🏰 Ohio’s Gilded Age: 7 Must-See Mansions, Libraries & Estates

🍁 Plus: Who's Ready To Go Leaf Peeping? 🙋‍♀️

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Chelsea Wiley
September 08, 2025

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Hello, Monday! Chelsea here.

I’ve been hunting for a new period drama to fill the hole left by The Gilded Age, but honestly… why settle for a TV version when some of Ohio’s own Gilded Age treasures are still standing? From opulent mansions to grand libraries, our feature story this week takes you on a tour of the real-life extravagance that inspired the drama. Ready for velvet, marble, and more stories than you can binge-watch in a weekend? No streaming required!

🍁 The Best Places in Ohio to View Fall Foliage
The leaves are just weeks from changing, which means it’s time to start dreaming about your leaf peeping trips. Some of these spots will get pretty busy once the colors start to peak, so make your plan now!

🍺 Ohio State Takes “Buckeye Tears” Beer to Court
The Ohio State–Michigan rivalry has spilled into the courtroom. OSU is fighting to stop a Michigan bar from trademarking its “Buckeye Tears” beer, but the lawsuit may have backfired, fueling the drink’s popularity with Wolverine fans.

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🩺 It’s never too late to chase a dream. Tamra Kennedy waited 40 years to become a nurse and finaly,she turned her dream into reality in just three years. Learn how adult students in Ohio are finding new careers, balancing life, and thriving in healthcare. (Columbus Monthly)

🏀 Big congratulations to West HS and Ohio State Alum Michael Redd on being inducted to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the 2008 USA Men’s Olympic Team! (CBS Sports)

🐶 Curious which dog breeds Ohioans are loving most? From energetic companions to family favorites, this report breaks down the pups topping the charts, both in the Buckeye State and nationwide. (NBC4)

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☀️ Dawes Arboretum is the PERFECT place to spend an afternoon. Genuinely, I hope you’re prepared to be surrounded by stunning, gorgeous nature!

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