He’s been a Governor, Lt. Governor, the Mayor of Cleveland, and now a Senator. But now Sen. George Voinovich will retire from politics at the age of 72, after his term is up in 2010. It is being speculated that Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner or Lt. Governor Lee Fisher could run for his office […]

Welcome back. First off, I’d like to thank Travis Tritt for the title of this post. Secondly, I’d like to point out that I’m not Corey Spring. I’m merely the gentleman continuing the fine work that he started. Finally, I’d like to voice my gratitude to the university for not starting off winter quarter ass […]

Anyone downtown on Saturday night around 2:30am when that guy got sucker-punched in the back of the head outside of Gaswerks? Well, unfortunately he died as a result of that single blow to the head, and police are coming up pretty empty-handed.
From today’s Dispatch:
Homicide detectives said they have little to go on in the search […]

Skybus is filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on Monday, and as of today has ceased all operations. That’s right, the airline with $10 airfare is filing for bankruptcy.
In their own words:
Skybus Airlines will cease all operations effective Saturday, April 5.
Skybus struggled to overcome the combination of rising jet fuel costs and a slowing economic environment. […]

It is with deep regret and a heavy heart that we inform our readers of the passing of former UWeekly sports writer Don Howard. Don lost his life as the result of an automobile accident that occurred late last night. Services will be held at DeVore-Snyder funeral home in Delaware Ohio. Visiting hours will […]

While I don’t doubt the headlines are correct, it’s still somewhat amusing.
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Barack Obama will be speaking this morning at St. John’s Arena, here at Ohio State. Students and other members of the public have been lined up outside the Arena since at least 7am and are now being allowed in. I’m told the Arena seats 13,000 and change, but I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if this […]

If you’re looking for a jolt of caffeine after work today, you’re not going to get it from Starbucks.
Starbucks is closing all of its 7,100 locations in the US at 5:30pm local time for a three hour training program.

The coffee chain said the in-store training program… would foster enthusiasm in its 135,000 U.S. employees and […]

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama announced last night that his campaign will be making a stop at Ohio State on Wednesday.
The rally will be held at 10am in St. John Arena. The event is free and open to anyone, but organizers are asking that those expecting to attend RSVP at barackobama.com so they have an […]

This just happened a little after 1pm today at the Kohl’s on Morse Road:
According to investigators, a group of armed men handed a note to the clerk at the jewelry counter, grabbed jewelry from inside the counter and fled the scene.
Shots were fired, but no injuries were reported.
How ballsy is that?