Ohio State football coach Ryan Day couldn’t help but laugh over speculation online that he has a nipple piercing. During Wednesday’s installment of the “Not Just Football” podcast, Day was asked by host Cam Heyward if he “got a nipple ring” — and referenced the coach’s viral moment at the Buckeyes’ season opener against Texas … Read more
Pizza lovers often flock to New York and Chicago — but one Midwest city is carving out its own place on the map as it gains national attention for its unique pizza style. Ohio’s state capital, Columbus, is home to a distinct type of pizza known as Columbus-style pizza. The regional specialty features a thin crust, a slightly … Read more
Hundreds of hospitals across the country are being recognized for keeping patients safe, and a handful of states stand out for having the highest number of top performers. Healthgrades, a platform for finding doctors, health care providers, and hospitals, released its 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards this month, naming 438 hospitals in 40 states that rank among … Read more
A woman in Ohio made more than 1,700 fraudulent returns worth a whopping $266,699 at Home Depot locations in various states — and now she’s landed herself in jail. The Medina Township Police Department identified the mastermind of the multi-state organized retail fraud scheme as Tracy A. James of Peebles, a village in Southwest Ohio. … Read more
An astonishing discovery was made after a wildlife camera spotted a fisher roaming through Cleveland Metroparks — its first appearance in Cuyahoga County for over a century, park officials say. The park’s trail camera captured the footage earlier this year, marking it as its first confirmed sighting of the species in the county since the 1800s, according to Cleveland … Read more
As technology advances in diabetes care with continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps and AI-driven alerts, another kind of intelligence is proving just as powerful: a dog’s nose. Across the country, specially trained diabetic alert dogs are learning to detect dangerous changes in blood sugar before medical devices do, news agency SWNS reported. Kona, a 1-year-old labrador retriever in Ohio, … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. It’s time to start mapping out your annual Columbus pilgrimage, metalheads. The Sonic Temple Festival just announced their 2026 lineup and once … Read more
The J.M. Smucker Co. is suing Trader Joe’s, alleging the grocery chain’s new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are too similar to Smucker’s Uncrustables in their design and packaging. In the lawsuit, which was filed Monday in federal court in Ohio, Smucker said the round, crustless sandwiches Trader Joe’s sells have the same pie-like … Read more
A group of Ohio teachers hit a $1 million Powerball prize and turned it into a tribute to a colleague who died of cancer. The 10-member pool from Crestview Elementary in Ashland had kept playing in memory of Mary Jo Manocchio, 60, a longtime kindergarten school teacher who died in March 2021. For years after … Read more
Dave Portnoy’s debut on Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” got off to a wild start. The Barstool Sports founder, and boisterous Michigan fan, spent the opening minute of his show debut trolling the Ohio State faithful in Columbus before the No. 3-ranked Buckeyes faced No. 1 Texas to open their season Saturday. Portney, who entered during … Read more
The tables have turned. Dave Portnoy is seemingly not banned from Ohio State. The university told Yahoo Sports that it had not issued a ban against the Barstool Sports founder a day after FOS reported the Michigan alum was persona non grata ahead of his first spin on Fox’s “Big Nook Kickoff” show, which will … Read more
Ohio State is banning Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy from going into Ohio Stadium while he’s there for Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff.” The Front Office Sports report noted that Barstool Sports is barred from being on the campus and that even though he’s banned from inside the stadium, Portnoy will still appear on “Big Noon … Read more
In the wake of a tragic accident that left a 77-year-old woman dead, rising country music star Conner Smith has been issued a misdemeanor citation for failure to yield, resulting in a fatality. The 24-year-old artist, who was behind the wheel during the deadly Nashville crash in June, took to social media to break his silence as … Read more
Over two dozen Ohio lawmakers are pushing a bill that designates the weeks between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as “Natural Family Month,” sparking backlash from some LGBTQ families, according to reports. State Reps. Beth Lear and Josh Williams, both Republicans, said they introduced House Bill 262 to celebrate families and emphasize their critical role in society, at a … Read more
Wawa has opened up shop in Ohio. The popular convenience store chain’s first location in the Buckeye State held its grand opening on Wednesday morning in Liberty Township, not far from Cincinnati. The grand opening event, which took place on Wawa’s 61st anniversary, involved announcements of grants to local “community partners,” a “Hoagies for Heroes hoagie-building contest” … Read more
Will Howard’s celebration was unexpectedly delayed after Ohio State’s 41-21 victory over the previously unbeaten Oregon in the 111th Rose Bowl on Wednesday night. The Buckeyes quarterback couldn’t get on the stage to join his teammates for the postgame festivities after being stopped by a security guard, as seen in a video that surfaced on … Read more
As the wise Troy Bolton once sang in “High School Musical” — and Nick Saban echoed on Friday — getcha head in the game! The former Crimson Tide football head coach appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” Friday and chastised Ohio State fans, whose Buckeyes are three wins away from a national championship but are … Read more
She makes the season really bright. An Ohio woman has 727 Christmas trees in her home, and they are attracting visitors from around the world. Barbara Hardesty of Columbus welcomes guests every Saturday and Sunday to her Christmas Tree House. “I just had a couple here from Hawaii. We’ve had people from Spain. Some drive … Read more
Florence “Fireball Flo” Hackman, the Ohio woman who went viral last year after she received shots to celebrate her birthday, recently turned 106 – and she is still drinking Fireball. “Flo brightens our days and reminds us about all the fun and joy we can experience later in life,” Kristen Kelly, executive director of the … Read more
Oh, fudge! An employee at the “A Christmas Story” home in Ohio lost his wedding ring while packing leg lamps and other merch meant for fans of Jean Shepherd’s sensational 1983 holiday comedy, which starred Peter Billingsley as Ralphie and Darren McGavin as The Old Man. “If you’ve recently placed an order with us,” house … Read more