It's Week 1 of the 2026 Ohio high school football season, and several Columbus-area teams face tough opening tests. Defending Division I state champion Olentangy Orange takes on s ...

One person was killed and another injured in a shooting in Clifton early Tuesday morning. Cincinnati police responded to the 3400 block of Brookline Avenue at about 2:15 a.m. Aug. 18 after receiving ...

The Dispatch high school sports staff makes its predictions for central Ohio league, region and state champions for the 2026 OHSAA season.

Former Akron coach John Groce and ex-NFL players John Cominsky, Doran Grant and Whitney Mercilus are part of the Summit County Sports HOF's new class.

Here’s a look at the Hudson High School football team in 2026, including its schedule, expected top players and what coach Jeff Gough expects.

Here’s a look at the Copley High School football team in 2026, including its schedule, expected top players and what coach John Kromalic expects.

With a key Social Security champion ousted in a primary last week in Connecticut, voters face a key midterm election to protect retirement benefits.

Led by Deontay Malone and Darius Hill, here are the top 10 Canton-area specialists entering the 2026 OHSAA high school football season.

Here’s a look at the Waterloo High School football team in 2026, including its schedule, expected top players and what coach Nate Brode expects.

Here’s a look at the Sebring High School football team in 2026, including its schedule, expected top players and what coach Anthony Agresta expects.

The Ohio high school football season is here, and so are the Beacon Journal's predictions for who will win each Summit County-area league in the 2026 OHSAA season. Our expert picks are focused on ...

Here’s a look at the Nordonia High School football team in 2026, including its schedule, expected top players and what coach Soctt Barwidi expects.