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5 days ago | 614now.com | Jack McLaughlin

A former offensive standout for the Buckeyes was arrested following a fatal crash over the weekend. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Bond was arrested on June 21 and charged with aggravated vehicular homicide. He is scheduled to have an initial court date on Monday. According to an ESPN report, Dublin police said Bond was traveling in his truck at a “high rate of speed” just before 3 a.m. when he struck a car.

1 week ago | 614now.com | Sav McKee

A local spot for coffees, pastries, and cocktails is shaking things up a bit. Parable Cafe, the incredibly popular coffee-shop-by-day, cocktail-and-natural-wine-bar at night concept located at 149 S. High St., is now offering a full-service, elevated yet approachable, dining experience with thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

1 week ago | 614now.com | Sav McKee

If you’re looking for a taste of Oaxaca right here in Central Ohio, there’ll be another place for you to do so. Dos Hermanos, the incredibly popular taqueria with locations at North Market, Easton, and Polaris, is opening their first standalone restaurant in Downtown Columbus. It’ll be located at 16 N. High St., offering in-house dining, take-out, and late-night bites, plus a full service bar. It’ll be perfect or a night out or even a lunch with coworkers.

1 week ago | 614now.com | Sav McKee

Maybe you have family visiting you in town this summer and you’re already brainstorming cool spots to take them, or you’re just looking for a new spot for sizzling bacon and bottomless coffee. Fortunately, the national travel guide called Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Near Me has laid out the best diners in Columbus, from classic joints that make flapjacks right in front of you, to even more elevated breakfast restaurants that focus on farm-to-table meals.

1 week ago | 614now.com | Jack McLaughlin

When Northwestern Ohio man Conner Sonnenberg purchased a storage barn a year and a half ago, it’s unlikely he could’ve ever guessed what his future held. Even if you gave him a million guesses. That’s because the barn was home to a once fully-functional hot dog-shaped boat. Yes, you read that correctly. Originally named Water Weenie, the boat was first built in 1975, and spent the following years traveling across the country as a promotional tool for a variety of different groups.