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Someone’s knocking at the door! Let ‘em in – it’s Paul McCartney!

Guess who dropped in to Sgt. Peppercorn's Annual Beatles Marathon at the Bluestone the Saturday before Christmas?


A) Brian Epstein

B) Jeffrey Epstein

C) Herman of the Hermits

D) Paul McCartney!


Yes, via a 40-second…

// Opinion
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Make Opioid Distributors Stand Trial

Back in October at the historic federal opioid lawsuit in Cleveland, Cardinal Health and other opioid distributors were several hours away from opening statements. But then a settlement was reached by two Ohio counties, Summit and Cuyahoga.…

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ColumbusMediaInsider: DeWine Is Wrong On Guns, Rights, Taxes, Schools, Noe

After a year of sweetheart coverage, the Columbus Dispatch proclaimed that "Ohio is better" under Gov. Mike DeWine. Not exactly.


I give DeWine credit for being accessible and responding to crises, such as the shootings in Dayton. He…

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Socially Just Dining: 4th and State

4th and State just opened in downtown Columbus – literally on the northwest corner of 4th and State in December 2019. What an exciting opportunity for folks working in the area to have easily accessible, fully-vegan breakfast and lunch equivalent…

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