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Columbus hospitals are spending billions on buildings. See what's new in 2026

Columbus hospitals are spending billions on buildings. See what's new in 2026

All four health systems have repeatedly pointed to central Ohio's population growth as a key consideration in their construction over the years.
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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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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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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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Get details on Ryan Day and his staff’s official Ohio State performance evaluations

Get details on Ryan Day and his staff’s official Ohio State performance evaluations

Yesterday, we got the details on Ryan day and his assistants’ official Ohio State performance evals. Get that info and more in our daily news roundup.
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Dutch Bros Coffee plans three Columbus-area shops by early 2027

Dutch Bros Coffee plans three Columbus-area shops by early 2027

In addition to coffee, the chain sells smoothies, juices and energy drinks, as well as cakes and muffins. It will be here by the end of 2026.
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Anything Bagel carries on Block's legacy while charting its own course

Anything Bagel carries on Block's legacy while charting its own course

The name and paint on the walls are new, but when you bite into an Anything Bagel bagel and schmear, you'll taste the Block's legacy in Columbus.
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Ginther says Columbus is first to offer free period products at major sports venues

Ginther says Columbus is first to offer free period products at major sports venues

If toilet paper is free, why not tampons? Columbus now offers free period products at all its major sports venues, claiming first U.S. city to do so.
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Columbus man sentenced to life for strangulation death of CCS teacher

Columbus man sentenced to life for strangulation death of CCS teacher

Jason Palmer, 38, was sentenced Sept. 29 to life in prison for the strangulation death of Rachel Prince, a Columbus City Schools teacher.
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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.
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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.