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It's been less than a week since Dublin City Schools superintendent John Marschhausen resigned from the district. He has a new job at OSU.
Former Dublin City Schools superintendent gets job at Ohio State University
It's been less than a week since Dublin City Schools superintendent John Marschhausen resigned from the district. He has a new job at OSU.
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Forget bears and venomous snakes. The white-tailed deer ranks as Ohio's most dangerous animal, and thousands of crashes each year may explain why.
Why deer are the most dangerous animal in Ohio
Forget bears and venomous snakes. The white-tailed deer ranks as Ohio's most dangerous animal, and thousands of crashes each year may explain why.
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OhioHealth closed its labor and delivery department at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware County on July 31.
Grady Memorial shutters labor and delivery department in Delaware County
OhioHealth closed its labor and delivery department at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware County on July 31.
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Cyberattacks have targeted water systems in several states. Columbus officials say they have not detected suspicious activity or other issues.
Columbus water systems unaffected by cyberattacks across the country
Cyberattacks have targeted water systems in several states. Columbus officials say they have not detected suspicious activity or other issues.
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Out of 16 Ohio hospitals recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report as Best Regional Hospitals, two Columbus hospitals rank in the top 10.
Wexner Medical Center, Riverside Methodist rank among Ohio's best hospitals
Out of 16 Ohio hospitals recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report as Best Regional Hospitals, two Columbus hospitals rank in the top 10.
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Wayfair is opening an outlet in Dublin, expanding its central Ohio footprint shortly after opening Ohio's first retail store near Polaris.
Wayfair expanding in central Ohio with new Dublin outlet
Wayfair is opening an outlet in Dublin, expanding its central Ohio footprint shortly after opening Ohio's first retail store near Polaris.
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A state trooper and medical professionals were the state's highest-paid employees in 2025.
Who are the state of Ohio's highest paid workers? See the list
A state trooper and medical professionals were the state's highest-paid employees in 2025.
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Crews found a time capsule from 1927 while demolishing the former Gahanna Lincoln High School for additional parking.
Time capsule found under Gahanna Lincoln High School. What's inside?
Crews found a time capsule from 1927 while demolishing the former Gahanna Lincoln High School for additional parking.
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The former Tommy's Pizza site on the corner of Lane and Neil avenues near Ohio State's North campus could soon look very different.
'Boutique' student housing proposal advances for OSU-area Tommy's Pizza site
The former Tommy's Pizza site on the corner of Lane and Neil avenues near Ohio State's North campus could soon look very different.
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An attorney with the Columbus City Attorney's Office said the officer's search was a personal use of the Flock system against city policy.
Columbus officer used Flock to investigate personal vehicle crash, records show
An attorney with the Columbus City Attorney's Office said the officer's search was a personal use of the Flock system against city policy.
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Opinion: President Donald Trump is leading the assault on America.
Oink, oink! Max Miller support latest proof Trump reigns as 'hog-in-chief' | Opinion
President Donald Trump is leading the assault on America.
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Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy wants merit pay for Ohio teachers. The state has tried it before, with mixed results.
Ramaswamy revives debate over teacher merit pay in Ohio. Can it work?
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy wants merit pay for Ohio teachers. The state has tried it before, with mixed results.
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City leaders and law enforcement top the list of highest-paid employees in the City of Worthington.
Who are Worthington's highest-paid workers? See the data
City leaders and law enforcement top the list of highest-paid employees in the City of Worthington.
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The attorney for Elizabeth Siders has asked for her mental health to be evaluated, citing concerns she may not be able to assist in her own defense.
Elizabeth Siders files request for mental health evaluation
The attorney for Elizabeth Siders has asked for her mental health to be evaluated, citing concerns she may not be able to assist in her own defense.
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Opinion: If litigious Buc-ee's can't be a good neighbor, Ohioans don't need its Beaver Nuggets and fudge.
'Come and get us!' Buc-ee's bullying wrong beaver. Ohio telling it to 'Buc-off' | Opinion
If litigious Buc-ee's can't be a good neighbor, Ohioans don't need its Beaver Nuggets and fudge.
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Until the store closure, there is a 50% sale of all items.
Dublin David's Bridal store to shutter in late August
Until the store closure, there is a 50% sale of all items.
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An Illinois man faces charges in connection with a July 31 shooting in Columbus that killed a man and wounded a second person.
Illinois man charged in fatal double shooting on Columbus' NE Side
An Illinois man faces charges in connection with a July 31 shooting in Columbus that killed a man and wounded a second person.
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The Columbus Crew are adding forward Gonzalo Tapia on loan from Sao Paulo to bolster their attacking options.
Columbus Crew add forward Gonzalo Tapia on loan
The Columbus Crew are adding forward Gonzalo Tapia on loan from Sao Paulo to bolster their attacking options.
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The Columbus Crew beat Atlas 3-1 in their Leagues Cup opener.
Columbus Crew win over Atlas 3-1 to open Leagues Cup, replay, highlights
The Columbus Crew beat Atlas 3-1 in their Leagues Cup opener.
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Two Reynoldsburg officers have resigned over alleged misuse of the city's Flock camera system.
Two Reynoldsburg officers resign amid probe over alleged Flock camera misuse
Two Reynoldsburg officers have resigned over alleged misuse of the city's Flock camera system.
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Ohio State commit Jamier Brown was seen practicing at his former high school Aug. 4 rather than Big Walnut, to which he transferred in January.
Ohio State WR commit Jamier Brown seen practicing at former high school
Ohio State commit Jamier Brown was seen practicing at his former high school Aug. 4 rather than Big Walnut, to which he transferred in January.
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The Arena District's heavyweight developer wants to replace a surface parking lot on Vine Street with a 242-unit apartment building.
Nationwide eyes surface parking lot for new Arena District apartment building
The Arena District's heavyweight developer wants to replace a surface parking lot on Vine Street with a 242-unit apartment building.
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Walgreens continues to downsize nationwide, and it still operates in more than 130 Ohio cities, but how many have closed in the state this year?
Walgreens closes stores nationwide in 2026. How Ohio is affected
Walgreens continues to downsize nationwide, and it still operates in more than 130 Ohio cities, but how many have closed in the state this year?
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The Ohio Department of Health reported over 4,000 cases of the gut-churning illness on July 31.
Eat your veggies even amid cyclospora outbreak, health officials urge
The Ohio Department of Health reported over 4,000 cases of the gut-churning illness on July 31.
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Ohio State grabbed the top spot in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll for the first time since 2015.
Ohio State football opens No. 1 in Coaches Poll for first time since 2015
Ohio State grabbed the top spot in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll for the first time since 2015.
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Four Ohio football recruits made the updated 2027 Top 100 rankings. See where Jamier Brown, Kellen Wymer and others finished.
4 Ohio high school football players crack national top 100 ranking
Four Ohio football recruits made the updated 2027 Top 100 rankings. See where Jamier Brown, Kellen Wymer and others finished.
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John Mobley Jr.'s leadership, Amare Bynum's passing acumen and three more takeaways from Ohio State's 111-73 win against Los Boris 2 in Puerto Rico.
5 takeaways from Ohio State's win against Los Boris 2 in Puerto Rico
John Mobley Jr.'s leadership, Amare Bynum's passing acumen and three more takeaways from Ohio State's 111-73 win against Los Boris 2 in Puerto Rico.
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Ohio State football enters 2026 with high expectations. Here are four key players facing the most pressure to deliver this season.
The 4 Ohio State football players under the biggest spotlight in 2026
Ohio State football enters 2026 with high expectations. Here are four key players facing the most pressure to deliver this season.
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Here are the best quarterbacks in the Columbus area entering the 2026 OHSAA football season.
Top central Ohio QBs entering 2026 high school football season
Here are the best quarterbacks in the Columbus area entering the 2026 OHSAA football season.
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Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith believes the Texas' stadium atmosphere could be louder than Ohio Stadium.
Jeremiah Smith thinks Texas road game could get louder than OSU home game
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith believes the Texas' stadium atmosphere could be louder than Ohio Stadium.
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