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Are schools closed on Columbus Day? What to know in central Ohio

Are schools closed on Columbus Day? What to know in central Ohio

Many central Ohio schools are open on Columbus Day. Here’s what to know about school closures, mail, banks and trash pickup.
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Columbus Academy girls golfers smash records, win 5th straight title

Columbus Academy girls golfers smash records, win 5th straight title

Led by senior Eva Lim's fifth-place performance, the Columbus Academy girls golf team won its fifth straight OHSAA Division II state championship.
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Jerome, Olentangy's Jodie Han in running for girls golf state titles

Jerome, Olentangy's Jodie Han in running for girls golf state titles

Dublin Jerome and Olentangy junior Jodie Han are in contention at the OHSAA Division I girls state tournament.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop to Open New Location at Tanger Outlets Near Columbus, Ohio

Build-A-Bear Workshop to Open New Location at Tanger Outlets Near Columbus, Ohio

Build-A-Bear Workshop to Open New Location at Tanger Outlets Near Columbus, Ohio
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New details emerge about Erica Crawley's parking tickets paid by Franklin County

New details emerge about Erica Crawley's parking tickets paid by Franklin County

Franklin County initially paid a $580 ticket after a commissioner parked in accessible spot meant for people with disabilities.
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Which central Ohio high school football players had top Week 8 games?

Which central Ohio high school football players had top Week 8 games?

Which central Ohio high school football players had the best games in Week 8 of the 2026 OHSAA season? Ranking the top performers.
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Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky high school football Week 9 schedule

Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky high school football Week 9 schedule

Check out Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana's high school football schedule for Week 9 of the 2026 season.
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Crocs, Inc. Seeks Team Lead for Sales in Columbus, Ohio

Crocs, Inc. Seeks Team Lead for Sales in Columbus, Ohio

Crocs, Inc. Seeks Team Lead for Sales in Columbus, Ohio
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Endangered hellbender messes with Ohio road project. Here's what came next

Endangered hellbender messes with Ohio road project. Here's what came next

One endangered salamander shut down a road project in eastern Ohio this summer. Here's what happened afterward.
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Which central Ohio tennis players won OHSAA district championships?

Which central Ohio tennis players won OHSAA district championships?

Olentangy Berlin senior Soleil Cordell repeated as Division I district singles champion. See which players joined Cordell as district champions.
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Four months in, Dispatch's kindness beat continues to grow

Four months in, Dispatch's kindness beat continues to grow

Our human kindness reporter reflects on first four months of covering local heroes.
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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.