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Resetting central Ohio high school football 2026 championship picks

Resetting central Ohio high school football 2026 championship picks

Dispatch high school sports reporters Dave Purpura and Frank DiRenna second-guess their football predictions made before the 2026 OHSAA season.
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Vote for Dispatch Boys Athlete of the Week presented by Wexner Medical Center

Vote for Dispatch Boys Athlete of the Week presented by Wexner Medical Center

Eighteen athletes are nominated this week. You have until 4 p.m. Sept. 25 to vote.
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Which central Ohio high school football players had top Week 5 games?

Which central Ohio high school football players had top Week 5 games?

Which central Ohio high school football players had the best games in Week 5 of the 2026 OHSAA season? Ranking the top performers.
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What's happening in central Ohio high school volleyball? 5 storylines

What's happening in central Ohio high school volleyball? 5 storylines

The OHSAA girls volleyball postseason draw is quickly approaching. Here are five storylines involving central Ohio teams.
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Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky high school football Week 6 schedule

Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky high school football Week 6 schedule

Check out Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana's high school football schedule for Week 6 of the 2026 season.
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All the news, analysis from Ohio State’s 59-3 win over Kent State

All the news, analysis from Ohio State’s 59-3 win over Kent State

Ohio State dominated an in-state opponent, Jeremiah Smith broke an OSU record, and more. Catchup on all of the news, analysis, and highlights from the Buckeyes’ win over Kent State.
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Why six teams jumped into Tennessee high school football statewide rankings for Week 6

Why six teams jumped into Tennessee high school football statewide rankings for Week 6

What changed in the latest Tennessee high school football statewide rankings for Week 6? See the list.
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Whitehall appoints outside counsel to probe potential state law violation

Whitehall appoints outside counsel to probe potential state law violation

Four Whitehall City Council members face a probe over whether they violated Ohio's Open Meetings Act.
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Ohio high school football takeaways from Week 5 games in Columbus area

Ohio high school football takeaways from Week 5 games in Columbus area

What happened in Week 5 of the 2026 OHSAA football season in the Columbus area? Read our takeaways.
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Rain, thunderstorms and flooding expected this week in Columbus area

Rain, thunderstorms and flooding expected this week in Columbus area

Central Ohio faces more showers and thunderstorms as some Pickaway County residents were forced to evacuate due to rising water levels.
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Loose lips may decide Acton beats Ramaswamy and becomes Ohio governor | Opinion

Loose lips may decide Acton beats Ramaswamy and becomes Ohio governor | Opinion

For Amy Acton to pull ahead, Vivek Ramaswamy – granted, no slouch at gaffes – needs to make a couple of big ones.
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From vaudeville to Broadway, Palace Theatre has evolved for 100 years

From vaudeville to Broadway, Palace Theatre has evolved for 100 years

The historic Palace Theatre is hitting the century mark this year! Celebrate with special events through early December.