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Columbus- Ohio Rep. Brian Stewart drops out of crowded GOP field for 15th Congressional District election

Ohio Rep. Brian Stewart drops out of crowded GOP field for 15th Congressional District election

The playing career of Federico Higuain will soon be over. After 10 seasons in Major League Soccer, including eight with the Crew from 2012-19, the Argentinian attacking midfielder announced Friday that after Inter Miami plays home against New York City FC this Saturday and at New England Revolution on Nov. 7, he will retire from playing. Higuain, 37, is arguably the most beloved player in the Crew’s 26-year history as a club.

The playing career of Federico Higuain will soon be over. After 10 seasons in Major League Soccer, including eight with the Crew from 2012-19, the Argentinian attacking midfielder announced Friday that after Inter Miami plays home against New York City FC this Saturday and at New England Revolution on Nov. 7, he will retire from playing. Higuain, 37, is arguably the most beloved player in the Crew&rsquo;s 26-year history as a club.

Columbus Crew legend Federico Higuain announces he will retire as a player at end of season

David Donofrio is running for re-election to the South-Western City Schools board of education. Until recently, he was also employed by Prairie Township, officials for which say he was running the office like a campaign headquarters. Trustees Kennedy, Cathy Schmelzer and Doug Stormont voted unanimously to fire Donofrio at a special meeting Thursday. Donofrio says he had submitted notice earlier to take another job. A Dispatch request for records related to the firing revealed a trove of campaign-related documents found on Donofrio's township computer.

David Donofrio is running for re-election to the South-Western City Schools board of education. Until recently, he was also employed by Prairie Township, officials for which say he was running the office like a campaign headquarters. Trustees Kennedy, Cathy Schmelzer and Doug Stormont voted unanimously to fire Donofrio at a special meeting Thursday. Donofrio says he had submitted notice earlier to take another job. A Dispatch request for records related to the firing revealed a trove of campaign-related documents found on Donofrio's township computer.

School board member fired from township job for allegedly 'campaigning' on township time

Kyle Young will not play in Monday’s exhibition game against the University of Indianapolis as he deals with a medical condition. Ohio State men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann said today that Young is dealing with a vestibular dysfunction. The condition, which causes dizziness, vertigo, nausea and cognitive impairment, can be caused by head injury or infection, though it’s unclear in Young’s case. Holtmann said Young had a great summer and “played some of the best that I’ve seen him” but didn’t notice the condition bothering him until the fall.

Kyle Young will not play in Monday&rsquo;s exhibition game against the University of Indianapolis as he deals with a medical condition. Ohio State men&rsquo;s basketball coach Chris Holtmann said today that Young is dealing with a vestibular dysfunction. The condition, which causes dizziness, vertigo, nausea and cognitive impairment, can be caused by head injury or infection, though it&rsquo;s unclear in Young&rsquo;s case. Holtmann said Young had a great summer and &ldquo;played some of the best that I&rsquo;ve seen him&rdquo; but didn&rsquo;t notice the condition bothering him until the fall.

Ohio Rep. Brian Stewart drops out of crowded GOP field for 15th Congressional District election

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