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Who is central Ohio's regular-season girls swimmer of the year? Vote now
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (751+ words) The high school girls swimming and diving regular season not only has concluded, district qualifiers have been decided for swimming and state qualifiers for diving. That means it is time to help us select The Dispatch's 2025-26 regular-season girls swimmer (or…...
How Ohio Gives The Classic Hot Dog A Polish Twist
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (488+ words) Ohio may not be as well-known for its regional cuisine as Philadelphia is for its Philly cheesesteak, but this Ohio sandwich still deserves some recognition. How Ohio Gives The Classic Hot Dog A Polish Twist Philadelphia has the cheesesteak and…...
Three Columbus airport commissioners resign, and two replacements nominated at special-called meeting
9+ hour, 41+ min ago (344+ words) COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) " A special called meeting this week brought significant changes to the Columbus Airport Commission, as three members formally resigned and two new appointees were nominated to fill vacant seats. During Tuesday morning's meeting, the commission acknowledged the…...
Judge rules on removal of Ohio teachers' pension board chairman
9+ hour, 47+ min ago (530+ words) Two controversial members of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio violated their fiduciary duties to the pension system and will be barred from serving on the board in the future, a judge held on Feb. 19. Franklin County Common Pleas…...
Ohio's Oldest State Park Is A Popular Lakefront Gem For Fishing, Hiking, And Boating
14+ hour, 46+ min ago (544+ words) If you want to get away from it all, this state park in Ohio will provide a peaceful retreat. Plus, you'll learn some of the state's history in the process. Whatever nature getaway you're looking for, there's probably a destination…...
Public Service Commission upholds Georgia Power expansion in 3-2 vote
14+ hour, 49+ min ago (801+ words) On Feb. 18, Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) voted whether it would reconsider its order to green light Georgia Power's massive energy buildout. After two Democrats took PSC seats in January, The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), on behalf of energy…...
Goodwill Columbus to open largest store yet in former Westerville Big Lots
22+ hour, 1+ min ago (361+ words) WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) " Goodwill Columbus plans to open its first store in Westerville this spring, taking over a former Big Lots location that closed during the retailer's bankruptcy proceedings in 2024. The nonprofit group announced in January that it will move…...
Columbus fitness gym owner and Olympic boxing coach prepares for the next Youth Olympics
23+ hour, 45+ min ago (651+ words) COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) " A local fitness gym owner and Olympic youth boxing coach is heading to international training sessions and competitions this month. While he trains kids to compete all across the country, he also trains young athletes in Columbus,…...
Columbus restaurants offering Valentine's Day specials
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (21+ words) From a multicourse wine dinner to a chocolate-themed meal, several local restaurants are offering unique ways to celebrate Valentine's Day....
Ohio Dems pushing series of bills aimed at ICE operations
2+ week, 1+ day ago (43+ words) Ohio state legislators announced a bill Wednesday that would prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement from conducting operations in sensitive locations in the state. The proposal follows a package of bills put forward by Democrats on Tuesday to mitigate the impact…...