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Ohio’s highest court says parent’s rights were not violated in local 2021 custody case
ZANESVILLE − The Supreme Court of Ohio has set a new precedent in custody law due to a Muskingum County case in which a mother said she was denied due process in fighting for custody of her children. She lost that argument when the highest court of the state rendered its decision on Tuesday. “We’re very pleased with the decision of the Supreme Court,” said Muskingum County Prosecutor Ron Welch, whose office was accused of denying a...
Franklin County Sheriff's Office asks for help choosing newest K9's name
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is asking for the publics help in naming their newest Therapy K9. Four different names have been floated. Fans of "a galaxy far far away" must search their feelings and choose between the four "pawsibillities." Do the names Mando, Obi,...
Fur Baby Friday: Sassy and sweet Shirley, Riley need good homes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Meet Shirley, a lovable 6-year-old Jack Russel Terrier, and Riley, an adorable 8-year-old Lab mix. These furry friends have captured the hearts of Franklin County Dog & Adoption Center staff and volunteers, and now they're ready to steal yours too!. Shirley is a sweet and...
Granville school district science teachers pave the way for environmental education
Dustin Grime is no stranger to showing kids how exciting science can be. From building model rockets and engineering toothpick bridges to analyzing microorganisms under a microscope, the sixth-grade science teacher at Granville Intermediate School said teaching “is more about facilitating experiences” for his students. Last year, Grime...
Fostering inclusion: The Limitless Livestock Show 2024
MOUNT VERNON — Pigs, cows, horses and chickens were on display at the Limitless Livestock show created by Ansley Daubenmier. Daubenmier, an upcoming Mount Vernon High School senior, has been showing animals at the Knox County Fair for over a decade. She serves as president of Mount Vernon’s FFA chapter and the Smoking and Spurs 4-H club.
One dead after fiery crash on I-270
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead after the vehicle they were a passenger in caught fire after hitting the back of a semi-truck on Interstate 270 in Jackson Township Thursday. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on I-270 westbound just east of Interstate 71 at approximately 3:26 p.m. […]
Juvenile judge shares frustration, discusses evolving fight against teen crime
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Three teens were charged in the death of a young mom who died after she was thrown off her car as it was being stolen while her young son was in the back seat. Alexa Stakley's case is one of many ABC6 has covered as...
Ryan Day wants Ohio State to dominate Michigan, but simply winning is good enough | Oller
Not often does a coach put himself on the hot seat, or in Ryan Day’s case a warmer seat, but that is kind of what the Ohio State coach just did. When discussing last year’s Michigan game during this week’s Big Ten media session in Indianapolis, Day added another bullet point to his presentation on what the Buckeyes need to do in 2024. ...
‘Forbes’ names this central Ohio employer the best workplace for women in the entire country
Among 600 employers in Forbes’ annual “America’s Best Employers for Women” list were analyzed using survey responses based on work environment, pay equity, parental leave, discrimination, and sexual misconduct. Then, to calculate each company’s ranking, the research and survey responses were combined into a scoring system....
Restaurant Week returns to Columbus with new locations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The summer food scene in Columbus has gotten a nice refresh with the return of 614 Restaurant Week from July 22-27. 150 restaurants are offering three-course meals ranging from $15 to $50. You may even find that some new, discounted items are being featured at some places.
Jack Sawyer’s return bringing credibility to Buckeyes’ defensive line
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s no mystery that he’s a menace off the edge, and his decision to return to Ohio State for a senior season is building some hype for the defensive line. After all, Jack Sawyer is a former five-star prospect, who’s coming off an All-Big Ten...
BM5: Which true freshmen will play, contribute most for Buckeyes?
Not a lot of true freshmen are expected to play big roles for Ohio State in 2024, but there are definitely some that will see the field. The list of course begins with wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who appears to be in line to start from day one. What about other than him? How big of a role will running back James Peoples have? What about defensive end Eddrick Houston?
Ohio State Week: Mailbag Answers and Prediction
Mailbag questions came, and now they will be answered. Apparently, Ryan Day’s employment is close to lot of your hearts. Exiled_in_VT asks: “I ain’t come here to mailbag school. What keeps Ryan Day his job? Playoff appearance? Or a playoff win? Or, are multiple playoff wins needed this year?”
Best juniors in Ohio high school football? Here is the Columbus area's top 25 for 2024
With Ohio high school football teams opening practice Aug. 1, it’s time for The Dispatch to reveal the top 25 juniors in the Columbus area for the 2024 OHSAA season. Players were selected based on 2023 statistics, postseason honors and rankings from various recruiting services, including 247sports.com, On3.com and Rivals.com. ...
Friday Food Bites: Pretentious Barrel House, Law Bird Supply House closing; Original Pancake House joins New Albany
There’s always a lot happening in the Columbus restaurant world! Here’s the latest:. The owner of Pretentious Barrel House announced this week that the brewery will be closing after Aug. 11 of this year. Located at 745 Taylor Ave., Pretentious specializes in sour beers, and has been open since 2017.
Columbus African Festival returns this weekend for cultural expression, food and fun
Food, fun and culture don't always come for free, but they do this weekend in Columbus. Presented by Ohio Ghana Festival in collaboration with Columbus African Festival, the 2024 Columbus African Festival this Saturday and Saturday is themed "Building a Unified African Community," and includes launching a business forum and case competition. ...
Former Ohio State legend to dot the ‘i’ in Script Ohio on Aug. 31: Buckeye Breakfast
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Ohio State running back Archie Griffin will dot the “i” in Script Ohio on Aug. 31 when the Buckeyes host Akron in the season opener, the school announced Thursday. Griffin was being recognized for his “service to the university and for his longtime...
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