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Four-star edge rusher commits to LSU over Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s 2025 defensive line class, as expected, won’t take a step forward on Friday. Four-star edge rusher Damien Shanklin committed to LSU over Ohio State and Alabama, as the Indianapolis product is headed down to Louisiana. Shanklin, who once called Ohio State his...
Columbus to host public hearing to address reckless driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus City Council’s Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee will hold a public hearing next week to address reckless driving in Columbus. Hosted by councilmembers Emmanuel Remy and Shayla Favor, the hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and will seek public opinion on proposed changes to the street racing […]
First Look: Caffé Pelino Fills Former Tasi Café Space
Husband and wife Vinny and Christina Pelino are back at it again in the restaurant business and are bringing their newest concept to the Short North. Caffé Pelino will open Saturday at 680 N. Pearl St., the former home of Tasi Café, which closed in August of 2023 after 17 years. The cafe will serve breakfast and brunch items such as pastries and Italian-style coffee.
Columbus Zoo announces death of bat-eared fox known for his 'playful spirit'
A bat-eared fox named Bruce who lived at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has died. Bruce, named after Batman character Bruce Wayne, was one of the zoo’s “most photogenic and beloved animals for guest engagement,” according to a Columbus Zoo Facebook post. The fox, a member of...
Hilltop property cleaned, trashed again; residents seek lasting solutions
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Hilltop residents called ABC 6 after a problem property that got cleaned up in May is back to being trashed again. According to 311 reports, the property located at 571 South Harris Avenue had been the destination for illegal drug use, squatting and theft. Reports also claimed the properties were overgrown and covered with trash.
Better Know a B1G: Ohio State’s Undeserved Championship
Sports hatred can arise from many different causes. Geographic or historical rivalries are probably the most common reason to start hating a team or a player. A specific game or event could have the same effect with lingering animosity. It could even be something about a team’s culture or traditions that just rubs you the wrong way. I can’t really put my finger on a single cause, but the 2002 Ohio State team is one of the college football teams I hated most in my life. Even now, it makes me viscerally angry to think about the bogus pass interference penalty that gave the Buckeyes the second chance they needed to beat Miami in the National Championship Game.
Ohio State baseball adds pitcher from transfer portal
The Ohio State baseball team has added a pitcher via the transfer portal this week. Spencer Hill announced his commitment to the Buckeyes via social media. Hill is a central Ohio native growing up in the northwest suburb of New Albany. A 2020 graduate, Hill spent a post-graduate season at Bridgeton Academy where he posted a 2-0 record with 13 strikeouts in a COVID-19-shortened season. From there Hill headed to Northern Illinois for a year before landing at UNC-Asheville.
Ohio State football trending for 2026 in-state athlete
During one of Ohio State football’s camp sessions this summer, an offer went out to 2026 in-state Avon athlete, jakob weatherspoon. The 5-foot, 11-inch, 172-pound prospect saw his recruiting take a major jump following the Buckeye offer. Penn State, Wisconsin, Notre Dame and others followed Ohio State’s, showing that it was deserved.
Madison Township police need help identifying car theft suspects
MADISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WSYX) — The Madison Township Police Department need your help identifying three people. Police believe these suspects are a part of a series of car break-ins in the Blacklick Estates and Marwick Addition communities. Authorities describe them as three young, thin-built black men. Police believe they...
Still feeling patriotic? See more Fourth of July events to attend this weekend in Columbus
July Fourth was full of food, fun and parades around Columbus, making it memorable. The fun doesn't have to stop just because the day is over, though. For anyone wanting to carry that Fourth of July spirit into the weekend, here are some more Independence Day events happening around central Ohio.
13-year-old in stable condition after East Columbus shooting, suspect at large
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A 13-year-old boy is in stable condition after a shooting in East Columbus that occurred Friday afternoon. According to Columbus police, officers were called to the Gateway Apartment Homes on the 3300 block of East 7th Avenue at 12:07 p.m. Police said a 13-year-old boy was taken to an area hospital […]
Big Lots warns of future woes in filing with SEC
Columbus, Ohio — In a 10-Q report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission last month, Top 50 retailer Big Lots called into question its ability to continue under certain circumstances. In the filing, dated June 13, the Columbus, Ohio-based discounter noted that it has incurred net losses and...
A new target for treatment of one type of macular degeneration
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study in mice hints at the promise of an eventual alternative treatment option for the “wet” version of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers determined in mice that an enzyme related to cell growth and division is a culprit in the blood vessel invasion in the back of the eye that causes blurred central vision in wet AMD. Targeting the enzyme, called telomerase, with an experimental drug suppressed abnormal vascular growth in the animals’ retina.
Tuskegee Airmen mural created at Rickenbacker International Airport
The Rickenbacker International Airport now has a large mural honoring the Tuskegee Airmen. It pays tribute to the pilots that were stationed at Rickenbacker following World War II, from 1946 to 1949.
Smoked on Chai kosher barbecue coming to Columbus
Smoked on Chai BBQ, a new kosher barbecue truck from the owner of Smoked on High BBQ in Columbus, will make its debut July 8, with a kosher menu and bulk options. Led by owner Max McGarity, he told the Columbus Jewish News he’s been getting involved in the Columbus kosher barbecue scene because it’s always something he wanted to do – seeing it as an “under-utilized and untapped” market.
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