Homicide victim is city’s 147th of the year
A 30-year-old man who was found dead on the Hilltop early Friday is apparently the 147th homicide victim of 2020 in Columbus.
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Buckeyes, Hoosiers battle for Big Ten East lead
The Big Ten’s four unbeaten teams square off Saturday in two games that could go a long way toward settling the division races, including the Top 10 matchup between the leaders in the East Division.
HS football championship games relocate due to health advisory
A health advisory issued by Columbus and Franklin County officials to slow the spread of the coronavirus has prompted the Ohio High School Athletic Association to moving this weekend’s football state championship games to Massillon.
Franklin County turns purple
Franklin County on Thursday became the first Ohio county to be elevated to Level 4 on the state’s Public Health Advisory System denoting severe exposure and spread of COVID-19.
Initial jobless claims rise in Ohio again
Ohioans filed 24,964 initial claims for unemployment benefits last week, a 14% increase over the week before, indicating that layoffs continue as the surge in COVID-19 cases in the state reaches alarming proportions
OHSAA alters football start times due to curfew
A statewide nighttime curfew taking effect Thursday night has prompted the Ohio High School Athletic Association to reschedule the state football championship games this weekend at Fortress Obetz.
State unveils vaccine plans, holiday safety guides
Anticipating approval of emergency use of a vaccine against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the state has released information about how the shots will be distributed in Ohio.
OSU bans athletes’ families from games due to health advisory
Ohio Stadium will be even emptier this Saturday when the Buckeyes host the Indiana Hoosiers in a matchup of Top 10 teams.
Graeter’s goes vegan
Graeter’s Ice Cream will begin offering vegan products later this month.
Senate recount ahead in central Ohio race
Counties around Ohio posted their official results from the Nov. 3 general election Wednesday, including some races that were too early to call on Election Night.