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Brandon Simmons must resign. Public trust impossible with him on Columbus school board.
The age-old adage says that "the cover-up is worse than the crime." In the case of the Columbus Board of Education member Brandon Simmons' "Taking Control of the Task Force Narrative" document scandal, the cover up and the unethical if not criminal misdeeds are equally awful, offensive, bizarre and proof he must...
Columbus task force holds last community feedback session on possible school closures
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus City School District's Superintendent’s Community Facilities Task Force held its final community feedback meetings on Thursday. The task force is looking for feedback on the initial list of possible school closures and consolidations. For Charles Ferguson, the decision to close some schools is...
Worthington pediatrician emphasizes summer reading for kids
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Now that school’s out it’s time to relax and have fun, but don’t forget to keep reading. One Worthington pediatrician said how kids spend this time out of school could affect how they ease back into the classroom in the fall. Dr. Sean Gallager, a pediatrician with Central Ohio Primary Care […]
Whitehall HS grad Deborah Diaz aims to inspire first-generation students to pursue college
Whitehall-Yearling High School's former student body president and this year's Senior Spotlight, Deborah "Debby" Diaz, 17, who's known for being bubbly, kind and outgoing, will be missed among Whitehall faculty and staff for being a role model in her community. "She just goes out of her way to make sure that her leadership...
Pickerington student repeats Marquee Award win, moves on to competition in NYC
Two local students — one a repeat victor — are going to New York as winners of the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA)'s answer to the Tony Awards, the Marquee Awards. Twenty-two area high schools took part in the Marquee Awards program, created to recognize and...
OHSAA girls lacrosse: Olentangy Liberty edges Upper Arlington for first state championship
It might not have sunk in until afterward, but the Olentangy Liberty girls lacrosse team executed two contrasts almost to perfection in Friday night’s Division I state final. The Patriots came out hot against OCC-Central rival Upper Arlington at Historic Crew Stadium, taking a 4-1 lead by midway through the second quarter, winning...
In 'one of the better Ohio state championship games,' St. Xavier lacrosse bows to Liberty
The St. Xavier Bombers won the Ohio High School Athletic Association boys lacrosse state tournament in 2018 and have been back to the state tournament each season since in hopes of adding another first-place finish to its record. In 2024, the Bombers had to again settle for the silver. In the Division I...
Ohio State football recruiting camp: Observations from Buckeyes’ first June high school event
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State had its first June camp on Wednesday, offering a chance for high schoolers from all over the country to get a look from the Buckeye coaching staff. Here are some notes and observations from the day:. If you purchase a product or register for...
Ohio State QB Lincoln Kienholz is guest speaker for Central Ohio High School Sports Awards
Ohio State sophomore quarterback Lincoln Kienholz, the 2022-23 USA TODAY national boys high school athlete of the year, will be the guest speaker at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards on June 20 at Mershon Auditorium. Kienholz, who starred in football, basketball and baseball for Pierre (South Dakota) Riggs,...
OHSAA state girls lacrosse finals 2024: How to watch live today
The OHSAA lacrosse tournaments are coming down to the final days. The Division I and II girls’ finals will take place on Friday, and the boys’ finals will happen Saturday, both at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus. If you can’t attend in-person, you can watch all of the...
OHSAA boys lacrosse: Liberty, DeSales advance to state finals; Upper Arlington falls short
A day after the DeSales, Olentangy Liberty and Upper Arlington girls lacrosse teams won state semifinals, the boys teams from those schools tried to duplicate that feat. DeSales won its game, UA fell short and Liberty overcame weather delays to win a contest that ended a little before 11 p.m. Cincinnati St. Xavier...
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