Black Friday

Traveling over the Holidays?

Traveling over the Holidays? Here are some Apps to help make your travels easier. Including Flight Aware to get gate and arrival times, Hotel Tonight to find accommodations, Gate Guru to find services en route to your gate, and Waze to find routes out of traffic jams.

Check out the link below!

 http://www.today.com/video/apps-to-help-make-your-holiday-travels-happier-573316675662

13 Things People In Ohio Did Before The Internet Took Over Our Lives

There can be too much of a good thing.
Before the days of lengthy, opinionated Facebook posts and scrolling through our newsfeed to see what was happening in the world, we took the time to talk on the phone and learned of the news via a set time and manner. Today, our lives have picked up a faster, more noisy pace. To remind you of what life was like before, here are 13 things people in Ohio did before the Internet took over our lives:

1. We traveled the back/country roads for the sake of a good drive.

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2. You rode your bike in your neighborhood until dark. (Or, you let your kids ride their bikes in your neighborhood until dark.)

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3. You read your local newspaper or watched the evening newscast for your local news. (Today, we tend to consult Facebook and/or Twitter.)

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4. We (primarily) did all of our Ohio State vs. Michigan trash talk in person. Today, we post lengthy statuses or insults in 140 characters or less.

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5. We owned (and utilized) photo albums.

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6. For a family fun night, there were the local roller rinks…

Cavalier Skating Rink-Chillicothe Ohio/Facebook

7. …bowling allies…

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8. …video rental stores…

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9. …and even the occasional board game.

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10. We did a lot of our holiday shopping in Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland—or at the nearest large shopping mall. (Today, we order half of our gifts online.)

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11. When we went to places like Cedar Point or Kings Island (or anywhere notable for that matter,) the only people that knew about it were those we personally told and the people that actually went with us. Today, we take a selfie and tell the world.

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12. Relationships with friends (near and far) were primarily maintained via the phone or in person.

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13. We made a point to experience our state parks, historic sites and other local attractions. (Let’s get back to this one, guys.)

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Source:  http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/before-the-internet-oh/

These 10 Breathtaking Sceneries Totally Define Ohio

Ohio has a little bit of everything. From the rolling hills of the countryside to the bright cityscape lights, there’s a view to captivate everyone. No matter the season, Ohio’s beauty shines through. The following are 10 stunning sceneries that totally define the state of Ohio—and the beauty it showcases year-round.

1. The rolling hills of Ohio’s Amish Country:

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(Picture: Eastern Ohio, in and around Sugarcreek)

2. The captivating shores of Lake Erie:

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(Euclid, OH)

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(Pictured: Marblehead Lighthouse)

3. The hidden waterfalls, caves and gorges of Old Man’s Cave:

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(Pictured: Old Man's Cave at Hocking Hills State Park)

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(Pictured: Cedar Falls at Hocking Hills State Park)

4 .Columbus cityscape:

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5. The calm waters of the Ohio River:

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(Pictured: Confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers in Marietta, OH)

6. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

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Tour the Cuyahoga Valley by train via the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Peninsula.

7. The covered bridges of Ashtabula County

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Drive through America's shortest and longest covered bridge along the scenic route of the Ashtabula Covered Bridge Tour, which features 18 covered bridges in Ashtabula County.

8. The bright lights of Cincinnati’s nighttime skyline

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(Pictured: Cincinnati and the John Roebling Suspension Bridge)

9. Ohio Bicentennial Barns

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10. The Great Seal of Ohio

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...where it all began.





Source:   http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/defining-sceneries-oh/

Small Town Ohio

14 Things You Know To Be True If You Went To A Small Town High School In Ohio

Small town life in Ohio is special, and consequently so is small town high school life in Ohio. From the very limited choices in electives to the sibling legacy you could never seem to overcome, there were several aspects of your small town high school experience in Ohio that made those four years undeniably memorable.

1. You knew everyone and could (or almost could) name off your entire class if you had to.

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2. Because there was a limited amount of people in the school, you and your friends sort of unintentionally rotated boyfriends/girlfriends throughout the course of the four years.

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3. You know what FFA means (and it was a pretty big deal back then.)

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4. Extra-circulars such as show choir, band and Power of the Pen became your life.

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5. Spanish was literally the only choice there was when it came to picking a foreign language class.

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6. Also, Ag 1, 2, 3 and 4 were basically the only electives you had to choose from.

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7. New kids from larger towns were the talk of the school for weeks. New kids from another local high school weren’t quite as earth shattering because you were familiar with their reputation via football games and other sport related events.

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8. There was a good chance that a cornfield neighbored at least one side of your high school.

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9. Your history teacher was also the football coach. (Or something like that, at least.)

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10. When you took Driver’s Ed it meant you got to spend time with kids from other high schools. Which was a pretty big deal.

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11. Your rivalry was the high school from the small town closest to your hometown.

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12. You were on a first name basis with the lunch ladies and genuinely missed them when you graduated.

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13. Sibling legacy was a very real thing. Whatever your older brother or sister was known for, that’s what your teachers anticipated out of you.

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14. There were cliques. Sort of. But since the school was so small and the population was so sparse, it didn’t really take much to break down the barriers. (If you wanted to play a sport or join a club, there was always room.)

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Source: http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/small-town-high-school-in-oh/

Veterans Day 2015

12 Reasons Why Small Town Ohio Is Actually The Best Place To Grow Up

1. You learn how to appreciate the beauty of rural Ohio…

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2. …and you learn the value in being self sufficient and hard work.

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3. You learn how to enjoy and appreciate the good things (and people) in life.

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4. Whenever some sort of crisis or tragedy happened in your family your neighbors brought you hot meals for weeks. (You can’t get that living in a big city, guys. You just can’t.)

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5. Snow days meant you could go meet the neighborhood kids at the prime sledding spot.

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6. Living in a small town made family vacations and trips to the nearest big city that much more special.

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7. Unnecessary things such as parking meters simply don’t exist in your hometown.

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8. You really learned the value of family (any many of your friends essentially became family)—except when you were split on Ohio State vs. Michigan. Then it just gets tough.

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9. When you took Driver’s Ed you (almost) know everyone in your class—and if you didn’t know everyone it just meant you got to spend time with kids from another high school. Which was nice.

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10. When you took your driver’s license test you essentially knew all the roads and passed with flying colors.

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11. You have a hometown restaurant that’s better than any fast food joint or chain restaurant.

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12. You ALWAYS have a place to call home—even when you’ve moved away and only visit for the holidays. It’s still your true home. And it will always be your true home.

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Source:  http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/small-town-oh-best-place-to-grow-up/