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St. Charles soccer wins injunction to play in Division I tournament

St. Charles soccer wins injunction to play in Division I tournament

According to St. Charles' soccer coach and court records, the Cardinals will compete in the OHSAA Division I postseason rather than Division II.
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Top central Ohio high school football games in Week 8, and our predictions

Top central Ohio high school football games in Week 8, and our predictions

It's Week 8 of Ohio high school football in the Columbus area. See our predictions for the top OHSAA games this week.
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Which central Ohio tennis players earned state tournament berths?

Which central Ohio tennis players earned state tournament berths?

Six Columbus-area singles players and six doubles teams earned division I and II state tournament berths Oct. 7.
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6 things to watch in central Ohio high school football Week 8

6 things to watch in central Ohio high school football Week 8

Dispatch high school sports reporters Dave Purpura and Frank DiRenna preview six things to watch for Week 8 of the 2026 OHSAA football season.
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Meet the candidates in Ohio's 11th House District race

Meet the candidates in Ohio's 11th House District race

Learn more about the two candidates running to represent Ohio's 11th House District in the 2026 general election.
Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati Enquirer
Settlement on eligibility of Elder's Andrew Lyman to be announced

Settlement on eligibility of Elder's Andrew Lyman to be announced

Elder senior receiver Andrew Lyman's eligibility has been in question after joining the program as a transfer. Here's what we know.
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Ohio high school football schedule Week 8, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

Ohio high school football schedule Week 8, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

See the schedule of Ohio high school football games in the Columbus area in Week 8 of the 2026 OHSAA season.
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Vote for top central Ohio high school tennis player of regular season

Vote for top central Ohio high school tennis player of regular season

Cast your vote for the top central Ohio high school girls tennis player for the 2026 regular season. The poll is open until noon Oct. 12.
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Erica Crawley blasts inspector general over handling of concert police complaint

Erica Crawley blasts inspector general over handling of concert police complaint

Franklin County Commissioner Erica Crawley addressed news articles and online criticism about her acceptance of VIP tickets to a July 2 concert.
Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati Enquirer
Which Cincinnati Division I golfers qualified for OHSAA tournament?

Which Cincinnati Division I golfers qualified for OHSAA tournament?

See which Cincinnati Division I boys and girls golfers advanced from districts to OHSAA state tournaments.
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Central Ohio high school football Top 10 poll entering Week 8

Central Ohio high school football Top 10 poll entering Week 8

Which teams earned a spot in our central Ohio high school football Top 10 poll entering Week 8 of the 2026 OHSAA season?
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Two men sentenced in fatal 2023 University District bar fight

Two men sentenced in fatal 2023 University District bar fight

Jakai Watts and David Allen both pleaded guilty in connection to the October 2023 shooting of Nasier Reid, 23, at a University District bar.