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Ohio State-Indiana Rematch Set for Fox Noon KickoffSports — 3dOhio State’s Big Ten Championship rematch at Indiana is set for noon ET next week on Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff. The matchup reunites the programs after Indiana beat Ohio State in last year’s title game.

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Ohio Supreme Court Shields ODOT From LiabilityPolitics — 2dThe Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the state Department of Transportation cannot be held liable for Marquise Byrd’s 2017 death after a teenager dropped a sandbag from an unfenced portion of a Toledo bridge under reconstruction. The court said the decision not to install temporary protective fencing was a discretionary policy choice, reversing a lower court ruling that had allowed Byrd’s mother’s lawsuit to proceed.

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Ohio State Special Teams Need Improvement, Day Says — 2dAfter Ohio State’s win over Iowa, coach Ryan Day praised progress in the running game and run defense but said the offense still needs more explosive plays. He also said the Buckeyes’ special teams have not improved enough, citing problems across kicking, punting and returns, including missed field goals.

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Bayer plans $2.2B Ohio pharma campusBusiness — 3dBayer will invest $2.2 billion in a pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in New Albany, Ohio, with production modules planned to begin operating in 2031 and 2034. The project is expected to create about 600 permanent jobs and 1,500 construction jobs, initially making medicines for oncology, cardiovascular and renal care, with a state-backed training center helping prepare workers.

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No. 5 Ohio State Hosts Maryland for Homecoming — 3dOhio State heads into Saturday’s home game against Maryland after a 31-14 win at Iowa, where Jeremiah Smith set school career records and strengthened his Heisman candidacy. The Buckeyes are favored to extend their unbeaten series record against a struggling Terrapins team, whose coach Mike Locksley faces growing pressure.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Motorcycle Crashes Kill Three, Injure RidersAuto — 4dSeparate motorcycle crashes in Kentucky and Ohio were fatal, killing two adults in Frankfort and an 18-year-old in Sandusky County. Other crashes in Ohio, Missouri and Pennsylvania left riders and passengers seriously or moderately injured, with investigations ongoing or few details available.

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Bayer to build first North American pharma plant in Ohio, adding 600 jobs — 6dBayer will invest $2.2 billion in its first North American pharma manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio, creating about 600 permanent jobs.

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Priya Raman Bayer's $2.2 billion plant in New Albany should boost Ohio's economy with those 600 steady jobs making cancer and heart drugs.

Iowa Loses 31-14 to Ohio State — 4dIowa coach Kirk Ferentz said the Hawkeyes must clean up costly mistakes after their first loss of the season, a 31-14 defeat to Ohio State. Iowa now faces a short week before Friday’s road game at Washington, with quarterback Hank Brown listed as questionable.

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Ohio Truck Plant Layoffs Hit Workers Days Before Trump Rally — 5dNearly 1,400 workers lost jobs at a Springfield, Ohio truck plant three days before a Trump rally. A three-time Trump voter called $5,000 checks a bribe and a slap in the face.

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Dana Whitfield The Navistar closure erasing a year of job growth shows how tough things are getting for workers in Springfield.

Ohio Prison Inmate Dies; Aggravated Murder ProbeWorld — 2dMaurice Vinson, 29, died Oct. 3, 2026, after a cellmate fight at Lebanon Correctional Institution; the coroner cited blunt-force head injuries in an active aggravated murder probe.

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Trump Defends AI Data Centers at Ohio Rally — 4dPresident Donald Trump defended expanding AI data centers at an Ohio rally, arguing they bring economic opportunity and that restricting them would send investment and technology to China. The projects have become a contentious campaign issue, with voters and Democrats raising concerns about electricity costs, land and water use, and Republicans promoting safeguards to protect ratepayers.

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Dana Whitfield Republicans are right to add rules that keep utility rates stable for everyone instead of favoring big projects.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Jeremiah Smith Sets Three Ohio State Receiving Records — 6dOhio State receiver Jeremiah Smith set program career records for touchdown catches (36) and receptions (206) against Iowa, passing Chris Olave and Emeka Egbuka. The junior’s record-setting season also has him closing in on Big Ten marks for receiving yards and touchdowns.

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Trump Rallies Ohio in Tight Senate Race — 5dOutside Trump's Vandalia rally, 19-year-old Jonathan Smith held a sign reading "Where are my lower gas prices?" as the president stumped for Sen. Jon Husted.

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Marcus Bell Brown has a point about wealthy interests but Husted seems more likely to actually deliver results for regular workers.

Ohio Woman Sues Hospital After Healthy Leg Amputated by Mistake — Sep 30, 2026An Ohio woman and her husband are suing Selby General Hospital and its surgical team, alleging surgeons amputated her left leg instead of the right leg she was scheduled to have removed. The hospital has called the incident avoidable and said operating-room procedures were not followed; the woman later underwent a second amputation and is now a double amputee.

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Ohio suspends gas tax statewide for 90 daysFinance — 6dOhio’s 90-day fuel-tax holiday began Oct. 4, suspending taxes of 38.5 cents per gallon on gasoline and 47 cents on diesel, with the law requiring retailers to pass the savings to consumers. Drivers and supporters welcomed the relief, though how much reaches motorists is uncertain, critics questioned the bill’s rushed, political passage, and some residents said lower pump prices won’t ease broader cost-of-living pressures.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Voters cite inflation, economy ahead of 2026 midtermsPolitics — 3dInflation and the cost of living are major concerns for voters heading into the midterms, cited by early voters in Ohio and New Mexico and by Latino voters in Pennsylvania. In New Mexico, a poll found inflation was the top issue for one-third of voters, while Pennsylvania voters expressed differing views of the economy and President Trump’s performance.

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Jeremiah Smith hits the Heisman pose after record TD catch at Iowa — 4dJeremiah Smith caught a 57-yard touchdown from Julian Sayin to pass Chris Olave for Ohio State’s career receiving TDs, then struck the Heisman pose in Iowa City. The clip is making the rounds.

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Road closures planned, active across four communitiesWeather — 3dPeace Road in Sycamore will close for about a week beginning Oct. 13 for bridge paving and repairs, with a detour via Motel and Freed roads. Other temporary closures include an East Grand Forks frontage road for storm-sewer work, Wards Corner Road in Ohio for a gas-leak repair, and West Emory Road in Tennessee due to a structure fire.

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Iowa QB Brown Questionable for Washington Game — 3dIowa quarterback Hank Brown has a sprained AC joint after leaving the loss to Ohio State and remains questionable for Friday’s game at Washington, despite making progress and throwing in practice. Coach Kirk Ferentz said Iowa won’t count on Brown being available, leaving backup Jeremy Hecklinski prepared to start.

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NFL Suspends 49ers Owner Six Games, Fines $500K — 6dNFL suspends 49ers owner Jed York six games and fines him $500,000 after Ohio prostitution-sting arrest; three missed games count, return eligible Oct. 20.

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Derek Foss The NFL needs to hold owners to the same rules as everyone else when stuff like this happens.

Sixth Circuit Allows Ohio, Tennessee to Regulate Kalshi — Sep 25, 202644 states say the CFTC lacks power over sports event contracts; the Sixth Circuit just let Ohio and Tennessee regulate Kalshi as gambling, widening a Supreme Court-bound split.

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Chris Dalton States have every right to block these sports contracts if they violate local gambling rules.

Ohio State Defeats Iowa 31-14 as Smith Sets Records — Sep 27, 2026Ohio State beat Illinois 42-19 as Jeremiah Smith tied a school record with four touchdown catches, finishing with career highs of 12 receptions and 217 yards. Iowa, preparing to face the Buckeyes, is emphasizing quick tackles and limiting Smith’s yards after the catch after recent struggles against Michigan’s receivers.

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Honda reportedly plans $2.5B Ohio hybrid plant — Sep 24, 2026After canceling three EV models and warning of its first net loss since 1957, Honda is in final stages of a $2.5B Ohio hybrid plant, Nikkei reported.

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Dana Whitfield Putting 2.5 billion into hybrids now could help Honda recover faster than sticking with full electric models that aren't selling yet.

Nor’easter Hits Northeast as Austin and Ohio Forecasts VaryWeather — 5dColumbus is expected to turn sunny and dry for the weekend after rain moves through Friday, with highs mostly in the upper 60s to mid-70s. A cold front will bring cooler weather early next week, with lows near the low 40s and patchy frost possible in colder areas, before temperatures rebound later in the week.

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