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Playing youth sports linked to better mental health in adults
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Adults who continuously played organized sports through their youth have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression than those who never played or those who dropped out, a new study finds. And those who dropped out of sports had poorer mental health than those who never played...
Gather your team for the 7th annual Community Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A field day for adults! The Community Cup is a one-day athletic challenge open to companies of all sizes where co-workers compete together against other Central Ohio businesses. From a 5k race, to tug of war, and even cornhole, take part in meeting the community, then beating the community in various games. Ariana Tyler from the Greater Columbus Sports Commission shares how you and your colleagues can join forces and take the trophy. The festivities kick off September 13, 2024. For more information, head to their website.
Fur Baby Friday: Meet Drew, the senior blind Chihuahua who just wants to be loved
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Turner (who answers to the name Drew) is a senior Chihuahua who is looking for a loving family to care for him in the final years of his life. Drew came to Stop the Suffering Animal Rescue from an abusive home in which he was neglected to the point that he became blind. His eyes were very small and just shrank away because of a lack of care.
Economic benefits of eliminating Ohio income tax questioned
State Rep. Adam Mathews, R-Lebanon, speaks during an Ohio House session at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital Journal. Republish photo only with original article.) Some Ohio lawmakers have proposed eliminating the state income tax, saying it would strengthen the economy. But a majority...
10 most expensive homes sold in Burlington County, June 24-30
A house in Columbus that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Burlington County in the past week. In total, 88 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $403,695. The average price per square foot was $221.
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...
'Chaotic': Some Ohio colleges worry FAFSA fallout will hurt enrollment this fall
After a couple of turbulent years for fall enrollment during the pandemic, things were starting to look up for Ohio Dominican University. The campus on Columbus' East Side saw a 30% increase in freshman enrollment between 2021 and 2023, offsetting two smaller enrollment classes during the pandemic and pushing total enrollment beyond pre-pandemic numbers. University leaders were feeling optimistic about this academic year.
Review: BEN PLATT AND BRANDY CLARK at Mershon Auditorium
Played the neurotic title character in DEAR EVAN HANSEN and the lovable, yet socially awkward Benji Applebaum in “Pitch Perfect” and “Pitch Perfect 2.”. During Platt’s concert at the Mershon Auditorium July 2, those characteristics were only a small part of his on-stage persona. “If you...
Mid-Ohio Food Collective to open farm in the Hilltop neighborhood
The Hilltop isn’t the first place you’d expect to find a farm, especially one as innovative as the new Mid-Ohio Farm, which is opening to the public later this year. Located off West Broad Street in the Highland West neighborhood sits a once vacant seven-acre property, owned by the City of Columbus, but leased by the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, the largest hunger relief organization in central Ohio. The group feeds over half a million people a year, but Mike Hochron, the organization's Senior VP of Communications, says the goal isn’t just any food.
Former Ohio State basketball player Musa Jallow's second career brings him back to OSU
The ball banked off the backboard, a pass from former Tiffin guard Devaughn Munson intended for his trailing teammate. Racing down the court a few steps behind, with an eye on the rim and an opening in his path, Musa Jallow seized the opportunity. Rising as former Dayton and Akron forward Xeyrius Williams looked on, Jallow grabbed the ball with two hands, soared through the air inside Ohio Dominican’s gym and slammed it home. ...
Labor deal off the table for $2B John Glenn Columbus International Airport project
Trade unions have struck out in securing a labor deal over the construction of the new terminal at John Glenn Columbus International Airport that they say is necessary to protect wages and benefits of union and nonunion workers on the site. "It's really just disappointing," said Mike Knisley, secretary-treasurer of...
Linden Leadership Academy seeks to empower and unite the community
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Bringing the neighborhood together and highlighting positives within the Linden community. That is the mission behind a new initiative pushing to create leaders which is focused on pushing the area forward. The 'Linden Leadership Academy' is a new program looking to motivate community members to...
New report looks at underlying causes of Ohio’s violent crimes
Many societal structures and systems can be drivers of violent crimes, according to a new report by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. More than 30,000 violent crimes — including homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault — were reported in Ohio in 2023. “Even with laws and penalties such as arrest and incarceration in place, […] The post New report looks at underlying causes of Ohio’s violent crimes appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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