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OSU’s Weak Schedule Does LIttle To Create Faith…Day Doubted In ‘Buckeye Nation’
Deemed ‘the best team money can buy’ by cynical fans, ‘Buckeye Nation’ is apparently less than impressed with the proof (strength) of schedule in 2024. The expensive part comes from the certain knowledge that talent like TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka, and Denzel Burke did not return for one more year for the privilege of singing Carmen Ohio, post-game. NIL (name, image, and likeness) is what enticed them back…that and whatever human pride is left in college sports after losing to Michigan three straight years, and a dismal Cotton Bowl performance against Missouri last December 29, when the Buckeyes’ offense spit and sputtered its way to a 14-3 loss.
Son of an NBA legend has Ohio State basketball in final six schools
The Ohio State basketball program is rebuilding itself. Jake Diebler knows that missing the NCAA Tournament is unacceptable. They have done that in each of the last two seasons. It's the reason why Chris Holtmann is no longer the head coach and Diebler is the man. Ohio State has too...
Tarapasta narrowly wins Scioto Open; BSS rookies in action
Columbus, OH — In a tight finish that saw nine horses covered by three lengths, Tarapasta reigned supreme in the $27,000 Fillies and Mares Open on Friday (July 26) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. At the start, Ainthesamewithoutu (Luke Hanners) made the early lead by the :26.1 quarter with the...
Ohio swimmer Hunter Armstrong's Team USA wins gold in 4x100m freestyle relay
CLEVELAND — The United States won its first gold medal of the Paris Olympics on Saturday in the men's 4x100-meter freestyle swim. Caeleb Dressel pulled ahead with a massive lead in the anchor leg to secure the gold, followed by Australia with silver and Italy with bronze. It was...
Lower interest rates coming, but maybe not as much as expected says Huntington CEO
Consumers and businesses are likely to get a break in the fight against inflation with the first cut in interest rates expected in September, says Huntington Bancshares' top executive. Forecasting rate cuts after that though gets a little more murky, Steve Steinour, the bank's president, chairman and CEO, said recently after the the...
Ohio State related 2025 Crystal Ball picks: Agree or Disagree
The Buckeyes have a great 2025 recruiting class going with 24 commitments so far. But their work is not done and there are double-digit 2025 players still on their radar screen. any of them have Crystal Ball picks made for them. Today, Bucknuts looks at the players still on the...
Newark Catholic's Lattimer wins Southern Ohio PGA junior event
Caylee Lattimer is enjoying a strong summer in Southern Ohio PGA Junior Tour play heading into the high school girls golf season. Lattimer, a Newark Catholic junior, recently fired an 8-over par 80 to win the Girls 16-19 Junior Series Championship at Oasis Golf Club in Loveland. She plays Monday and Tuesday in...
Ohio State football players inspire local youth at Mansfield football camp
MANSFIELD — A youth football camp at Mansfield’s Arlin Field was exactly where Gee Scott Jr. wanted to be Friday evening. Scott, a senior tight end at The Ohio State University, was a featured instructor during Friday’s Tyger Football Camp at Mansfield’s Arlin Field. He was...
Organizers work to ‘break boundaries’ with state fair pig show
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The O’Neill Swine Barn at the Ohio State Fair was the site of the second ever “Breaking Boundaries Pig Show” Friday. Around a dozen participants with developmental disabilities got to see and feel what it’s like to show a pig at the state fair. “These youngsters out here had an opportunity […]
Non-profit Youth Empowerment Summit encourages teen advocacy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Hilltop based non-profit MY Project USA hosted its second annual Youth Empowerment Summit Friday. All summer long young people in its summer program have been on a journey to become advocates in the community. The summit was a chance for the teens to show off their progress. The young leaders […]
Columbus entrepreneur has big vision for former Neighborhood House site on Near East Side
The building that housed the Neighborhood House, once a social services hub on Columbus' Near East Side, was purchased by a local realty firm from the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. Moses Realty, owned by Freweini Alemayoh, acquired the more than three-acre property for $1.5 million with funding from Adelphi Bank, Freedom Equity Inc....
Columbus, school district pick possible site for new public indoor swimming pool
Columbus could soon be getting a new indoor pool facility. That's after Columbus City Schools and the city Parks and Recreation Department signed a letter of intent to construct a new indoor pool and recreation complex on the Northeast Side after the school district transfers property to the city. The non-binding letter of...
One injured in Brewery District shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — At least one person is injured after an alleged shooting in the Brewery District Friday night. Police blocked off a scene at South Wall Street and West Beck Street following reports of gunshots in the area around 9:09 p.m., according to dispatchers. Multiple officers responded to the scene, closing off the […]
Metropolitan Division: Patrik Laine Cleared to Return, on NHL Trade Block
Earlier in the summer, we learned that Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine was a candidate to be moved via NHL trade. However, due to his attendance in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, those discussions were put on pause. Now, the 26-year-old Finnish sniper is reportedly cleared to return from the assistance program — via Elliotte Friedman — which means the Blue Jackets have free rein to discuss a trade with other teams. In fact, it appears that step has already been taken, as the 26-year-old and his agent have been given permission to speak with other teams.
Chillicothe mayor receives second “Notice of Violation” from Ohio EPA
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney was informed this week of a second notice of violation from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the Chillicothe Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). In a letter addressed to Mayor Feeney, the Ohio EPA’s Division of Surface Water (DSW) outlined multiple issues...
Carter Krier discusses accepting an assistant coaching position with Ohio State Men’s Hockey
Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman caught up with former Fargo Force assistant/goaltenders coach, Carter Krier. They discussed his time with the Force and broke down his new assistant coaching opportunity with Ohio State Men’s Hockey.
AAA warns drivers of rising threat of vehicle theft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — AAA said total vehicle thefts nationwide have increased over the past 15 years, and some of that has to do with social media. According to AAA, thieves of all ages are using the internet to invent and find new ways to steal cars. Bill Purpura with AAA said there are two […]
230-acre development deemed ‘traffic nightmare’ by locals moves forward
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A proposal to build a 230-acre development in Delaware that residents previously said will aggravate the “central Ohio traffic nightmare” has moved another step forward. Metro Development is aiming to build a neighborhood named “Northwood” with 1,168 homes across 230.67 acres at the northwest corner of State Route 521 and the […]
DARTS cap another successful summer
Another year, another combined top-three showing at this month’s Greater Columbus Swim League Championship by the Delaware Aquatic Racing Team Stingrays. The DARTS, making their 46th showing in the GCSL showcase, saw the Juniors (6U, 8U and 10U) finish third with 1,390 points and the Seniors (12U, 14U and 18U) close fifth with 759.
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