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Michael Shearer

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Columbus Dispatch Executive Editor, graduate of Ohio University, from Columbus, Ohio. Former editor Akron Beacon Journal, Newark Advocate, Record-Courier.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · Jun 18

Local journalism from @dispatch.com and our USA TODAY Ohio Network making a difference in our communities thanks to the courage of Avery Russell.

Ohio House votes to strengthen dangerous dog law after newspaper investigation www.dispatch.com/story/news/s...

Ohio House votes to strengthen dangerous dog law after newspaper investigation

After an investigation into how Ohio's dangerous dog laws fail victims, state lawmakers advanced a bill calling for more accountability.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · Jun 18

Landing Anduril: How Pickaway County helped bring Arsenal-1 weapons factory to Ohio www.dispatch.com/story/news/2... via @dispatch.com.

Landing Anduril: How Pickaway County helped bring Arsenal-1 weapons factory to Ohio

Behind the scenes, years of work went into Ohio being able to bring Anduril to Pickaway County.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · Jun 12

Intel delays leave new AEP substation with nothing to power www.dispatch.com/story/news/2... via @dispatch.com

Intel delays leave new AEP substation with nothing to power

A substation built to support Intel's chip factories may be completed by August even though the semiconductor maker's plants are delayed.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · Jun 9

Dispatch's VANISHED report wins A-Mark Foundation investigative journalism award www.dispatch.com/story/news/2... via @dispatch.com

Dispatch's VANISHED report wins A-Mark Foundation investigative journalism award

The Columbus Dispatch's VANISHED investigation into missing persons cases across Ohio won the top prize in a new statewide journalism contest.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · Jun 3

BREAKING: Ohio baby girl dies after accident at Nationwide Children's Hospital, coroner confirms www.dispatch.com/story/news/h... via @dispatch.com

Ohio baby girl dies after accident at Nationwide Children's Hospital, coroner confirms

The baby, born on March 4, was in the neonatal intensive care unit for a heart condition at the Columbus children's hospital.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · Jun 3

Ohio homeowners want property tax relief. Other states may offer a solution www.dispatch.com/story/news/p... via @dispatch.com

Ohio homeowners want property tax relief. Other states may offer a solution

Some states use circuit breakers to help homeowners hit hard by property taxes. Would Ohio Republicans pay for it?

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · Jun 3

Columbus area homeless shelter providers want to tax Uber, Lyft rides for funding www.dispatch.com/story/news/2... via @dispatch.com

Columbus area homeless shelter providers want to tax Uber, Lyft rides for funding

If local homeless shelter providers get their way, Franklin County could tax ride-shares like Lyft and Uber 8% per ride to support emergency shelters.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · May 29

NEW: What we know about a shooting that injured two Mifflin Township police officers

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What we know about a shooting that injured two Mifflin Township police officers

A suspect was charged in the shooting, but remains in large. Both officers who were shot are now in stable condition.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · May 28

Trump budget bill would slash Medicaid. How it would affect Ohio and its hospitals

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Trump budget bill would slash Medicaid. How it would affect Ohio

As many as 500,000 Ohioans could lose Medicaid coverage under legislation that aims to enact President Donald Trump's agenda.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · May 28

Mayor Ginther's 2024 travel spending totaled $82,000. What new filings show www.dispatch.com/story/news/l... via @dispatch.com

Mayor Ginther's 2024 travel spending totaled $82,000. What new filings show

Annual filings offer a peak at Columbus officials' work travel. Mayor Andrew Ginther got at least $82k from multiple sources for his travel.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · May 28

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther will seek a fourth term in 2027, campaign says www.dispatch.com/story/news/p... @dispatch.com

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther will seek a fourth term in 2027, campaign says

Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther intends to run for a fourth term in 2027, according to his campaign.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · May 27

Morrow County Sheriff remembers slain deputy Daniel Sherrer: 'He will be missed' www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...

Morrow County Sheriff remembers slain deputy Daniel Sherrer: 'He will be missed'

Daniel Weston Sherrer was killed in a shooting while responding to a domestic violence call on Monday, May 26.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · May 27

@dispatch.com journalism impacting our community and helping Ohioans.

Ohio governor's missing persons group issues recommendations after Dispatch investigation www.dispatch.com/story/news/2...

Ohio governor's missing persons group issues recommendations after Dispatch investigation

The governor's missing persons working group, created in response to a Dispatch series, issued its final report Tuesday.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · May 27

We are working to update this breaking story.

Morrow County deputy shot, killed responding to domestic violence call; suspect also shot www.dispatch.com/story/news/c...

Morrow County deputy shot, killed responding to domestic violence call; suspect also shot

The sheriff's deputy was responding to a home at the 100 block of County Road 26 in Marengo when he was shot and killed by a suspect

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · May 15

Business incentives make Ohio property taxes soar. Will lawmakers care? | Our view www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...

Business incentives make Ohio property taxes soar. Will lawmakers care? | Our view

Ohio's intentional decisions to make homeowners pay a much bigger share of property taxes is unsustainable and threatens our state's progress.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · May 15

Coca-Cola bottler opens $90 million distribution center at Rickenbacker Industrial Complex

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Coca-Cola bottler opens $90 million distribution center at Rickenbacker Industrial Complex

The largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States is opening a $90 million distribution center on Columbus' Far South Side.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · Apr 30

Our most read story this morning.

Columbus social media finance influencer facing fraud charges over real estate Ponzi scheme www.dispatch.com/story/news/c... via @dispatch.com

Columbus social media finance influencer facing fraud charges over real estate Ponzi scheme

Tyler Bossetti, a Columbus-based social media finance influencer, is facing federal charges accusing him of defrauding investors of over $11 million.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · Apr 29

3 reasons why Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski is a Norris Trophy finalist www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

3 reasons why Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski is a Norris Trophy finalist

Werenski is a finalist for NHL's top defenseman award, the Norris Trophy, after leading the Blue Jackets in scoring and setting franchise highs.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · Apr 28

NEW: Analysis questions Browns' 'too optimistic' projections for new stadium www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

Analysis says Browns' projections for new stadium are 'too optimistic'

Analysis found the Browns' projections are likely too rosy on everything from construction workers employed to attendance at proposed stadium.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · Apr 28

Three Columbus companies land tax credits for expansions promising 100 new jobs combined www.dispatch.com/story/news/2...

Three Columbus companies land tax credits for expansions promising 100 new jobs combined

The Tax Credit Authority approved incentives for multiple companies announcing plans to expand in Ohio.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · Apr 28

Clearing up a rumor!

Issue 2 on May ballot would help pay for roads, bridges - not Cleveland Browns stadium www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

Issue 2 on May ballot would help pay for roads, bridges - not Cleveland Browns stadium

Ohio voters are being asked to approve a major bond issue this spring. But it has nothing to do with the Cleveland Browns.

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · Apr 28

Large hail, thunderstorms, damaging straight line wind forecast for Columbus on Tuesday www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...

Large hail, thunderstorms, damaging straight line wind forecasted for Columbus

The National Weather Service in Wilmington predicts Tuesday will be stormy, with a chance for large hail and damaging straight line winds.

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The Columbus Dispatch @dispatch.com · Apr 28

Opinion: Election 2025: Based on their resume and our research — four candidates of the 10 are best suited to join the Columbus school board.

These 4 have best shot at ending Columbus school board chaos, tackling challenges | Our view

Election 2025: Based on their resume and our research — four candidates of the 10 are best suited to join the Columbus school board.

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The Columbus Dispatch @dispatch.com · Apr 25

Jane Gaudreau, the mother of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, thanked the hockey community and Columbus for their support after her sons' deaths.

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's mother thanks hockey community, Columbus in media interviews

Jane Gaudreau, the mother of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, thanked the hockey community and Columbus for their support after her sons' deaths.

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The Columbus Dispatch @dispatch.com · Apr 25

Three former FirstEnergy lobbyists and a senior executive will have immunity from prosecution, freeing them to answer questions from the PUCO.

FirstEnergy former lobbyists get immunity to testify in Ohio pay-to-play investigation

Three former FirstEnergy lobbyists and a senior executive will have immunity from prosecution, freeing them to answer questions from the PUCO.