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Monday, 29 June 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features, Ohio Harness Racing

McCoy: Widger, 62, Plans To Race Until The Almighty Says Stop

One of the OHHA's most affable drivers counts on relationships, good horses, and good instincts to get the most out the time he has left on the track.  "Until God tells me not to race,"  says Sam Widger. Hal McCoy writes his story.......
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Sunday, 28 June 2026 / Published in Features

Story Behind The Song: “My Favorite Singer Is Roy Orbison. Whatta’ Ya’ Got…?

After years of telling the story about musicians and the songs that made them famous, a well-known local wrote this week to tell me, "Roy Orbison is one of my all-time favorite singers.  A lot of his songs are on my list of favorites.  Pick one, and educate me."
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Friday, 26 June 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Hartman: OSU AD Bjork Looks Forward, Prioritizes Buckeyes

Ross Bjork wants clearly defined rules and a bigger football playoff, but he says positioning Ohio State for success is his No. 1 concern. Read Marcus Hartman
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Friday, 26 June 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features

Commentary: Time You Wish You Had Back…The Indians (Guardians), Browns, Cavs, Reds, Bengals, Et. Al.

One should occasionally take inventory on that to which you're devoting your time, and former colleague Dale Meggas said it best in his columns about pro sports teams, especially in Cleveland. Years after the glory days of the Browns only title in 1964 (above), they're still waiting for change where nothing seems to change.
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Wednesday, 24 June 2026 / Published in Features, Ohio Harness Racing

McCoy: Still Standing Legacy…Ryan Holton Survives To Carry On The Family Tradition

Carried away from an accident five years ago at Hilliard, Ryan Holton has made his comeback as a trainer and advocate for youth involvement with racing.  A career that's been scary at times, he has the scars to prove his commitment to racing.  He's looking forward, not to the past. Hal McCoy writes the story.....