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COTA CEO breaks silence on why LinkUS leader left after just 7 months | Exclusive

COTA CEO breaks silence on why LinkUS leader left after just 7 months | Exclusive

More than five months after COTA's LinkUS leader left, the transit agency's president and CEO spoke exclusively with The Dispatch about why.
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Fire code violations found at courthouse Ginther plans to renovate | Exclusive

Fire code violations found at courthouse Ginther plans to renovate | Exclusive

A city fire inspector found 33 code violations at the Municipal Courthouse, including rooms with no sprinklers and empty fire hose cabinets.
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Mendocino Transit Authority Unveils New Electric Fleet, Marking 50 Years of Service

Mendocino Transit Authority Unveils New Electric Fleet, Marking 50 Years of Service

The Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA) is celebrating 50 years of service by introducing a new fleet of seven battery-electric vehicles. This new fleet includes three 35-foot Gillig electric buses, three 26-foot Endera electric shuttle buses, and one Ford E-Transit van for Dial-A-Ride services. MTA also plans to add two more Ford E-Transit Dial-A-Ride vehicles in the near future, further expanding its zero-emission fleet. These electric vehicles are designed to offer a quieter, smoother, and more comfortable ride for passengers and drivers due to significantly reduced engine noise and vibration compared to conventional buses. The transition to an electric fleet aims to reduce diesel and gasoline consumption, eliminate tailpipe emissions during operation, and potentially lower maintenance costs due to fewer moving engine components. Representative Jared Huffman commended MTA's efforts, stating that public transportation is essential for connecting Mendocino County and that these new electric vehicles represe...
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Starbucks confirms two Columbus stores will close this week

Starbucks confirms two Columbus stores will close this week

Starbucks confirmed its Easton Town Center and Short North coffeehouses will close later this week as part of a broader round of closures.
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Florida lists one player on initial availability report for Week 4

Florida lists one player on initial availability report for Week 4

Florida football has just one player listed as questionable for Saturday's SEC matchup with Ole Miss. The Rebels have 10 players on the initial report.
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Florida RB Jadan Baugh moves up in first round of 2027 NFL mock draft

Florida RB Jadan Baugh moves up in first round of 2027 NFL mock draft

Florida football running back Jadan Baugh rises into the top 20 in Sports Illustrated's latest 2027 NFL Mock Draft 2.0.
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Senate bill would bring more judges to Franklin County as caseload rises

Senate bill would bring more judges to Franklin County as caseload rises

New legislation aims to add two judges to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas to address a growing case backlog.
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Lions' best defense right now? It might be a quick-starting offense

Lions' best defense right now? It might be a quick-starting offense

The Lions have gone 3-and-out on their 2 opening drives this year
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Where ESPN sees Florida playing its bowl game after Week 3

Where ESPN sees Florida playing its bowl game after Week 3

After three weeks of play, ESPN's projected bowl game destination and opponent remain unchanged heading into the thick of the SEC schedule.
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Where ESPN pins Florida among remaining undefeated teams

Where ESPN pins Florida among remaining undefeated teams

Florida's 3-0 start has put the Gators among college football's remaining unbeaten teams entering showdown with No. 4 Ole Miss.
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Page resigns as Canal Winchester football coach after investigation

Page resigns as Canal Winchester football coach after investigation

Canal Winchester announced Rob Page is no longer coaching the football team following his resignation. He stood accused of "professional misconduct."
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SEC Nation headed to Gainesville for Florida vs Ole Miss matchup

SEC Nation headed to Gainesville for Florida vs Ole Miss matchup

SEC Nation will broadcast from Gainesville ahead of No. 21 Florida's top-25 battle with No. 4 Ole Miss.