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OHSAA asking appeals court to keep St. Charles soccer in Division II

OHSAA asking appeals court to keep St. Charles soccer in Division II

The Ohio High School Athletic Association will file an emergency appeal aimed at keeping the St. Charles soccer team in the Division II postseason.
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Owners of Sirens strip club arrested over $240K in unpaid settlement debt

Owners of Sirens strip club arrested over $240K in unpaid settlement debt

The owners of the Sirens strip club in Columbus were arrested over a $240,000 unpaid settlement debt owed to dancers at the Cleveland Avenue club.
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With Ohio House supermajority on the line, watch these central Ohio races

With Ohio House supermajority on the line, watch these central Ohio races

Election Day is less than a month away. There are several races in central Ohio that are worth watching.
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Woman charged with allegedly hitting her son with spoons, cellphone cord

Woman charged with allegedly hitting her son with spoons, cellphone cord

Bristol Township police allege a woman repeatedly hit her son with kitchen utensils, whipped him with a cord and forced him to kneel as punishment.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Early voting opens in Franklin County with a steady turnout

Early voting opens in Franklin County with a steady turnout

Voters lined up early Oct. 6 in Franklin County, where election officials say the center can accommodate up to 800 voters an hour.
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Crawley ethics probe erasing fact that 5 Black women were allegedly targeted | Opinion

Crawley ethics probe erasing fact that 5 Black women were allegedly targeted | Opinion

As a public official, Erica Crawley should be held accountable, but why are those accused of racial discrimination being so easily let off the hook.
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Mandatory Evacuations in Big Bend Amid Storm Threat

Mandatory Evacuations in Big Bend Amid Storm Threat

Franklin County, Florida, has issued mandatory evacuations for barrier islands, including Alligator Point and Bald Point, as Hurricane Isaias approaches. The evacuations, which began at noon on Thursday, apply to low-lying areas, mobile homes, and RV parks. Residents are urged to leave by Friday morning. The county is under a Tropical Storm Warning, Storm Surge Warning, and Flood Watch. Officials anticipate 5-10 inches of rain, 4-6 feet of storm surge, potential tornadoes, and sustained tropical storm-force winds. Wakulla County has also issued voluntary evacuations for Coastal Zone A, covering similar vulnerable areas. Franklin County schools and government offices will remain closed on Friday.