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Judge candidate claims Delaware County Fair blocked free speech rights

Judge candidate claims Delaware County Fair blocked free speech rights

A judicial candidate said that a Delaware County Fair official and a sheriff's deputy violated her First Amendment rights while she was campaigning.
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Delaware County food pantry co-director indicted in $37,500 theft

Delaware County food pantry co-director indicted in $37,500 theft

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson shared felony charges against a former Delaware County food pantry co-director. She is accused of stealing $37,500 from the charity.
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Central State University lands $1.7 million through one-time federal grant

Central State University lands $1.7 million through one-time federal grant

Central State, Ohio's only public HBCU, received a $1.7 million federal grant as it continues to resolve its ongoing financial issues.
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5 storylines in central Ohio boys soccer ahead of OHSAA postseason

5 storylines in central Ohio boys soccer ahead of OHSAA postseason

As the OHSAA boys soccer regular season winds down, here are five storylines involving central Ohio teams.
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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.
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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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Top central Ohio high school football games in Week 7, and our predictions

Top central Ohio high school football games in Week 7, and our predictions

It's Week 7 of Ohio high school football in the Columbus area. See our predictions for the top OHSAA games this week.
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Ohio lawmakers to vote on suspending gas tax for 90 days

Ohio lawmakers to vote on suspending gas tax for 90 days

Ohio lawmakers are poised to temporarily suspend the state's gas tax at the request of two gubernatorial candidates locked in a tight race.
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'American Idol' alum Caleb Flynn found guilty on all charges in wife's murder

'American Idol' alum Caleb Flynn found guilty on all charges in wife's murder

An Ohio jury found "American Idol" alum Caleb Flynn guilty of all 11 charges relating to the murder of his wife in February.
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Dutch Bros Coffee plans three Columbus-area shops by early 2027

Dutch Bros Coffee plans three Columbus-area shops by early 2027

In addition to coffee, the chain sells smoothies, juices and energy drinks, as well as cakes and muffins. It will be here by the end of 2026.
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Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife

Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife

A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol” has been convicted of murder in the killing of his wife while he was having an affair
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Ohio chronic absenteeism lags well behind state goal. Can it be fixed?

Ohio chronic absenteeism lags well behind state goal. Can it be fixed?

As Ohio grapples with a continued high rate of chronic absenteeism, are student absences becoming the new norm?