Dublin • March 13, 2025
Good morning, Dublin. In Columbus, there exists a timeless institution where the lights never dim and the taps never stop—the Ruckmoor Lounge has been pouring affordable drinks for 21 hours daily since 1958. This cash-only establishment opens 365 days a year, welcoming everyone from dawn regulars to midnight revelers with its $3 beers, heated smoking patio, and Friday karaoke nights that have become local legend.
Meanwhile, Delaware's culinary landscape shifts as J. Gumbo's closes its last Central Ohio location after 13 years of serving up Cajun comfort food and providing employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. The owners are hanging up their aprons to focus on family life as their son enters high school. In less appetizing news, a proposed $500 million solar farm project in Logan County has been shelved following regulatory hurdles and local opposition.
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🍺 This historic bar never sleeps, serving Columbus for 21 hours daily. The Ruckmoor Lounge has been a cash-only institution since 1958, evolving from a motel into a beloved watering hole that's open 365 days a year—even Christmas. With affordable drinks like $3 beers and entertainment options including pool, darts, and Friday karaoke, it attracts everyone from 5:30 a.m. regulars to late-night revelers. The family-owned establishment maintains its vintage charm with historic photos lining the walls, while its heated smoking patio and $5 Whiskey Wednesdays keep patrons coming back.
🍲 Delaware's last J. Gumbo's restaurant says farewell after 13 years. The Cajun eatery, known for its crawfish cheese dip and commitment to employing people with developmental disabilities, closed its doors on March 4th. Owners shared on Facebook that they wanted to spend more time with their son as he enters high school after growing up in the restaurant. While J. Gumbo's locations remain in Cincinnati and Kentucky, this closure marks the end of the chain's presence in Central Ohio. The owners expressed gratitude for their successful 13-year run despite the immense challenges of restaurant ownership.
🌞 Political pressure kills $500 million Ohio solar farm project. Developers withdrew their permit application for a 500-megawatt solar farm in Logan County after regulatory staff recommended rejection due to local opposition and Republican political influence. Meanwhile, state lawmakers are targeting extreme speeders with a new $200 fine, while officials push for year-round sales of ethanol fuel blend E15. Senator Bernie Moreno faces criticism for sending generic form emails to constituents, and Rep. Kevin Miller plans legislation requiring euthanasia for dogs that kill humans.
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