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Car insurance rates on the rise
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Megan Brooks with Comparion Insurance said car insurance rates have increased by nearly 20% just within the past year. A big reason for that has to do with the market being very unstable, and many insurance carriers are overcorrecting for rates that were cheaper over the past decade.
LeBron James to be the Team USA flag bearer for Olympics opening ceremony
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Basketball superstar and Ohio native LeBron James will represent Team USA as its flag bearer at the Olympics opening ceremony. James, from Akron, is the first basketball player so honored. Team USA made the announcement on its X account Monday morning. James has been a...
Ohio State Week: Mailbag Call
Well, here we are again. Every year I take a break from basketball related content to see what is going on with The Ohio State University football program. No doubt, these spirited youngsters are making us proud in the classroom, and the coaches are taking a break from their fulltime jobs to ensure everyone is having a nice experience.
Columbus gas price increase propels average to $3.50 per gallon
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As we hit the back end of July, gas prices in Columbus have seen a steady increase over the past week. GasBuddy reported that gas in Columbus went up 14 cents in the last week to reach an average price of $3.51 per gallon. That is nearly 11 cents more expensive […]
Final Defendant Charged in Columbus ZooFraud Investigation
(DELAWARE, Ohio) — A former purchasing assistant for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was charged today with theft, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. Grant Bell of Gallaway was charged with one count of theft, a fifth-degree felony. Bell is the son of former zoo chief financial officer Greg...
Teachers union suing Columbus City Schools over substitute contracts
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The union representing Columbus City School teachers is suing the board of education, alleging that Ohio code was violated when contracts were not renewed for some substitute teachers. The Columbus Education Association filed the lawsuit last week, saying the district’s decision affected 28 substitute teachers. All were notified around June 25 […]
Columbus Dispatch wins general excellence award for outstanding journalism
Columbus Dispatch journalists won 27 awards Sunday in Ohio's most competitive journalism contest, including top honors for general excellence. Dispatch.com earned second place for best digital presence while sweeping all three awards for best video in the large-market division in the 2023 Ohio Associated Press Managing Editor contest announced at Villa Milano in Columbus.
Summer football: Working through heat, chemistry vital during 7-on-7 scrimmages
Perspiration is preparation for area football teams. The official start of the season is Aug. 1, but area teams are getting ready with a flurry of 7-on-7 activities. Football teams have embarked upon 7-on-7s for a few weeks, with a trio of area teams — John Glenn, Maysville and Philo — part of a...
Weekend Police Activity in Circleville Reveals Range of Incidents
Circleville, OH – The Circleville Police Department reported a busy weekend with a total of 111 incidents ranging from routine checks to more serious matters, including accidents and criminal activities. Beginning on Friday, July 19th, officers conducted regular patrols across various streets including West Mill St, South Pickaway St,...
That Team Up North: Where does your Michigan hate come from?
From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about Ohio State’s rivals. Michigan is the defending national champions, but there has been a lot of change in Ann Arbor. What does that mean for the season, the Big Ten, and the Buckeyes? You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our ”That Team Up North” articles here.
Ohio State TBT teams features stars of the Thad Matta era: Buckeye Breakfast
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Once again fans of Ohio State basketball can live out the glory days of the Thad Matta era by way of the TBT Tournament. The Carmen’s Crew team features a plethora of players from a time when the Buckeyes were constantly among the top teams in the Big Ten and reaching Final Fours. Leading that team once again is former All-American Jared Sullinger who is back in a jersey for the first time since 2018 after spending a few years as the head coach.
Denison University names John Haller as new vice president for enrollment management
Following an extensive national search, Denison University welcomes John Haller as the new vice president for enrollment management, effective Sept. 3. Haller, who has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, joins Denison from the University of Miami (Florida), where he has served as vice president for enrollment management and new student strategies since 2014. Haller previously worked at Denison in the admissions office from 1996-2000.
Police Release More Footage of Trio Connected to Alexa Stakely’s Death
WFCN – Columbus police released new surveillance footage on Wednesday, identifying three suspects being sought in connection with the death of a mother and speech pathologist from central Ohio. The victim tragically lost her life while trying to prevent the theft of her vehicle, which had her son inside....
Ohio State Swimmers Dominate on Final Night of Columbus Sectionals
LCM (50 meters) Results on MeetMobile: “2024OH CZ East Speedo Sectionals”. Ohio State ended Columbus Sectionals on Sunday the same way it began, with wins in all but two events at McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion. Rising Buckeye junior Krista Marlin continued her tear with her fifth lifetime best in the...
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 […]
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 take on a team of former Dayton Flyers who go by the name Red Scare and are seeded No. 2. The Dayton Alumni team won their matchup against DaGuys STL in the round of 32 to move on to face Carmen’s Crew. If you want to catch the game live, you...
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