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Free coffee, discounts in Columbus for National Coffee Day

Free coffee, discounts in Columbus for National Coffee Day

From free cups with a purchase to discounted cold brew, here are the National Coffee Day offers available Sept. 29, 2026, around Columbus.
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Erica Crawley’s VIP tickets to Post Malone concert face inquiry

Erica Crawley’s VIP tickets to Post Malone concert face inquiry

Erica Crawley’s VIP tickets to a county-funded concert are headed to the Ohio Ethics Commission for review.
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Vote for top central Ohio high school girls golfer of regular season

Vote for top central Ohio high school girls golfer of regular season

Cast your vote for the top central Ohio high school girls golfer for the 2026 regular season. The poll is open until noon Oct. 5.
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Ohio high school football schedule Week 7, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

Ohio high school football schedule Week 7, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

See the schedule of Ohio high school football games in the Columbus area in Week 7 of 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

17 athletes are nominated this week. You have until 4 p.m. Oct. 2 to vote.
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Class action cyberattack lawsuit against Columbus will move forward

Class action cyberattack lawsuit against Columbus will move forward

The lawsuit claims the city of Columbus did not follow industry cybersecurity standards, then downplayed a major cyberattack in 2024.
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Ohio State coach Ryan Day speaks to media before Iowa. Watch here

Ohio State coach Ryan Day speaks to media before Iowa. Watch here

Ohio State coach Ryan Day speaks to the media ahead of Ohio State's road game against Iowa. Watch here:
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Columbus Police Officer Relieved of Duty Amid Flock Technology Misuse Probe

Columbus Police Officer Relieved of Duty Amid Flock Technology Misuse Probe

The Columbus Division of Police has relieved Officer Stephen O’Brien, a veteran of 32 years with the department, from duty. This action comes as the division investigates potential misuse of Flock technology. The police stated that their ongoing review of how personnel have utilized Flock technology uncovered evidence suggesting O’Brien's possible misuse. He will remain off duty while the investigation proceeds. This development is part of a broader review by the Columbus Division of Police into the appropriate use of Flock technology by its officers.
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Columbus paused using Flock cameras. They're still everywhere

Columbus paused using Flock cameras. They're still everywhere

Columbus could walk away from a controversial surveillance tool. It doesn't matter. Hundreds of the cameras blanket central Ohio.
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Tuberculosis care in Columbus evolved from an open-air camp to hospitals

Tuberculosis care in Columbus evolved from an open-air camp to hospitals

Before being released from the tuberculosis hospital in Columbus, patients had to have three negative tests which were done on live guinea pigs.
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AEP Ohio to Rebrand as Ohio Power Company Starting October 1

AEP Ohio to Rebrand as Ohio Power Company Starting October 1

AEP Ohio to Rebrand as Ohio Power Company Starting October 1
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Most famous athlete to play in Columbus still couldn't beat the Crew

Most famous athlete to play in Columbus still couldn't beat the Crew

Messi mania hit Columbus as the Crew delivered a last-minute shocker to defeat Inter Miami 2-1 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.