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Anticipated bakery led by award-winning pastry chef opening second location this week
He’s been featured on Food Network competitions and has been the star behind the counter, (and oven) as the pastry chef for local notable restaurants and cafes like The Refectory, Hilton Downtown Columbus, Parable, and most recently, Littleton’s. Of course, we’re talking about the one & only award-winning...
AME Church Announces Retirement Settlement Agreement for Defrauded Families
The African Methodist Episcopal Church announced a settlement agreement with a number of its clergy who had sued the denomination, accusing it of mishandling their retirement funds. The settlement, which must still be approved by a judge, came Monday as delegates to the AME Church General Conference are meeting in...
Lawyer: Connor Stalions' private data breached; 'We think' Ohio State involved
In the Netflix documentary "Sign Stealer" released Tuesday, former Michigan football staffer Connor Stalions denies NCAA allegations he spearheaded an illicit in-person scouting operation, and his lawyer insinuated the NCAA used illegally obtained information in its investigation. The documentary includes portions of Stalions' interview with NCAA investigators in which he claimed he didn't instruct others to attend games to record opposing teams' signs, but he did admit tickets that he bought were used by individuals who...
Office of Violence Prevention reveals strategies, successes, failures of fighting violence
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) has released its 2024 Community Violence Intervention Landscape Analysis. The OVP is Columbus' hub for violence prevention resources. It has a mission to promote a comprehensive strategy that coordinates the efforts among violence prevention initiatives in the city. The...
Blue Jackets’ Top-9 Forwards Solidified After Laine Trade
Last week, the Columbus Blue Jackets completed a bit of business that needed to be done. Star player Patrik Laine requested a trade after a tough few seasons on and off the ice, and new general manager Don Waddell did the best he could in a tough situation sending him to the Montreal Canadiens.
Ohio restaurants being hit by charming serial dine and dasher
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - Ohio restaurants are being hit by an "outgoing" serial dine and dasher. According to 614 Now,a serial dine and dasher has been hitting Columbus-area restaurants for several months, possibly a year, though it is unclear exactly how long. Although dine and dashing is nothing new to...
Victim of east Columbus shooting dies, now ruled homicide
A previous report can be seen in the player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An August 21 shooting on the far east side of Columbus is now being ruled a homicide after the victim died. Police said that 27-year-old Remarcus Heagler was identified as the victim of an Aug. 21 shooting at the 5100 block […]
Blue Jackets star prospect ruled out for rookie camp
Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell said last week that star center prospect Cayden Lindstrom was unlikely to suit up in next month’s NHL Prospects Challenge in Buffalo. Speaking to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Waddell confirmed Lindstrom won’t participate in the event and won’t be fully cleared at the beginning of training camp as he recovers from a disc herniation that cost him much of his draft year.
Buckeyes massive favorites over Akron as Big Ten announces not-at-all-confusing tiebreakers
Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok, that’s what your friends at Land-Grant Holy Land are here for.
Start to NFL career just getting worse for ex-Ohio State football player
The Ohio State football team has to replace the best receiver from last year's team. Marvin Harrison Jr. is now in the NFL after being the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He's now playing for the Arizona Cardinals and will be starting his NFL career in a couple of weeks,
Schools battle heat, precautions in place for students
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Heat is expected throughout the week, and local districts are making adjustments. For Hilliard, they are keeping Elementary School students inside for recess the rest of the week. "It's not super convenient, but it's a short window of time, and I think it's the safest...
Sick of that political banner? Here's how a few Ohio cities regulate campaign signs
Sick of the candidate names your neighbor has plastered across their lawn? Are you wondering if that one political banner is bigger than allowed? Or is it too early for someone to display campaign signs in your neighborhood? ...
Deadline to apply for Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis program is Sept. 30
The Ohio Department of Development and Community Action Commission of Erie, Huron and Richland Counties Inc. are continuing to offer to help families stay cool during the hot summer months. Income-eligible Ohioans have until Sept. 30 to apply for assistance to help pay their electric bills, purchase an air conditioner or fan or make repairs to their central air conditioning unit through the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program. ...
Connections confirmed between ‘grassroots’ Ohio solar opposition and dark-money natural gas group
The leader of a local anti-solar energy group admitted to Ohio regulators last week that a well-connected natural gas executive is among the group’s largest donors. The testimony by Jared Yost, founder of Knox Smart Development, offered the fullest view yet of the group’s ties to fossil fuel interests, undercutting its claims to be a […]
Ohio high school football: Week 2 OHSAA schedule for Columbus area
After not having any Thursday games to attend in Week 1, central Ohio high school football fans won't have to wait for Friday in Week 2. Five games involving Columbus-area teams are on Thursday's schedule. The Dispatch plans to cover three games Friday: Olentangy Berlin at Upper Arlington and Olentangy Orange at Westerville North in OCC crossover games, and a small-school showdown featuring Jonathan Alder at Columbus Academy. ...
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