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Comedian and viral social media star Druski confirmed that he will make his "Saturday Night Live" debut. Here's when his episode will air. dispatch.com/story/entertain…

Druski set to bring viral humor to 'Saturday Night Live'

Comedian and viral social media star Druski confirmed that he will make his "Saturday Night Live" debut. Here's when his episode will air.

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Student detained after handgun found in their possession at Dublin Scioto High School dispatch.com/story/news/loca…

Student detained after handgun found in their possession at Dublin Scioto High School

A Dublin Scioto High School student was detained Oct. 21 after Dublin police found a handgun in their possession, according to the district.

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A flesh-eating parasite was found in U.S. wildlife for the first time. Here are the details about the risk level in Ohio. dispatch.com/story/news/2026…

Ohio risk level as flesh-eating screwworm parasite now found in wild

Screwworm can infect livestock, pets and people. Here's what it is and whether Ohio has any cases.

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Your pet's medicine could be affected by this massive recall. Check here for the affected medications. dispatch.com/story/money/con…

Thousands of pet medications recalled. See the affected products

Your pet's medicine could be affected by this massive recall. Check here for the affected medications.

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Trump's remarks on Husted's behind the butt of international jokes dispatch.com/story/news/poli…

Trump's remarks on Husted's behind the butt of international jokes

As Sen. Jon Husted's backside is the subject of President Donald Trump's effusive praise, drawing jokes about the Republican senator's physique.

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"Bad men gain power when we refuse to stand up and fight," MK Pritzker said as she made a big contribution to Amy Acton's campaign. dispatch.com/story/news/poli…

Acton gets massive donation from Illinois first lady after Ramaswamy ad

MK Pritzker, Illinois' first lady, contributed $500,000 million to Dr. Amy Acton and denounced Vivek Ramaswamy after his controversial political ad.

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Picktown Palooza ends 10-year run after final summer festival dispatch.com/story/entertain…

Picktown Palooza ends 10-year run after final summer festival

Organizers announced Picktown Palooza has ended after 10 years, making July’s anniversary celebration the Pickerington festival’s last.

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The elusive animal was caught again on camera in Ohio. State wildlife officials explain why the badger is so rare. dispatch.com/story/lifestyle…

This rarely-seen animal lives in Ohio, and trail cameras are proving it

The elusive animal was caught again on camera in Ohio. State wildlife officials explain why the badger is so rare.

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The McRib is coming back to Columbus McDonald's starting Oct. 26 dispatch.com/story/entertain…

The McRib is coming back to Columbus McDonald's starting Oct. 26

McDonald's restaurants in Columbus will carry the sandwich for a limited time only.

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Worthington approves new compost pickup program with unclear funding dispatch.com/story/news/loca…

Worthington approves new compost pickup program with unclear funding

Worthington City Council debated for more than an hour over concerns about the cost of the compost pickup program before approving it in a split vote.

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Did anyone win the $639 million Powerball jackpot on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026? Check the numbers. dispatch.com/story/news/lott…

Powerball ticket sold in Ohio wins $2 million. See Oct. 21 numbers

Did anyone win the $639 million Powerball jackpot on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026? Check the numbers.

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Crew’s U.S. Open Cup heartbreak may be start of dangerous playoff run dispatch.com/story/sports/co…

Crew’s U.S. Open Cup heartbreak may be start of dangerous playoff run

The Crew lost the U.S. Open Cup to St. Louis City, but if Columbus can make the playoffs it will be a tough out for any opponent.

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Artist honors late Dolly Parton with giant pumpkin dispatch.com/story/entertain…

Artist honors late Dolly Parton with giant pumpkin

Jeanette Paras of Dublin said honoring the late, much-loved Dolly Parton with this year's creation was a "no-brainer."

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Twenty One Pilots fans flood Columbus shops tied to the band dispatch.com/story/entertain…

Twenty One Pilots fans flood Columbus shops tied to the band

Twenty One Pilots fans flooded central Ohio locations featured in the duo's music videos before and after their sold-out Oct. 17 show.

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Gov. Mike DeWine condemns Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's estranged mom dispatch.com/story/news/poli…

Gov. Mike DeWine condemns Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's estranged mom

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine condemned a Vivek Ramaswamy ad featuring Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton's estranged mother but did not rescind his endorsement of the GOP nominee.

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Photos: Former Ohio State Buckeye Donnie Nickey now coaching in Tennessee dispatch.com/picture-gallery…

Former Ohio State Buckeye Donnie Nickey now coaching in Tennessee

Former Ohio State Buckeye Donnie Nickey suffered multiple concussions during his playing career. Now he coaches high school in Tennessee.

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New fine-dining restaurant Canario to open in the Short North dispatch.com/story/entertain…

New fine-dining restaurant Canario to open in the Short North

Culinary experts are opening a new fine-dining eatery in the Short North in the spot that used to host Woodhouse Vegan.

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Korn, blink-182, more to headline Sonic Temple 2027 dispatch.com/story/entertain…

Korn, blink-182, more to headline Sonic Temple 2027

Sonic Temple 2027 adds new acts to the lineup for the four-day art and music festival at Historic Crew Stadium.

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Harness racing's Breeders Crown brings championships to Scioto Downs dispatch.com/story/entertain…

Harness racing's Breeders Crown brings championships to Scioto Downs

More than $8 million in prize money is up for grabs in two nights of races Oct. 23 and 24. Scioto Downs hasn't hosted the Breeders Crown since 1988.

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Feeling lucky? Check out the Ohio Lottery drawing results from Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. dispatch.com/story/news/lott…

Ohio Lottery, Powerball winning numbers Oct. 21, 2026. Did anyone win?

Feeling lucky? Check out the Ohio Lottery drawing results from Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.

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