Buckeye QB Burrow to transfer
hio State quarterback Joe Burrow says he will transfer, apparently clearing the way for Dwayne Haskins Jr. to take over the job of starting quarterback in the fall.
Columbus Dispatch
OSU study: Trump voters susceptible to “fake news”
A year and-a-half later, analysts and academics still have reached no real consensus on how Donald Trump actually pulled it off in the 2016 presidential election. But a trio of Ohio State researchers have a new — and controversial — study that shows a key portion of Trump voters were much more susceptible to fake news.
Auditor looking at sheriff’s detective division
Officials with the state auditor’s office were at the Franklin County sheriff’s office Thursday investigating allegations of irregularities in the money seized from drug dealers and other criminals.
Pelotonia smartphone app encourages “microdonations”
Pelotonia is about to make it easier for people to raise money for cancer research—on your own time, at your own pace and from virtually anywhere—and you may not even need cycling shorts or your checkbook.
Columbus joins lawsuit to block census citizenship question
Columbus is joining other cities and states across the country in a New York lawsuit that seeks to block the Trump administration from adding a citizenship question to the U.S. Census.
Lettuce in Columbus probably OK
Federal health officials reported late last week that there were at least 98 cases of food poisoning in 22 states, including Ohio, linked to E. coli bacteria in romaine lettuce, but reportedly the lettuce available in the Columbus area should be safe.
Courthouse lighting flap
Two Newark city council members are at odds with county commissioners over their decision to not allow the county courthouse to be lit with rainbow colors during a gay pride festival.
Westerville takes on Parkinson’s
A new initiative in Westerville seeks to create a community that is educated about Parkinson’s disease and better able to care for the people who struggle with its symptoms.
NFL Draft: Buckeyes prepare for draft day
As usual, a large group of Buckeyes will be waiting to hear their names called during the NFL draft this weekend, including a potential first-round defensive back and two outstanding offensive linemen.
City addresses homicides, gun safety
As police investigate homicides in Linden and City Council ponders firearm restrictions, the city plans to marshal forces that include counselors and city workers who will track down burned out streetlights and other physical deterrents to crime