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Central Ohio boys cross-country runners to watch in 2026 season

Central Ohio boys cross-country runners to watch in 2026 season

Who are the best high school boys cross-country runners in the Columbus area? Here's our list of athletes to watch for the 2026 OHSAA season.
Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati Enquirer
1 week of storms nearly doubles the tornado total for Ohio in 2026

1 week of storms nearly doubles the tornado total for Ohio in 2026

More tornado confirmations could be coming across Ohio as the NWS continues to survey damage from mid-August storms.
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Find fun this Labor Day weekend at central Ohio festivals

Find fun this Labor Day weekend at central Ohio festivals

From the Millersport Sweet Corn Festival to the Obetz Zucchinifest, here are the best ways to spend Labor Day weekend in central Ohio.
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High school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 25, Week 3

High school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 25, Week 3

Columbus (FL), Allen (TX) and Sierra Canyon (CA) are among new teams in the Super 25 national high school football rankings in Week 3.
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Shannon Hardin must be kidding? He's an insider and hasn't fought like 'hell' | Letters

Shannon Hardin must be kidding? He's an insider and hasn't fought like 'hell' | Letters

Letters: More like Lake Stupid. Ohio isn't serious about education. Amy Acton is among the best. I panic every month. Shannon Hardin, the insider.
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Ohio failed 16 children rescued from squalor. There must be a reckoning | Our View

Ohio failed 16 children rescued from squalor. There must be a reckoning | Our View

Ohio cannot undo what allegedly happened to the Siders kids, but it can make commonsense changes so others do not so easily languish in the darkness.
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Amy Acton's police immunity, Flock views dangerous. She doesn't deserve my vote | Opinion

Amy Acton's police immunity, Flock views dangerous. She doesn't deserve my vote | Opinion

Amy Acton's mad dash to the political center is putting Ohioans at risk.
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Columbus man sentenced in 2024 Far West Side fatal shooting

Columbus man sentenced in 2024 Far West Side fatal shooting

Alejandro Angulo Ramos pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the September 2024 killing of Jonathan Santiago, 22.
Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati Enquirer
Know the signs of heat stroke, exhaustion during Ohio heat advisory

Know the signs of heat stroke, exhaustion during Ohio heat advisory

Ohio is under an extreme heat warning through at least Sept. 3. Here's how to stay cool and safe during dangerously hot weather.
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Columbus saw its 2nd-rainiest August amid tornadoes and flooding

Columbus saw its 2nd-rainiest August amid tornadoes and flooding

Central Ohio faced a brutal August with five tornadoes, record rainfall and flooding that led to many rescues.
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Is Ohio a blue, red or purple state? Um, it's complicated. | Opinion

Is Ohio a blue, red or purple state? Um, it's complicated. | Opinion

Out-of-staters who haven't done their homework often declare Ohio an all-in GOP state.
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Massive AI data center complex eyes buyouts, 'record speed' in southern Ohio

Massive AI data center complex eyes buyouts, 'record speed' in southern Ohio

As SB Energy's co-CEO touted the scope of the PORTS-Pike Energy Center in Piketon, residents were curious about buyouts and environmental impact.