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Columbus City Council narrowly approved $500,000 for the Columbus Fury, a women's pro volleyball team, with top council leadership voting against it.
Columbus Council narrowly approves $500,000 for Fury volleyball team
Columbus City Council narrowly approved $500,000 for the Columbus Fury, a women's pro volleyball team, with top council leadership voting against it.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith said he expects to return from injury at Michigan during a podcast episode with safety Caleb Downs.
Jeremiah Smith says he 'should be good to go' for Ohio State-Michigan
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith said he expects to return from injury at Michigan during a podcast episode with safety Caleb Downs.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"Yes, I can swear." A week after the Columbus City Council approved a settlement with Councilmember Emmanuel Remy's former aide, Remy addressed allegations.
'Yes, I can swear.' Columbus Councilmember Remy responds to settlement
"Yes, I can swear." A week after the Columbus City Council approved a settlement with Councilmember Emmanuel Remy's former aide, Remy addressed allegations.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center is about to get a shorter name in the wake of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
What will happen to the naming rights to Ohio State's Value City Arena?
Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center is about to get a shorter name in the wake of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Spotify hasn’t announced a release date for Wrapped 2025, but past years show it typically drops in late November or early December.
When does Spotify Wrapped come out? Here’s what to know for 2025
Spotify hasn’t announced a release date for Wrapped 2025, but past years show it typically drops in late November or early December.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
See the latest forecast for the Ohio State-Michigan football game on Nov. 29.
What is the weather forecast for the Ohio State-Michigan game?
See the latest forecast for the Ohio State-Michigan football game on Nov. 29.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The 77-year-old Columbus company has more than 100 retail outlets mostly in the Midwest.
Value City Furniture files for bankruptcy as some stores begin to close
The 77-year-old Columbus company has more than 100 retail outlets mostly in the Midwest.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Crew are confirmed to be working on an agreement with Celtic FC coach Wilfried Nancy to depart from Columbus.
Columbus Crew finalizing agreement for Wilfried Nancy to join Celtic FC
The Crew are confirmed to be working on an agreement with Celtic FC coach Wilfried Nancy to depart from Columbus.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Jim Tressel warned of a “great equalizer” that no amount of offensive and defensive gameplanning could prepare the Buckeyes for.
Jim Tressel warns of ‘great equalizer’ in Ohio State-Michigan game
Jim Tressel warned of a “great equalizer” that no amount of offensive and defensive gameplanning could prepare the Buckeyes for.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Ohio State freshman Amare Bynum is making a strong first impression through five games as the most productive reserve for the Buckeyes.
Freshman Amare Bynum bringing dunks, scoring and 'joy' to Ohio State
Ohio State freshman Amare Bynum is making a strong first impression through five games as the most productive reserve for the Buckeyes.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Ohio State is within sight of reaching the Big Ten championship game for the first time since 2020. Here's how it can clinch a return to Indianapolis.
How Ohio State would fare in Big Ten football tiebreaker scenarios
Ohio State is within sight of reaching the Big Ten championship game for the first time since 2020. Here's how it can clinch a return to Indianapolis.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Member schools approved an emergency referendum that came after a lawsuit from a top player from the Dayton area.
OHSAA NIL vote passes, meaning high schoolers can make deals
Member schools approved an emergency referendum that came after a lawsuit from a top player from the Dayton area.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Here are five things Dispatch reporters learned from the regional final round of the OHSAA football playoffs in central Ohio.
5 things we learned in OHSAA football playoffs fourth-round games
Here are five things Dispatch reporters learned from the regional final round of the OHSAA football playoffs in central Ohio.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Before the Ohio State-Michigan game on Nov. 29, read a telling of the postgame brawl from the 2024 game.
Looking back at the 2024 Ohio State-Michigan football postgame brawl
Before the Ohio State-Michigan game on Nov. 29, read a telling of the postgame brawl from the 2024 game.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Here’s what’s open and closed in Columbus on Thanksgiving, plus trash pickup changes and adjusted hours for major stores and services.
Is Kroger open on Thanksgiving? What's open in Columbus on turkey day?
Here’s what’s open and closed in Columbus on Thanksgiving, plus trash pickup changes and adjusted hours for major stores and services.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Ohio lawmakers sent four bills to Gov. Mike DeWine to slash property taxes. See what this means for your tax bill.
How Ohio homeowners could save on property taxes under state plan
Ohio lawmakers sent four bills to Gov. Mike DeWine to slash property taxes. See what this means for your tax bill.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Buckeye fans across the border say they're happy for the reinforcements headed their way Nov. 29 when Ohio State takes on Michigan.
Going north for Ohio State-Michigan? A travel guide to Ann Arbor
Buckeye fans across the border say they're happy for the reinforcements headed their way Nov. 29 when Ohio State takes on Michigan.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Grammy-winning artist's death was confirmed in a statement posted by his family on his Instagram page on Monday, Nov. 24.
Jimmy Cliff, Reggae icon known for hits like ‘I Can See Clearly Now’, dies at 81
The Grammy-winning artist's death was confirmed in a statement posted by his family on his Instagram page on Monday, Nov. 24.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Will banks, post offices and shipping services be open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday? Here's what you need to know ahead of the holidays.
Are banks and post offices open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday?
Will banks, post offices and shipping services be open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday? Here's what you need to know ahead of the holidays.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
If you are looking to get a head start on your holiday shopping, here's what to know about retailers and their hours on Black Friday.
What time do stores open on Black Friday? Hours for Best Buy, Kohl's, more
If you are looking to get a head start on your holiday shopping, here's what to know about retailers and their hours on Black Friday.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of November is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know.
Here's who gets Social Security payments this week on Nov. 26
The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of November is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Ohio State women's soccer earned the highest ranked win in program history on Nov. 20 with a last-minute goal in double overtime. See photos:
Ohio State women's soccer upsets No. 1 Notre Dame NCAA tourney: Photos
Ohio State women's soccer earned the highest ranked win in program history on Nov. 20 with a last-minute goal in double overtime. See photos:
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A Republican-backed bill aimed at reducing access to abortion pills could make it harder to buy other prescription drugs, too.
Ohio bill targeting abortion pill could impact other prescriptions
A Republican-backed bill aimed at reducing access to abortion pills could make it harder to buy other prescription drugs, too.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Children’s Hunger Alliance and Local Matters will give Franklin County families a little extra help with "Thanksgiving boxes."
Children's Hunger Alliance to give over 1,800 Thanksgiving meals to local families
Children’s Hunger Alliance and Local Matters will give Franklin County families a little extra help with "Thanksgiving boxes."
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November 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Good grief! Fans can get Peanuts-centric doughnuts this holiday season as well as other favorite flavors. Here's what to know.
You're a doughnut, Charlie Brown! Krispy Kreme, Peanuts join forces.
Good grief! Fans can get Peanuts-centric doughnuts this holiday season as well as other favorite flavors. Here's what to know.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM