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Man sentenced for April 2025 road rage shooting on I-270

Man sentenced for April 2025 road rage shooting on I-270

Dewayne Pittman pleaded guilty to felonious assault in connection to the April 2025 shooting that left a man injured.
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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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ODOT to add stoplight, lanes at southbound I-270 exit to Easton Way

ODOT to add stoplight, lanes at southbound I-270 exit to Easton Way

ODOT has started work to revamp the I-270 and Easton Way interchange, adding a stoplight and lanes.
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Natural gas dump truck crash shuts down U.S. 23 in Franklin County

Natural gas dump truck crash shuts down U.S. 23 in Franklin County

The crash happened near the U.S. 23/I-270 interchange in southern Franklin County Sept. 1 and closed U.S. 23 in both directions.
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After 35 years on the bench, Perry County's first female judge is retiring

After 35 years on the bench, Perry County's first female judge is retiring

Perry County juvenile-probate Judge Luann Cooperrider hopes to continue her passion for biking and community service in retirement.
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Columbus launches nurse line to handle nonemergency 911 medical calls

Columbus launches nurse line to handle nonemergency 911 medical calls

The nurse line is designed to redistribute nonemergency medical calls and free up city ambulances and first responders.
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Man found dead in floodplain believed to be missing Groveport man

Man found dead in floodplain believed to be missing Groveport man

Groveport police believe searchers found Thurman Walker, 75, dead in a floodplain near Big Walnut Creek. He disappeared from his home Aug. 19
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Vivek Ramaswamy is lying about Amy Acton and COVID. DeWine, set him straight | Letters

Vivek Ramaswamy is lying about Amy Acton and COVID. DeWine, set him straight | Letters

Letters: DeWine should speak up. Problem is that kids don't have to understand.
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Ohio State hasn't lost a season opener in 27 years. What happened last time?

Ohio State hasn't lost a season opener in 27 years. What happened last time?

Ohio State football has not lost a season opener in 27 years. Here is a look at the last time the Buckeyes fell.
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Ohio State coach Ryan Day speaks to media before Ball State. Watch here

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

Ohio State coach Ryan Day speaks to the media ahead of the Buckeyes' 2026 season opener against Ball State. Watch live here:
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Vote for Dispatch Girls Athlete of the Week presented by Wexner Medical Center

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

Three athletes are nominated this week. You have until 4 p.m. Sept. 5 to vote.
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I've done the math. Ginther has put Columbus in a $50 million hole | Letters

I've done the math. Ginther has put Columbus in a $50 million hole | Letters

Letters: Ginther's pet projects empty our wallets. Where are all the dads? Hardin inspires hope in me.