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Great Southern Metro Park opening on Columbus' South Side

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (280+ words) The Great Southern Metro Park is officially opening on Columbus' South Side. The newest Columbus & Franklin County Metro Park at 125 Williams Road in Columbus sits between the Scioto River and the Great Southern Shopping Center. The 70-acre park will celebrate…...

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Coach Ted Ginn's Columbus Aviators drop inaugural UFL game at Orlando

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (484+ words) Zaquandre White's fourth-quarter touchdown run made it a one-score game, but the Columbus Aviators couldn't pull off the comeback in a 23-16 loss to Orlando at Inter & Co Stadium. White's 3-yard touchdown capped a 13-play drive that covered 65 yards and took…...

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Georgia, Kirby Smart Receive 'Amazing' Message From Top OL Target

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (318+ words) The Georgia Bulldogs continue to build momentum on the 2027 recruiting trail as spring visits keep bringing several top prospects to UGA's campus. One of the program's top offensive line targets, Central Catholic's Jimmy Kalis, has spent multiple days in Athens…...

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Georgia’s Oldest Candy Company Is Keeping Tradition Alive One Batch At A Time

6+ day, 39+ min ago  (318+ words) If your family's been making candy for over 100 years, do you ever get tired of eating it? For Tom Cook, President and CEO of Dillon Candy Company, the answer is simple: no. "No! I eat it every day, and that's…...

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Ohio State denies wrongdoing in federal medical school investigation

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (485+ words) (The Center Square) " The Ohio State University said Thursday it's done nothing wrong when it comes to admissions at its medical school in response to a federal investigation. The U.S. Justice Department launched the investigation into possible racial discrimination in admissions…...

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Columbus Fury volleyball team announces new ownership

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (370+ words) The Columbus Fury, Columbus' pro volleyball team, is under new ownership. On March 25, the Fury announced that married couple Andrea Mitchell and Andy Sandler acquired the team, according to a release. The Fury were originally owned by a group that…...

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Ohio House passes missing persons law spurred by Dispatch investigation

1+ week, 13+ hour ago  (393+ words) Ohio House lawmakers passed legislation March 23 that could help find more missing Ohioans, was spurred by a 2024 Dispatch investigation into how police handle cases of people who disappear. House Bill 217,also known as the FIND Act(Finding and Identifying with…...

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Columbus police release bodycam of officer slamming woman on pavement

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (746+ words) Columbus police have released the body camera footage of an officer who slammed hard to the pavement a woman who appeared to be surrendering, which has sparked an investigation by the city's Department of the Inspector General. The incident started…...

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Are Banks Open on Columbus Day?

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (544+ words) Most banks are closed on Columbus Day (also observed as Indigenous Peoples" Day in many areas). Columbus Day is a federal holiday, and most banks follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, which means branches typically close nationwide. In 2026, Columbus Day…...

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Ohio State wrestlers Mendez, Davino lose in NCAA wrestling finals

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (314+ words) Ohio State wrestlers Jesse Mendez and Ben Davino lost in the finals of the NCAA wrestling championships March 21 as the Buckeyes finished fifth as a team in Cleveland. In overtime tied 1-1, Vega earned a takedown with 23 seconds remaining to secure…...