Judge to dismiss 11 murder counts against Ohio doctor
A judge has agreed to dismiss 11 of 25 murder counts against the former Mount Carmel Health System doctor charged in multiple hospital deaths.
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CBJ 2, Flyers 1
Oliver Bjorkstrand and Patrik Laine both scored goals and Elvis Merzlikins stopped 33 shots to lead the Blue Jackets to a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
WBB: OSU 95, (12) Maryland 89
Taylor Mikesell scored a career-high 33 points, Jacy Sheldon added 24 points with 10 assists and Ohio State beat No. 12 Maryland 95-89.
COVID postpones OSU/Nebraska game
The Buckeyes’ home men’s basketball game against Nebraska Saturday has been postponed because of a COVID-19 outbreak in the Cornhuskers’ program.
Initial unemployment claims drop in Ohio
The number of Ohioans filing claims for unemployment benefits rose for the fifth straight week, despite a drop in those filing first-time claims, indicating the pace of layoffs may be slowing even as the fast-spreading omicron variant of the coronavirus continued to disrupt the job market nationwide.
“Joey Franchise” is toast of Cincinnati as Bengals advance
Regardless of whether Cincinnati wins and advances in the playoffs this weekend, it’s difficult to overstate quarterback Joe Burrow’s value to the Bengals.
Mayfield: Surgery “went great”
Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield had successful surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, an injury on his non-throwing side that affected his play and led to a disappointing season in Cleveland.
Bulls 117, Cavs 104
The struggling Chicago Bulls ended the game on a 14-2 run to hold off the surging Cavaliers 117-104 on Wednesday night.
OSU researchers: Gross-out meter spiked during pandemic
Psychology researchers at Ohio State found that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, concern about getting sick with a coronavirus infection was associated with an increase in “disgust sensitivity.”
Redistricting panel goes back to the drawing board
The Ohio Redistricting Commission is returning to work to hammer out maps of Ohio House and Ohio Senate districts that both parties can support.