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Former Pitt P Jack Sokol Signs With the New York Yankees
Jack Sokol didn’t have his name called in the 2024 MLB Draft, but his professional baseball career isn’t done yet. Sokol — a 6-foot-4 right-handed pitcher from New Albany, Ohio — signed with the New York Yankees on Friday, following the conclusion of the draft. He will have the opportunity to compete for a spot in the Yankees’ farm system, despite being a longshot due to not being a draft pick.
Returning state champion Bartlett highlights 2024 high school storylines, golfers to know
The final weeks of July begin the high school sports season in Ohio and Kentucky as preps golfers begin their seasons on July 22 in Kentucky and July 29 in Ohio. Last season was another full of success for local golfers, including many returning athletes like Wyoming senior Finley Bartlett who won the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II individual state championship. Here are some of the top returning golfers and storylines to watch in the...
Huckabee applauds JD Vance as Trump’s VP pick, says inexperience is ‘good’
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee (R) lauded former President Trump’s decision to pick Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), noting that his inexperience in elected office is “good.” “When people say JD Vance hasn’t been in office that long … good,” Huckabee said Saturday in an interview with NewsNation’s Hena Doba. “The longer people stay in a…
Road construction this week: What you need to know
The following Ohio Department of Transportation projects could impact your drive this week in Fairfield County:. U.S. Route 33 median improvement - Installation of cable barrier along US 33 in Franklin and Fairfield counties from Gender Road to the emergency turn-around between Hill-Diley and Pickerington Road. Estimated completion is October 2024. Continued impacts: Motorists can expect shoulder closures along U.S. 33 for the installation of cable barriers.
Delaware County Transit cut bus routes in favor of Uber-like rides and it's not going back
While the Central Ohio Transit Authority wants to expand and improve its bus routes with the proposed LinkUs sales tax levy increase this fall, Delaware County Transit has done away with all bus routes in recent years — and it's not going back. The pandemic forced Delaware County Transit to switch to an...
New Albany Dance Festival to take place next weekend
NEW ALBANY, Ohio — Dancers from all over will convene in central Ohio next weekend for the third annual New Albany Dance Festival. Hosted by New Vision Dance Company, the festival is a 3-day event. Kicking off Friday evening with a concert of adult professional performers from companies all around central Ohio, the event will then feature more than 30 free dance classes on Saturday with a showcase of central Ohio dance studios in the evening.
Uptown Classic 3 on 3 Tournament Draws Basketball Enthusiasts to Downtown Circleville
Circleville, OH – Downtown Circleville was abuzz with excitement on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, as the 4th Annual Uptown Classic 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament took center stage under sunny skies on the Streets of Court street. The event, which drew 55 teams of 4 players each, proved to be a thrilling showdown for basketball enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
Victoria Players Children’s Theatre in Baltimore to perform 'Les Misérables' next weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Victoria Players Children’s Theatre in Baltimore heads to the stage next weekend with their take on the beloved musical Les Misérables. The classical musical debuted in 1980 and is based on the Victor Hugo novel of the same name. Set in 18th-century France against a backdrop of revolution, the story follows Jean Valjean after his 19-year imprisonment for stealing a loaf of bread.
Jury selection begins in fatal 2022 Sheetz parking lot shooting
Watch a previous report on the shooting in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday for one of three men charged in the fatal shooting of a Youngstown State University student outside a northeast Columbus Sheetz store in October 2022. Keimariyon Ross, 20, is facing two counts […]
Report: Elite 2026 defensive end will visit Ohio State football for ‘The Game’
One of Ohio State football’s top 2026 targets is Louisiana defensive end, Jahkeem Stewart. The 6-foot, 6-inch and 270-pound pass rusher is one of the country’s best, ranking as the No. 2 overall prospect according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. According to a report from 247Sports Bill Kurelic (subscription required), Stewart will return to Columbus to see the Buckeyes host the Michigan Wolverines.
The Lima News wins 12 awards in 2023 contest
COLUMBUS — The Lima News won 12 awards, including three first-place awards, at the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors awards announced Sunday at an event in Columbus. The newspaper tied for third place in general excellence in Division IV, a category for mid-sized newspapers across the state that included newspapers in Canton, Cleveland, Elyria, Findlay and Warren.
Ohio State's Sean Stewart wants to rewrite the narrative on who he is as a player after transfer
During his recruitment process, there wasn't a college basketball program in the country that wouldn't have taken Sean Stewart. The Orlando native was a top-25 overall prospect and the No. 6 power forward in the 2023 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports rankings. After playing his freshman season at Duke,...
Ohio State's leadership is key factor in Buckeyes' national championship journey
When the Buckeyes reconvene for fall camp early next month or take the field for the first time in 2024 against Akron on Aug. 31, there will be no mistaking Ohio State's goal for the season. The players and coaches have made it clear that this team is setting out to win a national championship.
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