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In the 1960s, the construction of shopping malls had a deep impact on the American economy. Downtown retail struggled as shoppers flocked to large indoor and outdoor shopping centers. Today, Columbus鈥� first malls are either gone or in decline, but 50 years ago, they were in their prime.

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has received a federal grant money to clean up the former location of Westland Mall. After decades of neglect,鈥�

The future of the old Westland Mall may come into focus sooner rather than later, following the recent sale of a Sears store and auto shop. Some longtime鈥�

One Monday morning, the slot machines at the Hollywood Casino have already attracted a few gamblers to try their luck. Todd Gillis, 48, is one of them.鈥�