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Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gahanna Lincoln bids goodbye to theater with alumni performance
GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) — Gahanna Lincoln High School is preparing for its first-ever, all-alumni show, a celebration of the final performance taking place in the Gahanna Lincoln auditorium before it is torn down. The auditorium has been the home to shows by this theatre group for 40-plus years, but now they are gearing up to say goodbye. 'I think the really unique part of this of this experience has been the fact that everybody's coming back to a place that they loved and renewing acquaintances, meeting others in a new, new setting, new situation in that we are down to the bare bones of the building in many ways,' Gahanna musical director Jeff Shellhammer said. Cold case podcaster returns to Ohio to investigate homicide of 8-year-old girl The school is being replaced by a new complex, ushering in a new era of Gahanna Lincoln High School Performing Arts, but an idea thought up by the theater department's leadership was to bring decades of students together for one final show. 'Being able to collaborate with the people who have been with me for 30 years and the students coming in, getting to see their growth from the students that we've had to the adults, who they are with families of their own,' Gahanna theater director Cindi Macioce said. Alumni of this theatre group spanning from 1964 to 2024 have come together for the production of '42nd Street.' These former students have taken time out of their adult lives, some even traveling from other states, to share in this performance, highlighting the lasting effect the program has had on them. All proceeds from the shows will go to the Gahanna Jefferson Education Foundation and Gahanna Residents in Need. Newly opened Mexican restaurant replaces former New Albany Local Cantina Macioce said that though they are excited and hopeful for the future of the department in the new space, the current theatre will always have a special place in their hearts. 'It's served us well,' Macioce said. 'It's been there for us in so many different moments in our lives. It's developed us as people. It's just something that as we come in here every night, we are so fortunate that we are together in this space one more time.' The show runs from July 25-27. For showtimes, tickets and more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gahanna unveils mountain bike trail at Academy Park
GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) – A mountain bike trail recently opened in Gahanna after nearly a year of construction. City officials unveiled an approximately three-mile-long path at Academy Park, located at 1201 Cherry Bottom Road, on June 6. The recreational trail is designed for mountain biking, or the sport of riding bicycles off-road on unpaved terrain. Construction began on the trail last summer. The pathway features both dirt terrain and five raised, wooden structures designed for mountain biking. The structures range from 31 feet to 57 feet long and are raised 1-2 feet off the ground. The trail also contains a variety of humps, hills, turns and creek crossings. Beatty says she was targeted by alleged Minnesota gunman 'Our goal is to provide recreational opportunities that reflect and serve everyone,' Mayor Laurie Jadwin said in a statement. 'By expanding our programs and amenities, as we did with the addition of the mountain bike trail, we can reach more residents and enhance the overall quality of life in our city.' The path was built to serve both new and experienced mountain bikers, a Gahanna spokesperson said. The city spent $250,000 on the new trail. Capital funding, generated from a ballot measure including recreational funding, known as Issue 12, helped support the project. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
RaceTrac's Ohio land purchases exceed $13 million; Columbus-area location looms
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Georgia-based convenience store and gas station chain is buying up Ohio land for future locations ahead of the brand's long-awaited Columbus-area debut. RaceTrac has purchased various central Ohio properties totaling at least $13.3 million, county auditor's office records show. Along with a 10-acre site near Rickenbacker International Airport at 2555 London Groveport Road acquired in March for an undisclosed amount, the chain has bought the following land: 16.5-acre site at 30 Rathmell Road for $6.2 million in June 2024. 3.7-acre site along Winchester Pike for $2.1 million in February 2025. 2.4-acre site along U.S. 23 in Circleville for $2.85 million in May 2025. Now open: New restaurants, businesses in central Ohio in June 2025 The acquisitions come as RaceTrac is constructing its first central Ohio location in Delaware at 2201 State Route 37 East, a 5.3-acre site purchased for $2.2 million in November 2023. The chain received final approval from the city's planning commission in February and, once completed, it will mark RaceTrac's second in the state after the first opened last December in Findlay. 'RaceTrac is firmly committed to expanding its reach in Ohio following the successful opening of our first store in Findlay,' a spokesperson said in a statement. 'We are not yet ready to announce our next opening, but we look forward to doing so soon and are still committed to growing throughout the state for years to come.' The Delaware gas station has been in development for several years, having received unanimous support from city council in August 2023 when it was believed the State Route 37 store could be Ohio's first. The planning commission joked during the February meeting that 'RaceTrac obviously doesn't build as fast as Sheetz,' with one member referring to the chain as 'SlowTrac.' Gahanna unveils mountain bike trail at Academy Park Plans call for RaceTrac's Delaware footprint to include a 6,008-square-foot convenience store accompanied by eight traditional fueling islands, diesel fueling islands and 34 parking spaces. When the chain introduced the proposal in early 2023, a spokesperson said 'RaceTrac believes [central Ohio's] diverse population, along with the growth in commuting and mobile workplaces, is a natural fit for its stores.' RaceTrac has been operating since 1934 and has grown to more than 580 locations across states like Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas. Each storefront is stocked with beverages, snacks, Swirl World frozen desserts, coffee and more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
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Family owned central Ohio steakhouse closes Gahanna location
GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) — A family owned steakhouse that has operated in central Ohio for nearly 40 years is closing one of its restaurants. The Hickory House announced it is closing the Gahanna location at 550 Officenter Place after 22 years. The Gahanna spot was opened in 2003 by founder Tony Torchia and longtime friend Don Pinnell. Ohio State announces every student will use AI in class The original Reynoldsburg location at 7051 East Main Street is staying open. 'While Gahanna is closing its doors, the original Reynoldsburg location is here to stay and stronger than ever,' owners Chad and Dawn Hunter wrote in a statement. No reason was given for the closure. The restaurant was founded in 1978 in Reynoldsburg by Torchia and Jim Alexander. Torchia's nephew Jimmy served as the general manager of the Gahanna location, and his daughter Dawn is a co-owner of the Reynoldsburg spot with her husband, Chad. Nissan, Walmart dial back Stonewall Columbus sponsorships for Pride 2025 The Hickory House menu boasts choice cut beef along with only center cut filets, ribeyes, and New York strips. They also include a wide selection of soups, chicken, sandwiches, and barbeque. The Hickory House in Reynoldsburg is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; Friday and Saturday operating hours are from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Gahanna teen wins national honor from American Birding Association
GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) — A central Ohio teenager has received the nation's top honor for his outstanding efforts in the world of birding. Killian Sullivan, a 13-year-old from Gahanna, earned the prestigious American Birding Association's 2025 Young Birder of the Year award. According to the ABA's website, Sullivan won the 10- to 13-year-old age category for his work in the Young Birder of the Year Mentoring Program. He received gold in the modules of conservation and community leadership and writing and a silver in illustration. Sullivan credits spotting a large black and blue songbird called a Steller's Jay at Lake Tahoe with sparking his passion for birding. He also praises his parents, Brandon and Heidi Sullivan and mentors James Muller and Ben Warner, for helping him develop his initial interest into becoming a young leader in the field. 'From the moment I saw that Steller's Jay in California, I have had incredible support,' said Sullivan. 'Because of [my parents' and mentors'] guidance and inspiration, I have been able to learn and enjoy this amazing passion. Often, I wonder if that single bird would have sparked 700 more without their lessons and encouragement.' The teen's love of travel, adventure and rock climbing has helped him thrive in the ornithology community. He has published articles in magazines, given talks at birding festivals and has been a guide for the Biggest Week in American Birding. In Columbus, he teaches a series of birding workshops for Grange Insurance Audubon Center. 'I entered ABA's Young Birder of the Year Program because I wanted to give back to the birding community,' said Sullivan. 'As a result, I wanted to create a series of resources to make birding more accessible to those just finding this beautiful adventure.' Out of the hundreds of birds he has observed in the 49 states and six Canadian provinces he has visited, Sullivan's favorite bird, the Carolina Wren, can be found in his own Ohio backyard. Other key places he likes to search for new species include southeast Arizona, New Jersey's Cape May and any pelagic, or birding by boat. Sullivan's notable skills include the ability to recognize nearly a thousand species of birds by their field marks and hundreds by their calls and songs. He has currently seen 678 species and is working on becoming the youngest person to see 700 birds in the ABA region, which includes the U.S. and Canada. Birding has inspired him to conduct research, restore habitats, create digital art and learn photography. Recently, Sullivan was filmed by MacGillivray Freeman Films for an IMAX movie that traces nature through the seasons in Ohio. Sullivan's work can be found at The American Birding Association's Young Birder of the Year Mentoring Program was created to guide and encourage birders between the ages of 10 and 18. Central to the program is providing expert advice that helps develop the skills and talents of young birders. The program, which began in 1998, has a track record of advancing the careers of up-and-coming leaders in the birding and ornithological communities. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
