CANTON OHIO

Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Ohio State's Big Game Challenges: Key Players Sit Out

Ohio State faces a tough matchup against Rutgers without some of their top players. The Buckeyes, who are undefeated, will be missing wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. This is a big deal because both players have been huge contributors this season. Jeremiah Smith, a standout wide receiver, has had an impressive year. He has caught 69 passes for over 90...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Heisman Hopefuls: Who's Got the Edge?

The Heisman Trophy is up for grabs, and it's anyone's game. With just three weeks left until the big announcement, the race is wide open. Fernando Mendoza from Indiana and Julian Sayin from Ohio State are the top contenders, but Kirk Herbstreit has his eye on someone else. Herbstreit thinks the Heisman race has been unpredictable lately. Voters are waiting to see wh...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Weekend College Football: What to Watch and Why It Matters

College football's Week 13 is not packed with thrilling matchups. Some of this is due to conferences being too big, others are taking a break, and the SEC is playing easy teams. Out of the top 10 teams, three aren't playing, two face much weaker opponents, and three are favorites by a huge margin. Still, there are some important games that could affect who makes it ...

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Nov 22 2025EDUCATION

Ohio's Fresh Approach to Math Education: Lessons and Challenges

Ohio is taking a new approach to math education. The state has released a plan to improve math skills in schools. This plan focuses on better textbooks and teaching methods. It also wants to give teachers more training. The plan is not a strict rule. Schools can choose how to use it. This is different from the state's reading plan. The reading plan had specific rule...

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Nov 22 2025EDUCATION

Science Students' Balloon Adventure Takes an Unexpected Turn

In a Michigan high school, students are getting a hands-on lesson in science that's more exciting than any textbook. Their latest project? Sending a weather balloon up to the stratosphere. But this isn't your average science class. The teacher, Joe Graber, is known for making learning fun and engaging. From live leeches to model rockets, his students have done it all...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Michigan's Final Hurdle Before Ohio State Showdown

Michigan's football team is on a roll. They have won four games in a row. But they have not been dominating. Except for one game against Washington, they have struggled to win. Their next challenge is Maryland. Maryland has not been doing so well. They have lost six games in a row. But they started the season strong. They won their first four games. This game is imp...

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Diabetes Care: How Tech is Bringing Data Together

Managing type 1 diabetes in kids is no easy task. But new tech like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps is making a difference. The problem? Data from these devices often gets trapped in separate systems. This makes it tough for doctors to get the full story. A recent effort in Ohio tackled this issue. They combined CGM data from different companies...

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Nov 21 2025CRIME

Justice Questioned: Officer Found Not Guilty in Fatal Shooting of Pregnant Woman

A police officer in Ohio has been cleared of all charges, including murder, in the shooting death of a pregnant Black woman during a shoplifting investigation. The officer, Connor Grubb, faced a possible life sentence for the fatal encounter that took place in a supermarket parking lot. The verdict was met with silence in the courtroom, while Ta'Kiya Young's grandmo...

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Ohio Lawmakers Push for More Religion in Schools: What's the Deal?

Ohio's Republican lawmakers are making waves with new bills that aim to bring more religion into public schools. One bill, called the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, wants to teach students about the good things Christianity has done in history. Another bill, the Historical Education Displays Act, would allow schools to display the Ten Commandments and other impo...

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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

Shaking Up the Court: Women's College Basketball Rankings See Big Moves

Women's college basketball is already serving up some surprising results this season. The top five teams are still holding strong, with UConn leading the pack. But things are getting interesting outside of that elite group. Michigan has been on fire, crushing Notre Dame by 39 points and then dominating Binghamton 120-50. That kind of performance shot them up from 13...

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