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Residents' approval of Columbus City Schools' levy was far from a vote of confidence for the academically struggling district.

Ohios next U.S. senator should fight for workers, seniors and small businesses not fling mud and defend extremists, the Dispatch Editorial Boad writes.

The Senior Options levy is vital to the Franklin county, but In this age of uncertainty, not even its passage is a slam dunk, Amelia Robinson writes.

Most Ohioans believe every child is adoptable, but only a fraction have very seriously considered taking one on. With abortion gone, that must change.

Despite voter support, the importance of libraries is often taken for granted. Access to public libraries is not a guarantee, the Dispatch Editorial Board, says

Despite voter support, the importance of libraries is often taken for granted. Access to public libraries is not a guarantee, the Dispatch Editorial Board, says

Slimantics: Coburn and Debs Slim Smith There’s more than a little Eugene Debs in Montrell Coburn, which is intended as a compliment. As he did in 2017, Coburn is running as an Independent candidate for Columbus Mayor. On Monday, Coburn, along with fellow independent Keith Gaskin, accepted an invitation to speak with The Dispatch Editorial Board. Incumbent Democrat Mayor Robert Smith declined to meet with the board. While Gaskin is generally considered a serious challenger to Smith, who is see...

And right now, during a pandemic and all of the economic challenges that come with it, might seem like bad timing. Thousands of central Ohio residents and business owners are struggling to maintain home and health in this difficult time. And that’s actually part of the reason for Mid-Ohio Food Collective’s potentially game-changing ask. “The need is now,” Steve Steinour, Huntington Bank’s chairman, president and chief executive officer told the Dispatch Editorial Board. He is righ...