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Here's what Olentangy Local Schools just named its fifth high school

Here's what Olentangy Local Schools just named its fifth high school

The fifth Olentangy Local Schools high school finally has a name before it opens up in 2028. Here's what it is and why they named it so.
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Guardians wake as Reds fall asleep; hazing allegations at Orange H.S.

Guardians wake as Reds fall asleep; hazing allegations at Orange H.S.

The Cleveland Guardians are still alive in the playoffs, while the Cincinnati Reds continue to crater. Also, hazing belongs in the dumpster.
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Which central Ohio districts get the best ACT and SAT results?

Which central Ohio districts get the best ACT and SAT results?

In some central Ohio school districts, over 90% of students who take a college entrance exam get a score requiring remedial courses in college.
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With Ohio House supermajority on the line, watch these central Ohio races

With Ohio House supermajority on the line, watch these central Ohio races

Election Day is less than a month away. There are several races in central Ohio that are worth watching.
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OHSAA asking appeals court to keep St. Charles soccer in Division II

OHSAA asking appeals court to keep St. Charles soccer in Division II

The Ohio High School Athletic Association will file an emergency appeal aimed at keeping the St. Charles soccer team in the Division II postseason.
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South Florida voters to choose whether teacher salary supplements stay

South Florida voters to choose whether teacher salary supplements stay

South Florida school districts are relying on voters to renew funds currently used to supplement teachers' salaries in the upcoming general election.
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Bailey Meggitt Scores Winning Goal for Woodmore Girls Soccer Team

Bailey Meggitt Scores Winning Goal for Woodmore Girls Soccer Team

Bailey Meggitt Scores Winning Goal for Woodmore Girls Soccer Team
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St. Charles soccer wins injunction to play in Division I tournament

St. Charles soccer wins injunction to play in Division I tournament

According to St. Charles' soccer coach and court records, the Cardinals will compete in the OHSAA Division I postseason rather than Division II.
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A 'Karen,' Ochocinco and Ohio's new anti-SLAPP law collide | Strictly Legal

A 'Karen,' Ochocinco and Ohio's new anti-SLAPP law collide | Strictly Legal

Opinion: Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson win legal fight over Ohio racial profiling case.
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What court records show about Amy Acton's 1993 traffic case

What court records show about Amy Acton's 1993 traffic case

A 33-year-old traffic case is back in Ohio's governor race. Court records complicate GOP attacks on Amy Acton.
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Reynoldsburg day care operator sentenced for shaking baby to death

Reynoldsburg day care operator sentenced for shaking baby to death

Tammra Straughter, 54, will serve at least 15 years before she is eligible for parole. The baby died from abusive head trauma at her home day care.
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It's World Space Week. Get to know Ohio astronauts in Dispatch stories

It's World Space Week. Get to know Ohio astronauts in Dispatch stories

Celebrate World Space Week with Dispatch stories exploring the lives and legacies of astronauts with Ohio ties, part of our America 250 series.