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Ohio State University students eagerly anticipate the Big Ten Championship game, despite the Buckeyes playing in Indianapolis. The historic matchup against Indiana, both teams undefeated, fuels excitement. Students plan to create a home-game atmosphere on campus, expecting a lively scene with bars packed. Predictions favor Ohio State, with many expecting a solid win and a potential national championship appearance.

Chillicothes historic paper mill, closed since August, stirs emotions as smoke billows from its smokestack, marking the first activity since the shutdown. The mills closure by Pixelle Specialty Solutions left hundreds of employees jobless, with a stop-and-start shutdown process that ultimately led to its closure. The mill was later purchased by U.S. Medical Glove Company, but former employees like Jeff Allen and Todd Fannin, who worked there for nearly thirty-seven years, have not been called back to work. The mills legacy continues to shape Chillicothe, a town deeply rooted in its paper-making history.

Worthingtons New Pool Complex: A Deeper Dive into Costs and Features The city of Worthingtons new outdoor pool complex is facing a significant budget increase, now estimated at nineteen million dollars. Initially approved for eleven point four million dollars, the project has seen a substantial rise due to worker shortages and tariff uncertainties. The city council recently added several extra features, including a splash pad, a second water slide, and bench seating, which will add seventy-five thousand dollars in debt service annually for the next twenty years. The pool is set to close during the upcoming summer season, with completion anticipated by the start of the two thousand twenty-seven season. A local nonprofit, Swiminc, may continue to operate the pool, with a public hearing scheduled for December eighth to discuss a new twenty-year agreement.

Sunny Street Cafe tops 2025 reader survey for best breakfast spot, marking a shift from previous years winners like Joyas and Fox in the Snow. With eight Central Ohio locations and a focus on breakfast and lunch, this popular chain offers convenient dining options for early risers.

Corey shares his personal experience of moving out of his long-time Venice Beach apartment, highlighting the discomfort and fear that comes with change. He emphasizes that growth often occurs during uncertain times and encourages listeners going through transitions to embrace the discomfort as a sign of evolution and new opportunities.

Buckeye Nation gears up for Big Ten Championship game against Indiana, with ticket prices causing a dilemma for students and fans. Despite high costs, energy on campus remains high, and local businesses prepare for a lively game night.

Brynlee McClelland, a young girl from Columbus, Ohio, is battling an extremely rare and aggressive form of brain cancer, AT/RT TYR. Since her diagnosis last October, she has undergone numerous medical procedures, leaving her family with limited treatment options. Despite the challenges, Brynlees strength and resilience have inspired her community to rally around her through a Facebook group called Join Brynlees Battle. The family hopes to raise awareness for rare pediatric cancers and inspire action for other children facing similar diagnoses.

Columbus Speech and Hearing, a century-old nonprofit, is closing its speech department, leaving over eight thousand clients, including Maya Wards six-year-old daughter with Down syndrome, scrambling for new providers. Speech services will transition to Nationwide Childrens Hospital, but the sudden change has left families struggling to maintain established relationships and progress. Nationwide Childrens is working to ensure a smooth transition, but the process is daunting for families.