Daily editionWednesday, October 14th, 2026
Good morning, Delaware.
The 5AM Delaware Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Business
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts and More of North Columbus is celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today (8:30–9:30 a.m.) at 8595 Owenfield Drive in Powell.
Delaware owners Justin and Tammy Eckard invite locals to explore custom apparel services for community groups.
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Culture
Arena Fair Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal at the Willis Theater from Oct. 16–18 (ticket sales support NAMI Mid-Ohio) in a production that explores family challenges and hope.
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Education
Ohio Wesleyan University announced on Tuesday that Paul E. Slaboch will serve as founding dean of its new Conrades School of Engineering starting in January.
The school, built with $17 million in alumni support, will launch a mechanical engineering major in fall 2027 with industry partnerships (including AI training).
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Olentangy Schools received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association – honoring its report for the fiscal year ended June 30.
The recognition affirms the district's commitment to clear financial reporting for over 24,500 students.
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Sports
Olentangy Orange runner Cowen Allender improved his race times, finishing 19th at a Sept. 19 Kentucky invitational and eighth at Olentangy Berlin’s dash on Oct. 3 (coach Adam Walters compared the pain to 'hitting yourself with a hammer'); he will run at the OCC-Central meet on Oct. 17.
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Ohio State coach Ryan Day said that in preparing for Saturday’s game against Indiana, the team is focusing solely on current performance rather than seeking revenge for last season’s loss.
The Buckeyes will rely on lessons learned to improve and compete for the Big Ten title.
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The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the official football computer ratings Tuesday (yesterday), listing weekly rankings in several divisions that determine playoff spots, with the final report coming Oct. 25.
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Harloh Hafner and Grayson Keller competed at the Division II boys state golf championship at Firestone Country Club on Sunday and Monday.
Hafner recorded a total of 167 (while Keller posted 169) as the Buckeye Valley team finished 10th among 12 teams.
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