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‘Class of 2024’ tenants move into The Grad
MOUNT VERNON — Freshman year of high school is a time of change, adjustment, and new beginnings. The same holds true for the inaugural 2024 class of tenants moving into The Grad. Danville grad Ben Durbin was the first to move into an apartment in the former school building...
Here's what makes Westerville Central's David Mentlow Dispatch girls track Coach of Year
With one of the best athletes in program history setting the pace, coach David Mentlow guided the Westerville Central girls track and field team to a season to remember. The Warhawks won their first regional title and went on to finish sixth (27) in the Division I state meet behind champion Huber Heights...
2024 Dispatch All-Metro: Who are the best girls track and field athletes in central Ohio?
Westerville Central’s Olivia Pace leads the 2024 Dispatch All-Metro girls track and field team. Pace was announced as Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards on June 20 at the Mershon Auditorium. The show, which was produced with the support of Middlefield Bank and Ohio Athletic...
They're in the game: Several Tygers alums to be featured in EA Sports' College Football 25
MANSFIELD — The very first thing Anthony Hawkins did when he opened his copy of NCAA Football 14 was head right to the lab. The 2019 Mansfield Senior grad was just a young teenager at the time but his football dreams were as big as the stars. So, he fired up his game counsel, spun in his copy of his favorite video game and made himself a part of it. He would create himself, jack up his attributes to the point he was the absolute best player in the entire game and put himself on his favorite college football team.
Columbus sand sculptor to compete in Michigan next month
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Central Ohio man is putting his talents to the test in that state up north this August. Sculptor Marc Mangia of Columbus will join sand sculptors from around the country at Fort Gratiot Light Station County Park in Port Huron, MI, to compete in the 2024 Blue Water SandFest.
Cultivating diversity seen as key in attracting talent
Insurance sector employers must diversify their workforce to be considered a viable career option for younger generations, experts say. “There is a lot of talk about DEI, but we don’t always see the action that is necessary to move the needle forward,” said Grace Grant, executive director of Powell, Ohio-based Gamma Iota Sigma, a nonprofit student organization that collaborates with the insurance industry.
Kenworth Announces Hundreds of Layoffs in Chillicothe
Chillicothe, OH – Kenworth, a prominent manufacturer of semi-trucks, has announced significant layoffs impacting hundreds of employees at its Chillicothe facility. The layoffs were disclosed during plant-wide meetings held last Thursday. Initially, the layoffs were expected to affect employees hired after May 2023, but this was later revised to...
13-Year-Old Injured as Ohio Man Allegedly Shoots at Woman’s Car
(WFCN) — A 13-year-old child was shot as a result of an ongoing conflict in Ohio, as stated in court filings. Ohio man’s accusation”shooting at a woman’s car,”20hitting percentas of 201320behind the wheelOn the WSYX,. The incident took place in Columbus on Friday afternoon. According...
Cinema under the stars: NightLight 614 movie series created for ages 21 and up
Are you simply seeking more adult spaces to hang out? Well grab a blanket or chair because the NightLight 614 movie series could be the answer for you. The brainchild of Columbus natives Patrick Cline and Cody Puccetti, the series has been bringing social cinema to audiences 21 and older since 2019. ...
Columbus police help clean up Hilltop
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus Division of Police officers are teaming up with Hilltop residents to help beautify the neighborhood. They had a trash pickup at Holton Park on Sunday, with organizers saying this is a part of the division’s Officers Immersion Program. Before new officers can take to the streets full-time, they have to […]
Columbus Zoo debuts Run Wild 5K run
POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) — Around 1,200 people gathered at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium for a brand new event on Sunday. The Run Wild 5K is the very first race that took participants on a tour of the zoo. Many zoo employees joined participants in the 5K including the CEO Tom Schmid. “Our first one […]
Child, 2, in critical condition after east Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A two-year-old boy is hospitalized after a shooting in east Columbus Sunday night. According to Columbus police, the shooting happened at approximately 9 p.m. on the 4000 block of Carlton Avenue on the east side of Columbus. A Columbus police sergeant at the scene said the shooting happened as the boy […]
ArtsaRound Family Fun Day Planned for July 21st at Ted Lewis Park
Article Presented By Accurate Heating, Cooling & Plumbing…. (Circleville) – ArtsaRound will host a Family Fun Day at Ted Lewis Park, scheduled for July 21st from 5pm to 8pm. This eagerly anticipated community event promises an evening filled with entertainment, activities, and community bonding for families in Circleville. Organized...
MarionMade!: Jacob 'created awareness of the good' in Marion in decade leading foundation
Each week, this series shares MarionMade! stories of our many wonderful people, places, products and programs in the greater Marion community. To read more positive stories of Marion, or to share some of your own, visit us at marionmade.org or on social media. When you ask people in Marion about...
Judge Files Complaint Alleging Racial And Gender Discrimination
Judge Kimberly Cocroft only filed an EEOC complaint after her calls for an investigation into a complaint filed against her were met with silence. Kimberly Cocroft, a Black Franklin County, Ohio, judge, has filed a federal complaint against fellow judges in the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, alleging that she and her staff received discriminatory treatment due to their race and gender. Cocroft is one of only two Black women and three Black judges currently serving on the court.
Here’s when the anticipated new location of Katalina’s plans to open
Originally slated to open in Franklinton, Katalina’s Tres will now replace the former Boston Market in Bexley. And for the first time, the eatery has shared a target opening timeline for the restaurant. While Katalina’s Tres—the name of the new eatery—hasn’t set an exact opening date, we know now...
Ohio State's Ryan Day Dismisses Joel Klatt's Hot Take About Michigan
Since 2000, the Ohio State Buckeyes have consistently beaten the Michigan Wolverines. However, the tide has turned over the last three seasons. Ohio State has a 17-6 record against Michigan but has lost the last three matchups. The Wolverines utilized these victories to secure three conference ...
Aces of Trades: Ben Long's love of service spurs Millersport's Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern
MILLERSPORT – He came back to the area to do what he loves. “Growing up I was an athletic and extremely competitive kid,” Ben Long said. “I competed in everything I could from competitive gymnastics until age 13, to soccer, basketball and tennis in high school. I was a two-time all-state soccer player...
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