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The four historic buildings at the corner of South Main and Mill streets in Utica retain much of the look and feel of the structures that once housed and processed grain.  “On the outside, it looks like an old grist mill,” said Doug Morgan, the Campbell Mill property’s owner with his wife, Beth Morgan. But venture inside what is now known as Mill Street, and one might find a quaint reception hall, upscale overnight accommodations, or the equipment for distilling bourbon and brandy. A local restoration company recently renovated the interior into an event space, a bed and breakfast and...

The R Bar lives and dies with the Columbus Blue Jackets, and over the past few weeks, it’s finally starting to live again. On the nights of several recent Blue Jackets games, the bar was filled to capacity, owner Michael Darr said. Or at least it was filled to its limited capacity under Ohio’s coronavirus restrictions, which require tables to be spaced at least 6 feet apart. “All seats are taken on all game days,” he said. “People are getting here early, and they are getting up and moving so we can turn tables.” Months ago, R Bar, which caters to fans of central Ohio’s professio...

Minor fire reported at Buckeye Middle School on South Side of Columbus Columbus Firefighters responded to a minor fire at Buckeye Middle School on Parson Avenue on the South Side of Columbus Sunday morning. A shed outside of the building caught fire shortly before 10 a.m. The extent of the damage to the building is unclear, but at least one classroom appeared to have suffered smoke damage. The building was empty when the fire started. Columbus Fire Battalion Chief Steve Martin said the cause is still under investigation. pcooley@dispatch.com

Jasmine Fusion Grill opened at the end of October at 560 S. High St. in German Village, offering diners Indian food with elements of Mexican, Italian and American cuisine. The menu, for example, features a samosa filled with macaroni and cheese. The restaurant offers fast casual meals with an eye toward convenience, co-owner Meredith Spano said. Spano’s husband, Zulfiqar Ali, previously worked as a chef for the Tandoori Grill, a classic Indian restaurant on Bethel Road just north of the Olentangy Commons apartments. After eight years in that job, he decided to strike out on his own. “Thi...

Twin 4-year-old boys were taken to the hospital following a Columbus house fire. One twin later died.