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![Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez dedicates win to Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau](https://img4.findglocal.com/364/967/918572493649672.jpg)
Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed after being struck by a suspected drunk driver while bicycling in Oldmans Township, New Jersey.
Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez dedicates win to Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau
![Do you live in an 'opportunity zone'? Here's how Columbus residents can find out.](https://img4.findglocal.com/031/848/918550990318489.jpg)
Looking at the quality of transportation, education, health and more, the opportunity zone tool ranks Columbus neighborhoods. See where yours ranks
Do you live in an 'opportunity zone'? Here's how Columbus residents can find out.
![Drake Baldwin home run the difference as Gwinnett Stripers top Columbus Clippers 1-0](https://img5.findglocal.com/032/063/918529500320638.jpg)
AJ Smith-Shawver and Allan Winans combined on a seven-hit shutout.
Drake Baldwin home run the difference as Gwinnett Stripers top Columbus Clippers 1-0
![Patrick Schulte called to US men's national team camp; 5 Crew players gone for FIFA break](https://img5.findglocal.com/032/293/918506540322934.jpg)
Schulte is one of five Crew players who received the call to play internationally during the September FIFA break window.
Patrick Schulte called to US men's national team camp; 5 Crew players gone for FIFA break
![Ohio State football's freshman WR Jeremiah Smith stars as Buckeyes pull away to beat Akron](https://img3.findglocal.com/699/065/918495956990659.jpg)
Ohio State led just 17-3 at the half but pulled away to beat Akron 52-6.
Ohio State football's freshman WR Jeremiah Smith stars as Buckeyes pull away to beat Akron
![What to know about Matthew Gaudreau, Johnny Gaudreau's brother](https://img5.findglocal.com/032/518/918484010325187.jpg)
Matthew Gaudreau was a coach, pro hockey player, beloved younger brother and eager to become a dad.
What to know about Matthew Gaudreau, Johnny Gaudreau's brother
![N**e bike riders protesting for cyclist safety, body acceptance pedal through Columbus](https://img4.findglocal.com/365/997/918469453659976.jpg)
Participants say the event is non-sexual, and the nudity represents cyclists' vulnerability compared to cars.
N**e bike riders protesting for cyclist safety, body acceptance pedal through Columbus
![Instant thoughts on Ohio State football: Is slow start a sign of trouble? | Oller](https://img3.findglocal.com/699/458/918456746994580.jpg)
What are columnist Rob Oller's thoughts on Ohio State's season-opening win over Akron?
Instant thoughts on Ohio State football: Is slow start a sign of trouble? | Oller
![Ohio State football analysis: Buckeyes far from perfect, but that's the 2024 standard](https://img3.findglocal.com/699/735/918429036997351.jpg)
Ohio State's 52-6 victory over Akron was far from perfect, but after a shaky first half, the Buckeyes showed how dominant they can be.
Ohio State football analysis: Buckeyes far from perfect, but that's the 2024 standard
![Here are five things we learned from the Ohio State Buckeyes' win over Akron](https://img5.findglocal.com/033/371/918398730333715.jpg)
Ohio State routed Akron in its season opener. Here's what we learned about the Buckeyes on Saturday.
Here are five things we learned from the Ohio State Buckeyes' win over Akron
![How Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State fans are reacting Akron win](https://img5.findglocal.com/033/533/918382540335334.jpg)
Here's how fans are reacting to Ohio State's 46-point win against Akron to open the 2024 season.
How Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State fans are reacting Akron win
![The Ohio State University Marching Band celebrates Earth, Wind & Fire in first 2024 show](https://img5.findglocal.com/033/710/918364800337108.jpg)
The marching band will play parts of six of Earth, Wind & Fire's hit songs including "Shining Star," "September" and "Boogie Wonderland."
The Ohio State University Marching Band celebrates Earth, Wind & Fire in first 2024 show
![Ohio State's Cardale Jones joins Columbus City Schools students in tie-tying ceremony](https://img4.findglocal.com/367/504/918318733675048.jpg)
Students at the Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys held their annual tie-tying ceremony and were joined by Cardale Jones.
Ohio State's Cardale Jones joins Columbus City Schools students in tie-tying ceremony
![Ohio State QB Will Howard is a difference maker, as long as he runs the ball | Oller](https://img5.findglocal.com/034/365/918299330343655.jpg)
Ohio State has not had a quarterback who is dangerous with his legs as well as his arm since Justin Fields. Will Howard gives the Buckeyes options
Ohio State QB Will Howard is a difference maker, as long as he runs the ball | Oller
![Inside Ohio State football WR Jeremiah Smith's sterling debut: 'You can see the talent'](https://img4.findglocal.com/367/874/918281793678742.jpg)
Ohio State freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith caught two touchdowns in the Buckeyes' win over Akron, recovering from an early drop.
Inside Ohio State football WR Jeremiah Smith's sterling debut: 'You can see the talent'
![Syracuse coach Fran Brown wants to 'send a bottle of champagne' to Ryan Day for Kyle McCord](https://img4.findglocal.com/701/554/918247067015548.jpg)
Fran Brown used his first postgame press conference of 2024 to thank Ryan Day and Ohio State for Kyle McCord.
Syracuse coach Fran Brown wants to 'send a bottle of champagne' to Ryan Day for Kyle McCord
![Why did Ohio State football switch starting punter in season-opening win over Akron?](https://img5.findglocal.com/368/616/918207533686168.jpg)
Ohio State had planned to start Nick McLarty, a strong-legged punter from Australia, against Akron before switching to Joe McGuire.
Why did Ohio State football switch starting punter in season-opening win over Akron?
![LIVE: Ohio State football coach Ryan Day's press conference after OSU vs. Akron game](https://img5.findglocal.com/368/777/918191453687776.jpg)
Ohio State coach Ryan Day will reflect on the Buckeyes' first win of the 2024 season against Akron.
LIVE: Ohio State football coach Ryan Day's press conference after OSU vs. Akron game
![Want to see a free movie? Sunset Cinema series coming to Columbus Commons](https://img5.findglocal.com/368/936/918175593689362.jpg)
"Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit" will kick off Sunset Cinema at 8 p.m. Thursday at Columbus Commons. Films will be shown each Thursday in September.
Want to see a free movie? Sunset Cinema series coming to Columbus Commons
![Bottom line: How did Ohio State football grade out vs. Akron?](https://img4.findglocal.com/702/433/918159247024330.jpg)
Grading Ryan Day and the rest of the Buckeyes after Ohio State's 52-6 win over Akron.
Bottom line: How did Ohio State football grade out vs. Akron?
![Mailbox: Reader takeaways on Michigan's Connor Stalions; and what would Bo think?](https://img5.findglocal.com/369/245/918144693692452.jpg)
Readers give Dispatch sports editor Brian White their takes on Michigan football, Jimmy Haslam, Ohio State football and more.
Mailbox: Reader takeaways on Michigan's Connor Stalions; and what would Bo think?
![Evan Pryor, Kyle McCord sharp: How former Ohio State football players did this week](https://img5.findglocal.com/369/380/918131193693802.jpg)
Ohio State has had a lot of players leave its football program through the transfer portal. Here's a look at how some of them did this week.
Evan Pryor, Kyle McCord sharp: How former Ohio State football players did this week
![2025 4-star WR Phillip Bell commits to Ohio State football. What we know](https://img3.findglocal.com/036/183/918117550361833.jpg)
Another wide receiver has joined Ohio State's 2025 recruiting class.
2025 4-star WR Phillip Bell commits to Ohio State football. What we know
Met Gala? Never heard of her. Prom at this Miami high school takes fashion to the next level.
Ohio State football: Ryan Day, players after win over Akron
![Kyle McCord shines for Syracuse. How did he compare to Ohio State football's Will Howard?](https://img5.findglocal.com/705/599/917842627055992.jpg)
After quarterback Kyle McCord left Ohio State to play for Syracuse, the Buckeyes brought in Will Howard from Kansas State. Who had the better Week 1?
Kyle McCord shines for Syracuse. How did he compare to Ohio State football's Will Howard?
![WATCH: Ohio State football legend Archie Griffin dots the 'i' with OSU Marching Band](https://img3.findglocal.com/372/299/917839303722991.jpg)
Archie Griffin officially joined a prestigious list of non-Ohio State University Marching Band members to dot the "i" in Script Ohio.
WATCH: Ohio State football legend Archie Griffin dots the 'i' with OSU Marching Band
![Coming up: Columbus Crew return to Lower.com Field vs New York City FC](https://img3.findglocal.com/372/516/917817563725165.jpg)
Columbus Crew have won their last six games going into their match vs New York City FC on Saturday at Lower.com Field.
Coming up: Columbus Crew return to Lower.com Field vs New York City FC
![Jeremiah Smith scores first touchdown as Ohio State football wide receiver: What we know](https://img5.findglocal.com/706/148/917787737061481.jpg)
One of the highest-rated wide receiver recruits in Ohio State history has his first touchdown catch.
Jeremiah Smith scores first touchdown as Ohio State football wide receiver: What we know
![Will Howard scores first touchdown as Ohio State football quarterback: What we know](https://img3.findglocal.com/039/679/917767910396797.jpg)
Will Howard has his first touchdown with Ohio State football.
Will Howard scores first touchdown as Ohio State football quarterback: What we know
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The Columbus Dispatch has been serving central Ohio with independent news since July 1, 1871. The newspaper staff operates from its 62 E. Broad St. headquarters in Downtown Columbus.
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