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Memorial Health Board of Trustees Approves Acquisition of Robotic Surgical System
MARYSVILLE – During last Thursday’s monthly board meeting, the Memorial Health Board of Trustees approved the acquisition of a da Vinci Xi® Robotic Surgical System by Intuitive. The new system aims to advance Memorial’s technology base for minimally invasive surgical care across a spectrum of procedures in urology, general surgery, and gynecology.
Marysville BMX Hosts ‘Open Ride’ Sundays
MARYSVILLE – The Marysville BMX track will be hosting open rides on Sundays beginning this weekend and running through September 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The open rides are an excellent opportunity for those who want to take a spin on the Marysville BMX Track in a non-competitive setting.
UCSO Reports July 3-4, 2024
A deputy was sent to the Frankin County Jail to take custody of Jacob Brown, age 31 of Columbus, for an outstanding arrest warrant. The arrestee was transported to the Tri County Regional Jail. 9:42am Drugs. A deputy was dispatched to the Adult Probation Office on State Route 4 to...
Pickerington pool bumps up age requirement for access passes
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — It has been nearly one month since the City of Pickerington changed their rules about who can buy a day pass at the community pool. The rules state a person must be 21 or older to buy a day pass and must have proof of Pickerington residency or be accompanied by […]
Fireworks, Crew game, parades: See pictures from across Columbus this Fourth of July
Did you miss out on central Ohio's Fourth of July celebrations Thursday? Or are you just looking to reminisce about Independence Day as you roll into the extended holiday weekend?. Lucky for you, Dispatch photographers were on hand to help you out. We've got photo galleries and videos from some...
You’re Nuts: Who will be the next Ohio recruit to commit to Ohio State men’s basketball?
The Ohio State men’s basketball program got a big BOOM earlier this week, with 2025 guard and Cleveland native Dorian Jones announcing that he would be playing for Jake Diebler and the Buckeyes. Jones is the second-highest ranked player in the state of Ohio in 2025, the No. 12 shooting guard in the class, and is the first member of Ohio State’s 2025 class.
Smoked on Chai kosher barbecue coming to Columbus
Smoked on Chai BBQ, a new kosher barbecue truck from the owner of Smoked on High BBQ in Columbus, will make its debut July 8, with a kosher menu and bulk options. Led by owner Max McGarity, he told the Columbus Jewish News he’s been getting involved in the Columbus kosher barbecue scene because it’s always something he wanted to do – seeing it as an “under-utilized and untapped” market.
Minimum wage hike won't make the ballot this year in Ohio
When Ohio voters cast their ballots in November, they won't get to weigh in on whether to raise the minimum wage. A national spokesperson with One Fair Wage said late Wednesday afternoon the organization missed the mark on signatures—writing it was short on the 44-county requirement to make the ballot in November 2024. The spokesperson said it was “very close” to its goal but would hold off on submitting anything.
Top RB target Savion Hiter reacts to only visit of June — to Georgia
Penn State, Michigan, and several others were immediate to reach out when the 2026 contact period began. "I feel like I'm doing pretty good. All the schools I've wanted have communicated with me," Hiter said. "I'm planning to get on some visits soon. It was pretty crazy, but I think I handled it pretty well. I responded to every coach."
ABC 6 uncovers new clues into investigation of 8-year old’s death
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — ABC 6 is getting fresh insight into the investigation into the death of an 8-year old boy found in a trash bag in the attic of his home last week. Martonio Wilder's mother and her girlfriend are both in jail facing a list of charges in connection with the case. His mother, Lashanda Wilder, is charged with murder.
Ohio State WR offer staying in contact with the Buckeyes, discusses return to OSU
Pataskala (Ohio) Watkins Memorial 2026 wide receiver Jaeden Ricketts worked out at the Buckeyes' camp on June 6 and landed an Ohio State scholarship offer that day. He is currently sitting at eight offers: Ohio State, Toledo, Bowling Green, Ohio University, Miami of Ohio, Ball State, Kent State and Akron.
Conference Realignment: Which schools are in which leagues?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — It's a Friday in the summer and we're still almost two months away from the start of college football season. We've been going through withdrawal since you-know-who won the national championship almost six months ago. Perhaps you've forgotten which Pac-10 Pac-12 schools entered the transfer...
7 family members escape burning home in Truro Township overnight
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Columbus family is now okay after escaping a fire in Truro Township, near the Blacklick Woods Metro Park, early Friday morning. The fire broke out at about 2 a.m. Four adults and three children escaped safely. I'm sad. I don't know what to do...
Columbus Weather: Scattered rain, storms possible again Friday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Scattered showers and storms today with high humidity, but more sun on the way for the weekend with lower humidity. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy, warm, muggy, sctd. rain & storms, high 86. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, rain leaving, low 67. SATURDAY: Partly cloudy, high 83. SUNDAY: Mostly...
Ohio State recruiting set for big 48 hours of commitments: Buckeye Breakfast
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s 2025 class hasn’t had an ideal two days, with four-star edge Justin Hill committing to Alabama and five-star wideout Dakorien Moore committing to Oregon. But things can turn around on Friday and Saturday. Four-star edge rusher Damien Shanklin, the No. 110...
Avondale’s April Knight Prepares to Represent Columbus City Schools on the National Stage
July 5, 2024 – For twenty years, April Knight has served students of Columbus City Schools (CCS) as a proud principal. For the 2025-2026 school year, Knight will continue to support CCS students, but it will be on the national stage. Knight, the principal at Avondale Elementary School, is...
DeWine orders flags lowered for Cleveland officer killed in shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered flags at half-staff starting on the Fourth of July after a shooting in Cleveland left an officer dead. The governor has requested flags to remain lowered from Thursday through sunset on the day of Cleveland Officer Jamieson Ritter’s funeral. The order applies to all state and […]
Weather alert: Severe storms possible Friday with damaging winds and torrential rain
A cold front is expected to cross Ohio on Friday. The passage of the front is expected to bring slightly cooler temperatures and a chance of rain. The National Weather Service says some of these isolated storms on Friday could be severe across northern Ohio. "A couple storms could be...
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