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Samantha Hendrickson covers costs, health and food for Columbus Dispatch

Samantha Hendrickson covers costs, health and food for Columbus Dispatch

Reporter Samantha Hendrickson has worked for The Dispatch since 2024.
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Waitresses should be taxed like everyone else. Don't let the 'breaks' fool you | Letters

Waitresses should be taxed like everyone else. Don't let the 'breaks' fool you | Letters

Letters: Everyone must pay. Who needs lettuce anyway? If voters don't show up, our freedoms will stop showing up too.
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Actor Will Poulter says one Columbus restaurant is his 'first stop' when visiting Ohio

Actor Will Poulter says one Columbus restaurant is his 'first stop' when visiting Ohio

The actor first tried the Somali restaurant last year and has since spoken about it consistently while promoting his new film, "Union County."
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The Continent was 'a city within a city' and a popular Columbus destination

The Continent was 'a city within a city' and a popular Columbus destination

Long before Easton, The Continent in Columbus pioneered the concept of a walkable development of retail, restaurants, entertainment and apartments.
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Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections

Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections

Sept 7 (Reuters) - Only about 50 of the 435 races for the House of Representatives are expected to be competitive on the November 3 U.S. midterm ballot, but they could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.
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Armed man attacks Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton, several injured

Armed man attacks Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton, several injured

An armed individual attacked Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton injuring multiple people at the Canfield Fair.
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GLP-1 drug costs are soaring. How are central Ohio governments coping?

GLP-1 drug costs are soaring. How are central Ohio governments coping?

Local municipalities and school districts are grappling with pressures of rising costs associated with increased use of weight loss drugs.
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Ohio struggles with high infant mortality rates

Ohio struggles with high infant mortality rates

Ohio faces a crisis with high infant mortality rates. Learn about the causes and resources available for families.
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Archery season for deer hunters in Ohio starts in September

Archery season for deer hunters in Ohio starts in September

Area hunters do not have long to wait to take their bows and pursue Ohio deer. Here are the rules and dates to be aware of.
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Ohio high school football takeaways from Week 3 games in Columbus area

Ohio high school football takeaways from Week 3 games in Columbus area

What happened in Week 3 of the 2026 OHSAA football season in the Columbus area? Read our takeaways.
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Pickerington man indicted in fatal June crash on Columbus' South Side

Pickerington man indicted in fatal June crash on Columbus' South Side

Edward Elliot, 57, of Pickerington, faces two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide and one count of felony hit and run in the crash.
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Cinemark theaters to offer $5 Bring Your Own Bucket popcorn deal

Cinemark theaters to offer $5 Bring Your Own Bucket popcorn deal

Calling all kernel connoisseurs: Cinemark is reprising its Bring Your Own Bucket popcorn deal, and you'd "butter" believe it's "a-MAIZE-ing."