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Columbus steak house acquired by owner of Hilliard's Starliner Diner
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus steak house that's been in business for nearly 60 years is now under new ownership. York Steak House, located on West Broad Street, was acquired by the owner of Starliner Diner, a Hilliard hotspot that's known for its colorful interior and award-winning breakfast. In...
South Side “Pest House Cemetery” in the crosshairs of Zone In
A 140-plus year old cemetery lost to time and mostly forgotten could be dug up, built upon, and the remains thrown out, all with help from “Zone In,” says South Side activist and preservationist Bruce Miller. “There are documents showing slaves who escaped on the underground railroad buried...
OSU gold medalist recalls first Olympic opening ceremony
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Olympic gold and silver medalist Harry “Butch” Reynolds raced into international stardom in 1988. He set the World Record about a month before the Olympic Games by running a 43.29 in the 400-meter race in Zurich, Switzerland. He went on to win the silver medal in the 400 meters at the […]
J.K. Dobbins Sends Blunt Reminder to NFL Teams Before 2024 Season
Former Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins played in 15 games for the Baltimore Ravens during his NFL rookie campaign back in 2020. After putting up 805 rushing yards on just 134 carries (6.0 YPC) during his first NFL season, fans were understandably excited about the prospects of the ...
Ohio State basketball makes top-6 for former NBA star’s son
The recruitment for Kiyan Anthony, son of former Syracuse and NBA great Carmelo, has been favorable for Ohio State basketball. The 6-foot, 5-inch, 185-pound player has expressed interest in visiting Columbus to check out the program. Now, the nation’s No. 31 overall prospect according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings has trimmed his list down to six schools. Along with Ohio State, Anthony still is considering Syracuse, Auburn, Florida State, USC and Rutgers. You have to believe that his father’s alma mater, the Orangemen, is the team to beat due to familiarity with the program. Yes, his father’s head coach Jim Boeheim has retired, but that may not matter. MY 6️⃣!! #agtg pic.twitter.com/mA0h9EYBuX — Kiyan Anthony (@kiyananthony) July 25, 2024 The younger Anthony could blaze his own path in college, as he would be a great fit in Scarlet and Gray. Contact/Follow @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Michael Chen on X.
Dean Evason's First Press Conference As The Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Offered Up An Idea Of What He Brings To The Table
Dean Evason was introduced as the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets this week. It was Evason's first chance to introduce himself to the Columbus faithful and for many Blue Jackets fans, their first real chance to listen to what his expectations are for the roster, both on and off the ice.
Dillon Gabriel could have been a Buckeye but 'couldn't pass up' Oregon
INDIANAPOLIS – There's an alternate universe in which Dillon Gabriel wasn't at Big Ten media days wearing a green tie and a Duck pin on his suit. He would have represented Ohio State as the Buckeyes' sixth-year quarterback. In that universe, Gabriel still entered the transfer portal on Dec....
Ohio State football offers 2027 Mississippi running back Mikel Stephen
While the current recruiting focus for Ohio State football is finishing the 2025 cycle on a strong note, it is not the sole center of attention. As always, the classes after are still on the Buckeyes coaches minds, and on Wednesday they made an offer to 2027 Mississippi running back Mikel Stephen. The 5-foot, 11-inch and 185-pound ball carrier has just four offers to date, but two of them are very impressive. Already in hand were offers from Florida State and Georgia, with the Buckeyes now entering the mix. What’s a bit odd is that on the 247Sports database, it shows that...
Carmen’s Crew defeats defending champions to advance in TBT
Carmen’s Crew is your regional champion in The Basketball Tournament. The Ohio State alumni team took down the defending champion, Heartfire by a score of 74-70 to move on to the quarterfinals of the tournament. The team was led by Kaleb Wesson with 18 points, followed by Jared Sullinger’s 11 to pave the way. Carmen’s Crew got up early leading by 11 at halftime. But the defending champs wouldn’t go down easily and clawed their way back to take a lead with less than five minutes to play in the game. Carmen’s Crew would take the lead back shortly after with...
Ohio man to embark on 10,000-mile motorcycle ride for good cause
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio man will soon embark on a 10,000-mile journey he’s completed once before, but previously did not think he’d do again, and it’s all to help veterans. In 2020, Patrick Romeo completed the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. It starts in Florida and ends in Alaska. “I had no intent […]
Ohio Fraternal Order of Police doesn't endorse Brown or Moreno in U.S. Senate race
After 12 years of giving him their endorsement, the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police has voted against doing it again for Sen. Sherrod Brown during this election cycle. The order also declined to endorse his opponent, Bernie Moreno in what is considered a tight election. This decision to not endorse...
PRESS and American Nuclear Activist Alliance demand Senate hearings
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth/Piketon Residents for Environmental Safety and Security (PRESS) and the American Nuclear Activist Alliance are urgently calling on the Senate Energy Committee to conduct hearings on the severe property contamination and alarming cancer prevalence in Pike and Scioto Counties in Ohio. “The contamination is well documented. We have the scientific studies and the documents to prove the Department of Energy’s criminal actions. Pike County has the highest cancer rate in the state of Ohio. It’s because of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant,” said...
Truth Test: 99% voting record with Biden/Harris
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Republican Bernie Moreno is challenging Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown this fall in Ohio. Moreno has been trying to tie Brown to President Biden and now Vice President Kamala Harris. His campaign has run an ad stating Brown has voted with Kamala and Biden 99% of the time.
Dive Team Trio, who found Our Lady of Fatima Shrine following tornado rewarded
RUSSELLS POINT, OH (WLIO) - On Friday night, checks were presented to three Ohio residents who found the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine following the March 14th tornado. Jimmy Dawson of Russells Point, Richard Martin of Marysville, and Josh George of Delaware received the monetary gift from the American Society of Ephesus, ASE, for diving into Indian Lake and extensively searching the water for the 20-foot fiberglass statue of the Virgin Mary. For over 2 weeks, ASE was unsuccessful in finding the beloved statue by drone, and that's when the dive team trio stepped in, and to this day, they remember the moment when they found her.
Columbus Weather: Dry and hot weekend, showers and thunderstorms returning by work week
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — SATURDAY: Mostly sunny skies. High: 88. MONDAY: Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. High: 86. Good morning, Central Ohio! The sunshine continues this weekend with warmer temperatures. It will be a great day to visit the state fair or lounge at the pool as it won't be that humid. Highs will soar into the upper 80s today. Stay hydrated and wear sunscreen as the UV index will be very high. Skies remain clear tonight with overnight lows in the low 60s.
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...
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