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Ohio lawmakers eye fitness test return. How fat are Ohio's kids? See rates
The Daily Record - Ohio
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Ohio lawmakers propose reinstating a version of the Presidential Physical Fitness Test for students in grades 1-12. The proposal aims to combat rising childhood obesity rates and promote physical activity. Ohio's childhood obesity rate is 18.3%...
Playoff format is changing for football, OHSAA says
Weirton Daily Times - West Virginia
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COLUMBUS — Several significant changes highlight the 2025 Ohio High School Athletic Association football playoff regulations that were approved Thursday by the OHSAA Board of Directors. The number of qualifiers per region will be 12 instead of 16,...
Changes to Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training to take effect in July
WBNS - Ohio
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Effective July 1, training academies will introduce the updated curriculum, which is mandatory by Jan. 1, 2026. COLUMBUS, Ohio — An updated curriculum for Ohio peace officers will take effect this summer, according to the attorney general’s...
US: Former Counselor of St Xavier School in Ohio's Cincinnati Gets 3-Year Jail Term for Having Sex With Teenage Student, Breaks Down in Tears While Hearing Sentencing (Video)
Latestly
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June 12, 2025
After confessing to having sex with a student at a Cincinnati private all-boys school, Emily Nutley, a 43-year-old mother and former high school counsellor, was given a three-year prison sentence. During the sentencing hearing, Nutley, who had...
Ohio State football’s record-breaking running back has found a new home in the NFL: Buckeye Breakfast
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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June 11, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins has signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos, according to multiple reports. The deal is reportedly worth $2.75 million and could grow toward $5 million with incentives. Latest...
Ohio Cup goes to Cincinnati Reds: Crowquill
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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June 11, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cincinnati Reds, managed by former Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona, convincingly won the Ohio Cup from the Guardians for the first time in 10 years, sweeping three games in Cincinnati and winning the first game in...
Joyce Beatty comments on recent events and legislation via social media
North Columbus News - Ohio
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June 11, 2025
Joyce Beatty, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Ohio's 3rd district, shared a series of tweets addressing political and legislative matters on June 11, 2025.In her first tweet, Beatty expressed support for Rep. McIver amid...
Iconic movie props from ‘Home Alone,’ ‘Ferris Bueller,’ ‘Indiana Jones’ and more head to auction
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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June 11, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Fans of classic films will soon have the chance to own a piece of Hollywood history as hundreds of iconic movie props head to auction. From Kevin McCallister’s booby-trapped Chicago home in “Home Alone” to Ferris Bueller’s...
Wolverine TV: Previewing a big official visit weekend at Michigan
On3
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June 12, 2025
The Wolverine’s EJ Holland and Ethan McDowell discussed all of Michigan’s upcoming official visitors, including five-star 2026 Mineral (Va.) Louisa County running back Savion Hiter. Watch the full video at the end of this story. Hiter Recruitment...
2025 Canadian Swimming Trials: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
SwimSwam - Texas
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June 13, 2025
2025 CANADIAN SWIMMING TRIALS The 2025 Canadian Swimming Trials conclude this evening in Victoria with the 200 freestyle and 50 butterfly for both men and women, along with the men’s 800 free and women’s 1500 freestyle. Para events are also on the...
NCAA says March Madness saw online abuse related to sports betting this spring
Tribune Chronicle - Ohio
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INDIANAPOLIS — Online abuse related to sports betting decreased during the NCAA’s March Madness basketball tournaments compared with the prior year, but people involved in the competition still received more than 3,000 threatening messages, the...
Gordon Ramsay Spotted Dining at Northeast Ohio Restaurants
Cleveland Magazine - Ohio
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TV host Gordon Ramsay was recently spotted tasting around town at local restaurants, with speculations that he may be filming here for a new television series. By Katrina Carlson Facebook groups and Instagram stories have captured glimpses of...
Chemical leak from Ohio explosives manufacturing plant prompts evacuations
FOX19 - Ohio
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June 11, 2025
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) - A yellow-orange plume of nitric oxide leaked into the air after a chemical release took place at a southeast Ohio plant. The leak happened Wednesday around 8:30 a.m. at the Austin Powder Plant, an explosives...
Ahead of Comedy Legend's Biopic, Chris Farley's Best Movie Finds New Streaming Success 30 Years Later
Comic Book Resources (CBR)
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June 11, 2025
Thirty years after it debuted in theaters, fans of arguably Chris Farley’s greatest movie seem to be hungry for nostalgia. Released in 1995 and co-starring David Spade and Brian Dennehy), Tommy Boy is one of Farley’s most quotable and memorable...
Urban Meyer: Ohio State has 'never been more cautious' about who it brings in
Fox Sports
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June 11, 2025
As the college football landscape continues to evolve against the backdrop of name, image and likeness (NIL), the Ohio State Buckeyes continue to be in the upper echelon of the sport. What's the key? On Tuesday's edition of "The Herd," former Ohio...
State champs highlight All-West Virginia
The Review - Ohio
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Oak Glen sophomore Mattie Carney was named the Class AA All-West Virginia team captain by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. – In West Virginia’s northernmost high school, the Oak Glen Golden Bears have a rising...
OHSAA reshapes playoff format
The Review - Ohio
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COLUMBUS — Big changes are coming to the Ohio high school football playoffs. The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced Thursday that starting with the 2025 season, only 12 teams per region will qualify for the football postseason, down...
Athena Cinema event to honor OHIO’s Carey Snyder on June 16
Ohio University
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November 6, 2025
All Ohio University students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to a special event at the Athena Cinema to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Carey Snyder. A professor of English literature at Ohio University, Snyder passed away...
Buckeyes Launch Unified NIL Platform for All Sports, Following NCAA Settlement
The Lantern - Ohio
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June 11, 2025
Buckeye fans at the national championship celebration on Jan. 26. Ohio State announced the creation of Buckeye Sports Group Monday. Credit: Carly Damon | Lantern Photo Vault Name, image and likeness will have a new look at Ohio State. Just days...
Scouting Take: What Ohio State gets in Top247 EDGE commit Khary Wilder
247Sports - Tennessee
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Ohio State always recruits well out West, the Buckeyes did so again Tuesday with a commitment from Top247 edge rusher Khary Wilder. Gardena (Calif.) Serra defensive lineman Khary Wilder announced his commitment to Ohio State Tuesday. 247Sports...