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Big Ten preseason poll: Where Michigan, Michigan State placed in media vote
Media members who cover the Big Ten believe Michigan’s reign over the league will come to an end this fall. An annual survey of reporters across the conference found Ohio State as the clear frontrunner to win the Big Ten in 2024, according to results published Monday by Cleveland.com. In the poll, the Buckeyes earned 21 of the 27 first-place votes to beat league newcomer Oregon (6).
Family Of Black Man Killed By Cops Near RNC Says He Was Defending Himself When Shot
The sister of Samuel Sharpe Jr., the Black man shot and killed during the RNC says her brother’s life was in danger when police killed him. The post Family Of Black Man Killed By Cops Near RNC Says He Was Defending Himself When Shot appeared first on NewsOne.
How to watch 'Carmen's Crew' in round of 32 in TBT
The Ohio State alumni team known as Carmen’s Crew took care of business in the first round of The Basketball Tournament, also known as TBT. The former Buckeyes won by a margin of 35 points over the Purple Hearts team. The No. 3 seeded Carmen’s Crew moves on to...
Florida football recruiting: Gators land five-star legacy WR Vernell Brown III over Miami, Ohio State
Florida added a gem to its 2025 recruiting class Sunday when highly touted receiver Vernell Brown III announced his commitment to the Gators over Florida State, Miami and Ohio State. Brown is a five-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite and is the No. 7 receiver in the class according to the Top247 rankings.
Unlocking the archive: Millersport football got its start in 1957 with 22 players
It was September 1957 and Millersport High School was about to debut its new football team. "A year ago this community was a quiet and peaceful little town. There was no idea of the local high school having a football team. A year later things aren't so quiet. The former...
Southbound Route 315 reopened after jackknifed semi closed it to traffic for over 3 hours
A section of southbound Route 315 shuttered by a jacknifed tractor-trailer hours earlier reopened Monday afternoon. All southbound lanes on Route 315 between 3rd Avenue and Interstate 270 closed Monday morning after the semi-truck jackknifed at about 10 a.m. ...
Olentangy Liberty student to compete on American Ninja Warrior semi-finals Monday night
Get your popcorn buckets ready. Sydney Yee, a 16-year-old Olentangy Liberty High School student in Powell, will compete in American Ninja Warrior's season 16 semifinals Monday night after starting the competition as one of the youngest in the running. Yee was 15 when the season was filmed and had to...
Local restaurant vandalized with racist graffiti; local businesses pitch in to help clean it up
A local, beloved Mediterranean restaurant was vandalized yesterday, but thanks to other local businesses, the racist remarks have already been cleaned off their windows. Lavash Cafe, located at 2985 N. High St. in Clintonville since 2008, posted on their Instagram account that someone vandalized their doors with racist graffiti, but that the community is rallying behind them. “We love our Clintonville neighborhood because of moments like this,” Lavash posted. “Last night, someone messaged us after discovering racist graffiti on our windows and new vinyl bakery door.”
New Goodwill facility in Grove City offering its four resources at one location
GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) – A new Goodwill facility is open in central Ohio, bringing all four service areas the company offers in one building. Goodwill held its grand opening and ribbon cutting July 18 at its newest location at 4178 Buckeye Parkway in Grove City. The facility is not only home to a retail […]
Learn about Fragile X Syndrome
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — July 22nd each year is National Fragile X Awareness Day. Fragile X Syndrome can cause intellectual disability, behavioral and learning challenges. Emily Mack, former President of the board of the National Fragile X Foundation starting advocating for son Gavin who was diagnosed with Fragile X when he was a toddler after missing several milestones. Currently there is no cure which is why research and is so important. People with Fragile X can be helped through therapies, interventions and medications for behavioral symptoms. According to the National Fragile X Foundation, approximately 1 in 4,000 to 1 in 7,000 males have been diagnosed and approximately 1 in 6,000 to 1 in 11,000 females.
Fifth former Columbus Zoo employee charged in $2.3 million scandal
To view previous coverage of the zoo fraud trial, watch the video player above. DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A fifth defendant in the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium fraud scandal was charged with theft Friday in an ongoing investigation into $2.3 million in stolen funds. Grant Bell, a former purchasing assistant for the zoo and the […]
GALLERY: July 21 Junior Fair Results
MOUNT VERNON — The 2024 Junior Fair kicked off Sunday morning with the market rabbit show. Eva McEnaney, 9, of Redbrush 4-H Club, took home the Grand Champion award in the Born, Bred, and Raised category. Nine-year-old Charlie Roberts, Clovers of the Valley 4-H Club, won Reserve Grand Champion.
Truck crash shuts down part of SR-315
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Parts of State Route 315 SB are closed after a semi crash on Monday morning, police said. Columbus police said a semi jackknifed on SR-315 SB near the Grandview area on Monday morning. No one was injured in the crash, but SR-315 has been shut...
Double Take: Adam's Rib
With host John DeSando, guest host Mary Yerina, and guest Nancy Wilson Brownell. Double Take: critical, sometimes confrontational podcast conversations about movies. A Cinema Classics production hosted by John DeSando, Double Take is listed by Feedspot in the top 10 NPR movie podcasts. John DeSando is a Los Angeles Press...
Canal Winchester apartment complex sells for $40 million
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An apartment complex bordering Columbus and Canal Winchester has been sold for $40 million. The Moors at Countryview, located along Cross Ridge Lane, were recently sold to an LLC with a connection to global investment manager Nuveen. A spokesperson for the firm confirmed the acquisition and said current residents of the […]
UCSO Reports July 19-21, 2024
While on patrol in the area of Hyland Croy Road and Ryan Parkway, deputies investigated a curfew violation involving several juveniles riding bicycles. The juveniles were transported home, and no report was taken. 6:02am Theft. Deputies were dispatched to a business in the 8000 block of Industrial Parkway to investigate...
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