''Columbus Monthly'' is a

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that has been an important and influential voice in Central

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. The magazine which was created in June 1975 has a well-earned reputation for

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the local establishment, challenging the

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daily on

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and providing a much-needed perspective and alternative voice on

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and civic issues. It is also known for its heavily researched service pieces, such as ''Best of Columbus'', and extensive restaurant coverage. It is a member of the City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA). ''Columbus Monthly'' also produces special sections and other publications covering a wide range of subjects: ''Homes, Restaurant Guide, Summer Entertainment Guide, Best Driving Vacations, Menu Guide, Home Building, Suburban Sections, Columbus Bride, CityGuide, Columbus Guests'' and ''Guide to Remodeling''. The magazine was owned by American Community Newspapers II, LLC., which also publishes '' The Other Paper'', Columbus's news and entertainment weekly; ''Suburban News Publications'', a group of 22 community newspapers; and ''Columbus C.E.O.'', a monthly business magazine. American Community Newspapers sold its Columbus properties to Dispatch Printing Company, owner of ''

The Columbus Dispatch ''The Columbus Dispatch'' is a daily newspaper based in Columbus, Ohio. Its first issue was published on July 1, 1871, and it has been the only mainstream daily newspaper in the city since ''The Columbus Citizen-Journal'' ceased publication in ...

,'' in 2011. Dispatch Printing Company sold its Columbus print properties to

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in June 2015. GateHouse acquired

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in 2019 and took the better-known Gannett name.

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* Magazines established in 1975 News magazines published in the United States Mass media in Columbus, Ohio Monthly magazines published in the United States Local interest magazines published in the United States 1975 establishments in Ohio Magazines published in Ohio {{ColumbusOH-stub