Port Columbus adds security checkpoint lanes
The Dispatch wrote Port Columbus adds security lanes for expert, casual and family travelers Thursday, August 14, 2008 BY ELIZABETH GIBSON Starting today, travelers flying out of Port Columbus can choose whether they want to pass through airport security in an expert, casual or family lane. “The business travelers are very happy with it, and […]
OSU switches to reserved football parking for RVs
Columbus Business First wrote Ohio State switches to reserved football parking for RVs Wednesday, August 6, 2008 by Matt Burns RV-driving Ohio State University football fans can rest a little easier on game days this season, but it�s going to cost them. The university announced Wednesday that it is eliminating the first-come, first-serve system for […]
Horse-drawn carriage rides return to Downtown
The Dispatch wrote Horse-drawn carriage rides return to Downtown Friday, August 1, 2008 BY MORGAN DAY Horse-drawn carriages once again are awaiting passengers for travel through the streets of Downtown. “We’re rolling the dice, hoping that customers show up and are willing to take rides,” said Terry Adkins, who with his wife operates Willow […]
COTA seeks grant for 6 extra-long hybrid buses
The Dispatch wrote COTA seeks $5.7 million grant for 6 extra-long hybrid buses Friday, August 1, 2008 BY TIM DOULIN Super-long, environmentally friendly buses powered by a combination of electricity and diesel are in the Central Ohio Transit Authority’s future. COTA is seeking $5.7 million through a federal grant to purchase six articulated hybrid buses. […]
Columbus grows while rest of Ohio shrinks
The Dispatch wrote Columbus grows while rest of Ohio shrinks Thursday, July 10, 2008 BY SHERRI WILLIAMS Lately, census numbers rarely have been kind to Cleveland. Today, one is downright gloomy. According to U.S. Census estimates to be released today, Cleveland lost 5,067 people from July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2007, more than any […]
Chipotle to buy locally grown produce
Columbus Business First wrote Chipotle to buy locally grown produce Monday, June 30, 2008 Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will start buying locally raised produce for its restaurants this summer. The Denver-based eatery said it will begin buying 25 percent of at least one produce line for each of its 730-plus restaurants from small and midsize […]