Marion County • September 10, 2025
Good morning, Marion County. Mark your calendars for November 2025, when country music royalty Neal McCoy brings his electrifying performance to the Marion Palace Theatre. With over 6 million albums sold and a reputation for shows where no two nights are ever the same, this promises to be one of those "remember when" moments for local country fans. Tickets ranging from $29-$49 might be the best entertainment value you'll find next fall.
Meanwhile, the restaurant landscape continues to shift as Hot Chicken Takeover closes yet another location, leaving just one remaining outpost of the once-expanding Nashville-style chicken chain. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Ohio Wildlife Council is considering a significant change to turkey hunting traditions, proposing split seasons between southern and northeastern zones for spring 2026. Public comments are being accepted through September 24 for those looking to weigh in.
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🎸 Country legend Neal McCoy brings electrifying show to Marion Palace Theatre. The high-energy performer will take the stage on November 21, 2025, delighting fans with hits like "No Doubt About It" and "The Shake." With over 6 million albums sold and 15 studio albums to his name, McCoy promises a night of spontaneity and audience connection where no two shows are ever the same. Tickets range from $29-$49 for this authentic country music experience sponsored by Jerry & Marietta Wood.
🔥 Hot Chicken Takeover shutters another location, leaving just one restaurant standing. The locally founded Nashville-style chicken chain, now owned by Craveworthy Brands, recently closed its Westerville location after shutting down two other restaurants last week. This continues a pattern of closures for the once-expanding Columbus favorite, which had previously closed its Clintonville restaurant. The company, founded by Joe DeLoss who has since moved on to cultural leadership, has undergone significant changes since its acquisition by new ownership.
🦃 Ohio proposes split wild turkey hunting seasons for spring 2026. The Ohio Wildlife Council received plans that would create separate youth hunting dates for the south and northeast zones for the first time. The south zone would cover 83 counties with hunting from April 25-May 24, while the northeast zone (including five counties) would run May 2-31. Additionally, the council approved new waterfowl hunting zones for 2026-30 seasons, dividing Ohio into three zones with different hunting dates. Public comments on the proposals can be submitted until September 24, with final voting scheduled for October 22.
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