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Forecasters say a sudden stratospheric warming expected in early November may weaken the polar vortex and, combined with El Niño, could push Arctic air into Ohio around Thanksgiving, raising the chance of colder temperatures and snowfall (impacts may last 2 to 6 weeks).

Lancaster fell to Dublin Coffman 26-24, 25-17, 25-19 in the Central District Division I final on Thursday, Oct.

29 at Westerville Central, finishing the season 13-10 as seven seniors graduate and returning players led by super sophomore Bella McKnight look ahead to next year.

After a stray golf ball cost him vision in his left eye at Darby Creek Golf Course, Amanda-Clearcreek senior Caiden Riddle fought back into competitive form and verbally committed to play college golf at Shawnee State two weeks ago.

The Dispatch Predictions Panel published first-round picks for 22 central Ohio OHSAA playoff games on Oct.

28, with unanimous selections in several matchups and panel standings through Week 10 released + fans can see who the panel favored in each pairing.

Greenfield Township Fire Department bought new turnout gear after a donation from Ascend Cannabis Dispensary to improve firefighter safety at stations across the township.

Luxe Rehabilitation and Care Center completed a $4 million to $5 million renovation and held an open house on Oct.

21 at 957 Becks Knob Road, renewing patient rooms, dining areas, a rehabilitation gym, and outside spaces to expand its short-term rehab, long-term care, and memory care services.

Several area cross country teams have qualified for regionals (Liberty Union, Fairfield Union, Fisher Catholic) after district meets this month.

Fairfield Union's girls soccer beat Sheridan 3-1 and will face top-seed Marietta at 6 p.m. on Oct. 29 at Logan High School.

The Fairfield County Courthouse in Lancaster received a 2026 Coronet Award for historic preservation after an exterior restoration that cleaned and sealed Blackhand sandstone, repaired the signature archway, and replaced roof and gutters.