Girls Flag Football now recognized as OHSAA’s newest sport
COLUMBUS —The Ohio High School Athletic Association has elevated girls flag football to a fully-recognized sport for the 2026-27 school year, following a u...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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OHSAA announces 4 fall sports 2026 tourney divisions 1 MIN READ
COLUMBUS —The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the new divisional breakdowns for the upcoming fall sports tournaments —in girls and bo...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Pizzulli applauds historic funding for Shawnee State University
School to receive $31.8M COLUMBUS — State Rep. Justin Pizzulli, R-Scioto County, voted in support of Ohio’s Capital Budget bill, a two-year capital impro...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Flag football becomes OHSAA's 29th recognized sport
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has elevated girls flag football to a fully recognized sport for the 2026-27 school year, follow...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
DeWine vetoes GOP bill to require photo ID for absentee voting
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday night vetoed a controversial bill that would extend Ohio’s voter ID law to cover absentee voting as well.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
OHSAA adds girls flag football as fully sanctioned sport
COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has elevated girls flag football to a fully recognized sport for the 2026-27 school year, following a...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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Court orders Ohio restrictions on kids’ use of social media restored COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Oh...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Intersection improvements receive $390K from state
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced $8.5 million in funding Thursday that will improve transportation infrastructure across 21 Ohio counties, includ...
Jun 20, 2026Open source
Stonewall Columbus Pride is expected draw hundreds of thousands to central Ohio this weekend.
Stonewall Columbus Pride is expected draw hundreds of thousands to central Ohio this weekend.
Jun 20, 2026Open source
Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who has repeatedly postponed executions over the past seven years, said Tuesday that Ohio should abolish the...
Jun 19, 2026Open source
Who is Mike DeWine, the Republican Ohio governor who has called for an end to the death penalty?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday used his bully pulpit to call for an end to the death penalty in Ohio.The 79-year-old Republican cited hi...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Ohio secretary of state candidates split on drop boxes, voter ID at Columbus conference
Ohio secretary of state candidates split on drop boxes, voter ID at Columbus conference
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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A major Supreme Court ruling on Thursday could have a big impact on immigration in Ohio.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Supreme Court ruling raises fears of deportation for Springfield's Haitian community
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled the Department of Homeland Security can end Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitian immigrants living in the...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
This decision comes after the DOJ filed a motion May 26 asking the court to require Tres Genco to live more...
This decision comes after the DOJ filed a motion May 26 asking the court to require Tres Genco to live more than 2 miles from any Ohio college or university.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Ohio unclaimed funds claimants frustrated by monthslong delays as state faces growing backlog
Ohio unclaimed funds claimants frustrated by monthslong delays as state faces growing backlog
Jun 26, 2026Open source
The decision could affect thousands of Haitians in Ohio, including an estimated 12,000 people in central Ohio.
The decision could affect thousands of Haitians in Ohio, including an estimated 12,000 people in central Ohio.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Three-star linebacker commits to Deion Sanders’ Buffaloes
On Wednesday night, linebacker Jahmiere Daniels-Portis from Springfield (Ohio) High School announced his verbal commitment to the Buffs and head coach Deion...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Ohio lawsuit alleges new NCAA rule unfairly denies high school Class of '22 athletes a 5th season
Fifteen college basketball players filed a lawsuit in an Ohio state court claiming the NCAA
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Southern Ohio splits Wednesday's doubleheader clash with Clippers
Southern Ohio's Josh Caudill is tagged out by Muskegon's Kaden Howard during the 'Cheads 4-0 defeat in the second game of Wednesday's home doubleheader again...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Girls Flag Football now recognized as OHSAA’s newest sport
COLUMBUS —The Ohio High School Athletic Association has elevated girls flag football to a fully-recognized sport for the 2026-27 school year, following a u...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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