced Monday night it’ll close its general stores in Columbus, after multimillion-dollar losses in its retail division. They company is based in Toledo. More than 400 local jobs will be lost, but employees will receive severance packages and job placement assistance. Follow […]
Water is flowing again to dozens of north Columbus residents, after a water main break. Reportedly, city officials say a broken water line on Annadale Drive, was repaired late Monday night, 15 hours after residents first reported low water pressure. If you live near the water main break, you’re still being asked to boil your […]
Columbus is being ranked among the worst areas for bed bug infestations! Worse than Nasty Nati! Orkin ranks the 614 5th on its annual list. The list is based on the number of calls its exterminators made last year. Baltimore topped the list. Cincinnati is ranked at number 8 and Cleveland ranked 13th. Just nasty! […]
There’s no word yet on the source of a stinky odor reported across central Ohio. Residents of Columbus and several neighboring communities flooded fire departments, and utility companies with calls Tuesday, about a natural gas-like smell. No gas line leaks were found. A meteorological phenomenon called a “temperature inversion” could be to blame for holding […]
If you have Amazon Prime, you can now have restaurant meals delivered right to your door in Columbus. Amazon launched its “Restaurants” initiative in central Ohio Thursday. You can order food from over 50 places through the Amazon Prime app and it will be delivered to your door, for free. Follow me on Snapchat, Instagram, […]
Hundreds of new words and phrases have earned a place in the dictionary, including “get your freak on.” Missy Elliot’s 2001 hit was among the new entries that the Oxford University press released Thursday. A few of the other new dictionary listings include glam-ma, exampling, and youtuber. Follow me on Snapchat, Twitter, and Instagram: MistyJRadio […]
A new survey says the nation’s ‘Sexiest City’ is right here in Ohio!! The survery ranks ZANESVILLE as the nation’s “sexiest city.” Pure Romance says women living in Zanesville, buy more of the company’s “relationship enhancement products” per capita than any other city in the United States. The company says Cleveland and Cincinnati rank in […]
Today marks a major holiday shipping deadline! The postal service says it’s the last day to get packages delivered by Christmas, without having to pay extra. Next Tuesday, December 20th is the deadline to send cards and letters USPS First Class. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya!!! Follow me on Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter: MistyJRadio […]
Ohio is joining 15 other states in placing tighter restrictions on abortions. Governor Kasich signed a bill Tuesday, banning abortions after 20 weeks. Pro-life activists say that’s when a fetus can feel pain. The governor vetoed the so-called “heartbeat bill” that would block abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can be around 6 […]
Tuesday, The Big Ten Conference announced the Buckeyes will open the 2017 season on the road against Indiana on Thursday, August 31st! It’ll be the first time in 41 years that OSU opens its season with a conference opponent, and the seventh time they’ll open on a day other than Saturday. Follow me on Snapchat, […]
