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Ohio State football expected to start Luke Fahey at quarterback at USC dispatch.com/story/sports/co…
Ohio State football expected to start Luke Fahey at quarterback at USC

Ohio State football expected to start Luke Fahey at quarterback at USC

Ohio State will debut a new starting quarterback at USC on Oct. 31 after Julian Sayin suffered an injury at Indiana.

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Photos: See highlights from Columbus Crew vs D.C. United dispatch.com/picture-gallery…
See highlights from Columbus Crew vs D.C. United

See highlights from Columbus Crew vs D.C. United

Columbus Crew battle D.C. United at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on Oct. 31.

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Columbus Crew can clinch playoff spot after downing D.C. United 3-0 dispatch.com/story/sports/ml…
Columbus Crew can clinch playoff spot after downing D.C. United 3-0

Columbus Crew can clinch playoff spot after downing D.C. United 3-0

The Columbus Crew downed D.C. United to give another jolt to their playoff aspirations.

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"Saturday Night Live's" Halloween takeover is set to kick off in just a few short hours. See host and musical guest. dispatch.com/story/entertain…
'SNL' reveals host, musical guest ahead of Halloween show. Guess who?

'SNL' reveals host, musical guest ahead of Halloween show. Guess who?

"Saturday Night Live's" Halloween takeover is set to kick off in just a few short hours. See host and musical guest.

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Michael Douglas is shedding some light on how close friend and peer Jack Nicholson is faring after his unofficial exodus from Hollywood. dispatch.com/story/entertain…
Michael Douglas offers rare update on Jack Nicholson. 'He has disappeared'

Michael Douglas offers rare update on Jack Nicholson. 'He has disappeared'

Michael Douglas is shedding some light on how close friend and peer Jack Nicholson is faring after his unofficial exodus from Hollywood.

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Just how ratty is Columbus? Ohio cities jump in rat problem rankings dispatch.com/story/news/loca…
Just how ratty is Columbus? Ohio cities jump in rat problem rankings

Just how ratty is Columbus? Ohio cities jump in rat problem rankings

According to an annual list from Orkin, Columbus jumped up six spots of America's cities with the most rat infestations.

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Bo Bice, who was runner-up to Carrie Underwood on "American Idol," returned to music with a new, dramatic hair and body transformation. dispatch.com/story/entertain…
'American Idol's Bo Bice looks unrecognizable after major transformation

'American Idol's Bo Bice looks unrecognizable after major transformation

Bo Bice, who was runner-up to Carrie Underwood on "American Idol," returned to music with a new, dramatic hair and body transformation.

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Do full parking lots and full pews equate to economic success? Column dispatch.com/story/news/colu…
Do full parking lots and full pews equate to economic success? Column

Do full parking lots and full pews equate to economic success? Column

Author Rick Platt argues that parking lots, small businesses and growing families can reveal a community's economic strength.

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What to know about Tavien St. Clair, Ohio State's former 5-star QB recruit dispatch.com/story/sports/co…
What to know about Tavien St. Clair, Ohio State's former 5-star QB recruit

What to know about Tavien St. Clair, Ohio State's former 5-star QB recruit

Ohio State QB Tavien St. Clair could potentially take the field vs USC on Oct. 31. Here is what to know about the former 5-star recruit.

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One killed, two injured in Hilltop shooting on Oct. 30 dispatch.com/story/news/crim…
One killed, two injured in Hilltop shooting on Oct. 30

One killed, two injured in Hilltop shooting on Oct. 30

One person is dead and two others were injured in an Oct. 30 shooting which police say appears to the result of an attempted robbery on the Hilltop.

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Dallas Stars, seeking consistency, conclude homestand vs. Columbus Blue Jackets dispatch.com/story/sports/nh…
Dallas Stars, seeking consistency, conclude homestand vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Dallas Stars, seeking consistency, conclude homestand vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

The Dallas Stars will try to conclude their six-game homestand on a high note when they entertain the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 31.

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What to know about Luke Fahey, Ohio State football's true freshman QB dispatch.com/story/sports/co…
What to know about Luke Fahey, Ohio State football's true freshman QB

What to know about Luke Fahey, Ohio State football's true freshman QB

With Julian Sayin injured, true freshman Luke Fahey could make his first start for Ohio State against USC.

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What happened to Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin? dispatch.com/story/sports/co…
What happened to Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin?

What happened to Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin?

Julian Sayin was injured in Ohio State's win over Indiana and is out indefinitely.

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After resurgence, Columbus Crew can clinch playoff berth vs. DC United dispatch.com/story/sports/ml…
After resurgence, Columbus Crew can clinch playoff berth vs. DC United

After resurgence, Columbus Crew can clinch playoff berth vs. DC United

What seemed improbable two months ago could become reality this weekend if the host Columbus Crew defeat D.C. United on Saturday and get help Sunday to clinch a playoff spot.

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Why 'leave the leaves' doesn't always work for Ohio lawns and gardens dispatch.com/story/things-to…
Why 'leave the leaves' doesn't always work for Ohio lawns and gardens

Why 'leave the leaves' doesn't always work for Ohio lawns and gardens

Don't burn or trash your fallen leaves. Discover eco-friendly ways to recycle them for your lawn and garden.

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Social Security payments for November 2026 follow a fairly normal schedule, except some recipients will get paid early. dispatch.com/story/money/202…
When do Social Security payments go out for November? See schedule

When do Social Security payments go out for November? See schedule

Social Security payments for November 2026 follow a fairly normal schedule, except some recipients will get paid early.

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Follow the Ohio State-USC game with live updates, stats and analysis. dispatch.com/story/sports/co…
Ohio State football at USC live updates, score, highlights, stats

Ohio State football at USC live updates, score, highlights, stats

Ohio State takes on USC at LA Memorial Coliseum. Follow live score updates, highlights, injury news, key plays and instant analysis.

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OHSAA football playoff takeaways from central Ohio first-round games dispatch.com/story/sports/hi…
OHSAA football playoff takeaways from central Ohio first-round games

OHSAA football playoff takeaways from central Ohio first-round games

What happened in the first round of the 2026 OHSAA football playoffs in the Columbus area? Read our takeaways.

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Storms like the one that sank the Fitzgerald help Ohio's wild shores dispatch.com/story/things-to…
Storms like the one that sank the Fitzgerald help Ohio's wild shores

Storms like the one that sank the Fitzgerald help Ohio's wild shores

While Great Lakes storms are deadly to ships, they are essential for maintaining the region's unique ecosystem.

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Predictions, picks, odds for Ohio State football at USC in Week 9 dispatch.com/story/sports/co…
Predictions, picks, odds for Ohio State football at USC in Week 9

Predictions, picks, odds for Ohio State football at USC in Week 9

Ohio State faces USC today. See expert predictions for the game and check out the latest betting odds.

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