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The fast-food giant currently has around 6,000 locations nationwide.
Wendy's closing 300 'dragging' locations starting late 2025. Are any in Ohio?
The fast-food giant currently has around 6,000 locations nationwide.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Ohio State coach Ryan Day gave another update on the injury statuses of wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate.
Ryan Day gives another injury update on Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate
Ohio State coach Ryan Day gave another update on the injury statuses of wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Delaware County Common Pleas Judge James Schuck denies allegations he sexually assaulting and stalked an assistant prosecutor, his attorney said.
Delaware Co. judge denies sex assault accusations, to take temp leave
Delaware County Common Pleas Judge James Schuck denies allegations he sexually assaulting and stalked an assistant prosecutor, his attorney said.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A Columbus dog owner says a pit bull jumped a fence and killed her 8-year-old Yorkie and her 3-year-old Yorkie mix before injuring her in North Linden.
Columbus woman injured, 2 small dogs killed in North Linden dog attack
A Columbus dog owner says a pit bull jumped a fence and killed her 8-year-old Yorkie and her 3-year-old Yorkie mix before injuring her in North Linden.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Once thriving subsidized public housing apartments, the former Latitude Five25 twin towers, built in 1963, will be razed and replaced with new housing.
Iconic Latitude Five25 towers sale complete with promise of new housing
Once thriving subsidized public housing apartments, the former Latitude Five25 twin towers, built in 1963, will be razed and replaced with new housing.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The last four decades of The Game have seen more winning streaks than trading wins between the Buckeyes and Wolverines.
Why is Ohio State-Michigan football rivalry prone to streakiness?
The last four decades of The Game have seen more winning streaks than trading wins between the Buckeyes and Wolverines.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Gee Scott Jr., Master Teague and Roy Hall Jr. chatted with Tebow and Tim Walton, co-defensive coordinator for the Buckeyes.
Tim Tebow says Ohio State's 2024 loss to Michigan 'was a gift'
Gee Scott Jr., Master Teague and Roy Hall Jr. chatted with Tebow and Tim Walton, co-defensive coordinator for the Buckeyes.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Central Ohio is under a wind advisory through 10 p.m., with gusts up to 30 mph expected and a travel ban on the Ohio Turnpike.
Strong winds hitting central Ohio. See the forecast for Thanksgiving
Central Ohio is under a wind advisory through 10 p.m., with gusts up to 30 mph expected and a travel ban on the Ohio Turnpike.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Homeport, a nonprofit developer of affordable housing in central Ohio, is building its first affordable housing community in Delaware County.
Homeport building its first Delaware County affordable housing complex
Homeport, a nonprofit developer of affordable housing in central Ohio, is building its first affordable housing community in Delaware County.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Nicklaus Cos. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a losing a $50 million judgment to namesake Jack Nicklaus.
Former Jack Nicklaus company files for bankruptcy after loss in court
The Nicklaus Cos. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a losing a $50 million judgment to namesake Jack Nicklaus.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
John Mobley Jr. showed improvement from two-point range, Christoph Tilly sat out for precautionary reasons and more from Ohio State's win against Mount St. Mary's.
John Mobley's midrange powers Ohio State past Mount St. Mary's: Takeaways
John Mobley Jr. showed improvement from two-point range, Christoph Tilly sat out for precautionary reasons and more from Ohio State's win against Mount St. Mary's.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Angela and Mike Granger have been waiting almost six years to see the man accused of killing their son Jacob Todd in February 2020.
This Columbus family has been waiting 6 years to have their day in court
Angela and Mike Granger have been waiting almost six years to see the man accused of killing their son Jacob Todd in February 2020.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Dispatch Predictions Panel picks every Ohio high school football state semifinal in the OHSAA playoffs.
OHSAA football playoff predictions for Ohio state semifinal games
The Dispatch Predictions Panel picks every Ohio high school football state semifinal in the OHSAA playoffs.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Another year, another stress test for Ohio State fans who are tired of losing to Michigan. Is this the year? It will depend on the health of star WRs.
Ohio State out to stop UM's 'Drive for Five' | Scarlet & Gray Matter
Another year, another stress test for Ohio State fans who are tired of losing to Michigan. Is this the year? It will depend on the health of star WRs.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Maryclaire Rochte expected to fall for "a nice Michigan man." Decades later, she still thinks maize and blue while her husband opts for scarlet and gray.
How one Ohio State-Michigan couple endures as a house divided in Columbus
Maryclaire Rochte expected to fall for "a nice Michigan man." Decades later, she still thinks maize and blue while her husband opts for scarlet and gray.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Before Ohio State football takes on Michigan on Nov. 29, read about the top ten biggest upsets in program history.
Biggest upset losses in Ohio State football history, ranked
Before Ohio State football takes on Michigan on Nov. 29, read about the top ten biggest upsets in program history.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Opinions on which OSU campus bar patrons love best might vary but they're all as strong as high-proof whiskey!
As beloved Ohio State bars find new homes, which one holds your heart?
Opinions on which OSU campus bar patrons love best might vary but they're all as strong as high-proof whiskey!
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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Columbus is giving a $1 million grant to the nonprofit Columbus Fashion Alliance to help fund the renovation of a new headquarters downtown.
Columbus gives $1 million to Columbus Fashion Alliance for new HQ
Columbus is giving a $1 million grant to the nonprofit Columbus Fashion Alliance to help fund the renovation of a new headquarters downtown.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The changing landscape of collegiate athletics has had a direct impact on Ohio State's decision to not play in the Battle 4 Atlantis this year.
Why isn't Ohio State playing in the Battle 4 Atlantis this week?
The changing landscape of collegiate athletics has had a direct impact on Ohio State's decision to not play in the Battle 4 Atlantis this year.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Jonathan Alder Local Schools bond issue passed by three votes after a recount certified the results after it appeared to fail on election night.
Jonathan Alder school levy survives recount after initially feared loss
The Jonathan Alder Local Schools bond issue passed by three votes after a recount certified the results after it appeared to fail on election night.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Both OSU coach Ryan Day and Michigan coach Sherrone Moore have messages for their teams to avoid repeating the events of last postgame.
How OSU's Ryan Day plans to avoid repeat of postgame fight vs Michigan
Both OSU coach Ryan Day and Michigan coach Sherrone Moore have messages for their teams to avoid repeating the events of last postgame.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Opinion: Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, couldn't help shade Sen. Jon Husted over an error related to the Ohio State-Michigan game.
'How did you Xess that up?' Husted trolled for OSU- Michigan error| Opinion
Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, couldn't help shade Sen. Jon Husted over an error related to the Ohio State-Michigan game.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
With snow forecasted in Ann Arbor during "The Game" on Nov. 29, recall the 1950 Snow Bowl that resulted in a 9-3 Ohio State loss to Michigan.
Will there be another Snow Bowl between Ohio State and Michigan?
With snow forecasted in Ann Arbor during "The Game" on Nov. 29, recall the 1950 Snow Bowl that resulted in a 9-3 Ohio State loss to Michigan.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Ohio State remained No. 1 in the fourth College Football Playoff rankings released on Nov. 25.
Where is Ohio State in fourth College Football Playoff rankings?
Ohio State remained No. 1 in the fourth College Football Playoff rankings released on Nov. 25.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Delaware County Common Pleas Court James Schuck is accused of stalking an assistant prosecutor and pressuring her for sex.
Delaware County judge accused of sexually assaulting assistant prosecutor
Delaware County Common Pleas Court James Schuck is accused of stalking an assistant prosecutor and pressuring her for sex.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM