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Upper Arlington priest, 77, dies after being struck by vehicle

Upper Arlington priest, 77, dies after being struck by vehicle

Msgr. John Johnson, 77, died at a local hospital after being struck by a vehicle, according to Upper Arlington police.
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JD Vance said Republicans have done 'amazing things.' I've found 5 of them | Letters

JD Vance said Republicans have done 'amazing things.' I've found 5 of them | Letters

Letters: 5 "amazing things" JD Vance and Republicans have done. We are being burned by the flip and run. Ramaswamy is bad for our health.
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ODOT releases final U.S. 23/I-71 connector route report

ODOT releases final U.S. 23/I-71 connector route report

The Ohio Department of Transportation has released its final report for a potential U.S. 23/I-71 connector route.
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Hamilton Township late 1800s schoolhouse being moved, converted to museum

Hamilton Township late 1800s schoolhouse being moved, converted to museum

A citizens group raised funds to move a 19th century schoolhouse to a site near Hamilton Local Elementary, where it will be converted to a museum.
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Columbus city officials honor victims, survivors at domestic violence vigil

Columbus city officials honor victims, survivors at domestic violence vigil

Columbus city officials and domestic violence support organizations kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month at Columbus City Hall.
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Blue Jackets playoff push or same old story? The debate inside my head

Blue Jackets playoff push or same old story? The debate inside my head

Will it be the playoffs this season or the same old disappointing song and dance for the Blue Jackets in 2026-27?
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Class action cyberattack lawsuit against Columbus will move forward

Class action cyberattack lawsuit against Columbus will move forward

The lawsuit claims the city of Columbus did not follow industry cybersecurity standards, then downplayed a major cyberattack in 2024.
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Columbus man sentenced to life for strangulation death of CCS teacher

Columbus man sentenced to life for strangulation death of CCS teacher

Jason Palmer, 38, was sentenced Sept. 29 to life in prison for the strangulation death of Rachel Prince, a Columbus City Schools teacher.
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Ohio high school football schedule Week 7, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

Ohio high school football schedule Week 7, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

See the schedule of Ohio high school football games in the Columbus area in Week 7 of the 2026 OHSAA season.
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Hilliard approves transfer of land to expand Homestead Metro Park

Hilliard approves transfer of land to expand Homestead Metro Park

Homestead Metro Park in Hilliard will be expanding by 333 acres after a Sept. 28 vote by Hilliard City Council.
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Vote for top central Ohio high school girls golfer of regular season

Vote for top central Ohio high school girls golfer of regular season

Cast your vote for the top central Ohio high school girls golfer for the 2026 regular season. The poll is open until noon Oct. 5.
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Franklin Board of Elections rejects challenge to lawmaker's residency in 3-1 vote

Franklin Board of Elections rejects challenge to lawmaker's residency in 3-1 vote

Where Ohio Rep. Ismail Mohamed, D-Columbus, lives was the subject of a 12-hour hearing before the Franklin County Board of Elections on Sept. 28.