Good morning, Marion County. Ohio's culinary scene is stepping into the spotlight as the Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance opens voting for its prestigious annual awards. With nearly 300 nominations across categories from Restaurant of the Year to Server of the Year, it's your chance to champion local favorites until September 30. The celebration highlights what many of us already know—the Buckeye State's food and drink landscape deserves recognition for both the faces greeting you at the door and the talent behind the scenes.
In creative news, a homegrown animated series is proving imagination flourishes beyond coastal cities. "Gabriel and the Guardians," developed by Delaware-based Jason Moody, secured a $2 million tax credit through Ohio's film program. The fantasy series, drawing inspiration from biblical Genesis with Lord of the Rings vibes, showcases central Ohio's creative potential. Meanwhile, authorities are investigating after a body was discovered in Westerville's Hoover Reservoir, with officials working to determine circumstances surrounding the tragic finding.
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🍽️ Ohio food lovers can now vote for top restaurant awards. The Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance has opened public voting for categories including Restaurant of the Year, Craft Brewery of the Year, and Server of the Year. Nearly 300 nominations were submitted across multiple categories, with 35 Northeast Ohio restaurants and 5 regional breweries in contention. Voting closes September 30 at eatdrinkohio.org/awards, with winners to be announced at a Columbus celebration on December 8. The annual awards highlight excellence in Ohio's thriving hospitality industry, celebrating both customer-facing staff and behind-the-scenes talent.
💧 Body discovered in Hoover Reservoir prompts police investigation. Columbus police responded after someone reported seeing a body in the water at Westerville's Hoover Reservoir. The body was recovered and the person was pronounced dead at 10:30 a.m. Officials have not yet determined how long the body was in the water or the circumstances surrounding the death. Authorities continue to investigate this developing situation as they work to gather more information.
🎬 Ohio animated series lands $2 million tax credit for local production. "Gabriel and the Guardians," created by Delaware, Ohio-based Jason Moody, tells a fantasy story inspired by biblical Genesis featuring celestial guardians in a Lord of the Rings-like setting. The series received funding through the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit program, which awarded over $46 million to nearly 25 film and TV projects statewide. Moody intentionally built his animation studio in central Ohio to prove creativity shouldn't be monopolized by coastal cities. The 13-episode first season is expected to be completed by mid-2026.
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