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Ohio State wrestling and tennis among non-revenue sports facing new challenges in world of transfer portal and NIL. Coaches now wear multiple hats.
Ohio State non-revenue sports face transfer issues just like football
Ohio State wrestling and tennis among non-revenue sports facing new challenges in world of transfer portal and NIL. Coaches now wear multiple hats.
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February 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Ohio State wrestling and tennis among non-revenue sports facing new challenges in world of transfer portal and NIL. Coaches now wear multiple hats.
Dispatch.com readers can choose central Ohio's regular-season girls bowler of the year. You have 12 choices. The poll closes at noon Feb. 23.
Who is central Ohio's regular-season girls bowler of the year? Vote now
Dispatch.com readers can choose central Ohio's regular-season girls bowler of the year. You have 12 choices. The poll closes at noon Feb. 23.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Dispatch.com readers can choose central Ohio's regular-season girls bowler of the year. You have 12 choices. The poll closes at noon Feb. 23.
A dense fog advisory has been issued for central Ohio until 10 a.m. Feb. 17, causing some school districts to announce two-hour delays
Schools delay classes as dense fog advisory issued for central Ohio
A dense fog advisory has been issued for central Ohio until 10 a.m. Feb. 17, causing some school districts to announce two-hour delays
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February 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A dense fog advisory has been issued for central Ohio until 10 a.m. Feb. 17, causing some school districts to announce two-hour delays
Opinion: The problem isn’t that this family receives too much attention. It’s that almost everyone else receives far too little.
Every missing persons case deserves Nancy Guthrie treatment | Opinion
The problem isn’t that this family receives too much attention. It’s that almost everyone else receives far too little.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Opinion: The problem isn’t that this family receives too much attention. It’s that almost everyone else receives far too little.
Opinion: When racism is normalized — or treated as background noise — it becomes part of the moral environment children inherit.
We're letting Trump teach kids how to be racist. Hate is their inheritance | Letters
When racism is normalized — or treated as background noise — it becomes part of the moral environment children inherit.
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February 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Opinion: When racism is normalized — or treated as background noise — it becomes part of the moral environment children inherit.
Opinion: Nicolle Russell knows where the buck stops with Trump. Ohio renters deserve real solutions.
Trump supporters know he is crude and destructive. Own it. | Letters
Nicolle Russell knows where the buck stops with Trump. Ohio renters deserve real solutions.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Opinion: Nicolle Russell knows where the buck stops with Trump. Ohio renters deserve real solutions.
Tens of thousands of users are reporting issues with X on Monday, Feb. 16. What to know about the Twitter outage.
Is Twitter down? Users report issues with X. Here's what to know
Tens of thousands of users are reporting issues with X on Monday, Feb. 16. What to know about the Twitter outage.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Tens of thousands of users are reporting issues with X on Monday, Feb. 16. What to know about the Twitter outage.
The wrong-way driver who fled fatal crash on I-71 was later found and hospitalized for hypothermia, according to a Columbus police crash report.
Columbus police identify wrong-way driver on I-71 who triggered fatal crash
The wrong-way driver who fled fatal crash on I-71 was later found and hospitalized for hypothermia, according to a Columbus police crash report.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The wrong-way driver who fled fatal crash on I-71 was later found and hospitalized for hypothermia, according to a Columbus police crash report.
Shamrock Shake season is here. Here's what to know about the return of the beloved McDonald's treat.
When does McDonald's Shamrock Shake come out? See return date.
Shamrock Shake season is here. Here's what to know about the return of the beloved McDonald's treat.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Shamrock Shake season is here. Here's what to know about the return of the beloved McDonald's treat.
A diverse array of cultural and religious holidays this week, including Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and the start of Ramadan.
Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday and Ramadan all arrive this week
A diverse array of cultural and religious holidays this week, including Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and the start of Ramadan.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
A diverse array of cultural and religious holidays this week, including Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and the start of Ramadan.
A free treat awaits Mardi Gras revelers at Krispy Kreme on Feb. 17. Here's how to claim it.
Krispy Kreme giving away free doughnuts on Mardi Gras. How to get one
A free treat awaits Mardi Gras revelers at Krispy Kreme on Feb. 17. Here's how to claim it.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
A free treat awaits Mardi Gras revelers at Krispy Kreme on Feb. 17. Here's how to claim it.
Folk-rock band Caamp, founded by two Columbus natives, is returning home for an Aug. 29 concert at the Schott. Find out when and how to get tickets.
Columbus' own Caamp to play homecoming concert at the Schott
Folk-rock band Caamp, founded by two Columbus natives, is returning home for an Aug. 29 concert at the Schott. Find out when and how to get tickets.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Folk-rock band Caamp, founded by two Columbus natives, is returning home for an Aug. 29 concert at the Schott. Find out when and how to get tickets.
Skillet, known for its farm-to-table fare, has closed its doors after 17 years.
Skillet shutters its doors after 17 years
Skillet, known for its farm-to-table fare, has closed its doors after 17 years.
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February 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Skillet, known for its farm-to-table fare, has closed its doors after 17 years.
Windows 11 users report continuous restart loops after the latest update. Here’s how to fix the issue.
Windows 11 users report issues after Feb. 2026 update. How to fix error
Windows 11 users report continuous restart loops after the latest update. Here’s how to fix the issue.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Windows 11 users report continuous restart loops after the latest update. Here’s how to fix the issue.
A Big Ten document reveals how Ohio State football would have been seeded in a hypothetical 24-team College Football Playoff last season.
How Ohio State football would fare in 24-team College Football Playoff
A Big Ten document reveals how Ohio State football would have been seeded in a hypothetical 24-team College Football Playoff last season.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM
A Big Ten document reveals how Ohio State football would have been seeded in a hypothetical 24-team College Football Playoff last season.
The Columbus Aviators unveiled their inaugural navy and white uniforms for the United Football League. See them here:
Columbus Aviators unveil inaugural uniforms. See the designs
The Columbus Aviators unveiled their inaugural navy and white uniforms for the United Football League. See them here:
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February 17, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The Columbus Aviators unveiled their inaugural navy and white uniforms for the United Football League. See them here:
An Italian company is opening its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Grove City.
Italian company opening new Grove City manufacturing plant
An Italian company is opening its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Grove City.
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February 17, 2026 at 2:00 AM
An Italian company is opening its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Grove City.
Six athletes are up for this week's award. You have until 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 to vote.
Vote for Dispatch Boys Athlete of the Week presented by Wexner Medical Center
Six athletes are up for this week's award. You have until 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 to vote.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Six athletes are up for this week's award. You have until 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 to vote.
After Fox analyst Gus Johnson painted a picture about Ohio State's name, image and likeness situation, men's basketball coach Jake Diebler responded.
Jake Diebler adds context to Gus Johnson's claims about Ohio State NIL
After Fox analyst Gus Johnson painted a picture about Ohio State's name, image and likeness situation, men's basketball coach Jake Diebler responded.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
After Fox analyst Gus Johnson painted a picture about Ohio State's name, image and likeness situation, men's basketball coach Jake Diebler responded.
Former Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee could face the death penalty in Tennessee. Here's what we know about that state's process.
Former OSU LB Darron Lee could face the death penalty. How TN laws work
Former Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee could face the death penalty in Tennessee. Here's what we know about that state's process.
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February 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Former Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee could face the death penalty in Tennessee. Here's what we know about that state's process.
U.S. women's hockey goalie Gwenyth Philips honors her Ohio hometown with a unique brick design on her Olympic helmet.
Ohio's Gwenyth Philips has hometown pride on her Olympic hockey helmet
U.S. women's hockey goalie Gwenyth Philips honors her Ohio hometown with a unique brick design on her Olympic helmet.
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February 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
U.S. women's hockey goalie Gwenyth Philips honors her Ohio hometown with a unique brick design on her Olympic helmet.
The family of a woman who died in Tennessee is suing former Ohio State football player Darron Lee, who is criminally charged in connection to her death.
Family of Tennessee woman sues former OSU player charged in death
The family of a woman who died in Tennessee is suing former Ohio State football player Darron Lee, who is criminally charged in connection to her death.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:01 PM
The family of a woman who died in Tennessee is suing former Ohio State football player Darron Lee, who is criminally charged in connection to her death.
Ohio State's 19-point advantage evaporated in the second half vs Maryland, causing the Buckeyes to fall 76-75. Here are 3 takes from the loss.
Takeaways from No. 8 Ohio State women's upset loss vs No. 20 Maryland
Ohio State's 19-point advantage evaporated in the second half vs Maryland, causing the Buckeyes to fall 76-75. Here are 3 takes from the loss.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Ohio State's 19-point advantage evaporated in the second half vs Maryland, causing the Buckeyes to fall 76-75. Here are 3 takes from the loss.
Dispatch reporters Frank DiRenna and Dave Purpura write about five things they learned from Feb. 9-15 in OHSAA boys and girls basketball.
5 things we learned in central Ohio high school basketball, Feb. 9-15
Dispatch reporters Frank DiRenna and Dave Purpura write about five things they learned from Feb. 9-15 in OHSAA boys and girls basketball.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Dispatch reporters Frank DiRenna and Dave Purpura write about five things they learned from Feb. 9-15 in OHSAA boys and girls basketball.
The Gahanna Planning Commission rejected rezoning a North Hamilton Road property, blocking plans for an 86-room Comfort Inn and Suites hotel.
Gahanna rejects rezoning North Hamilton Road site for Comfort Inn
The Gahanna Planning Commission rejected rezoning a North Hamilton Road property, blocking plans for an 86-room Comfort Inn and Suites hotel.
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February 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Gahanna Planning Commission rejected rezoning a North Hamilton Road property, blocking plans for an 86-room Comfort Inn and Suites hotel.