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Buckeyes score power-play goal in third to hold off Irish for 3-2 Big Ten hockey victory

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Buckeyes score power-play goal in third to hold off Irish for 3-2 Big Ten hockey victory

John Fineran
| Tribune Correspondent

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Notre Dame’s inability to stay out of the penalty box Friday night ended a spirited third-period comeback against Ohio State.

Trailing 2-0 heading into the final period against the Buckeyes in their Big Ten hockey series opener, the Irish tied the game only to give up Scooter Brickey’s game-winning power-play goal at 11:32 as the Buckeyes won their first league contest of the season, 3-2, before 5,762 fans at Value City Arena.

Goals by senior defenseman Drew Bavaro (1:05) and freshman center Danny Nelson (9:33), playing in his first game after winning a gold medal for Team USA in the World Juniors Championship, allowed coach Jeff Jackson’s Irish to wipe out an early 2-0 Ohio State lead.

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But the last of Notre Dame’s four minor penalties of the evening, a slashing call against grad right wing Patrick Moynihan at 11:01, was followed by fifth-year senior Brickey’s ninth goal of the season, a wrister from the top of the faceoff circle through a screen of players 31 seconds later to beat Irish goaltender Ryan Bischel, who stopped 34 other shots on a busy night.

The loss by the 10-11-2 Irish was their third in a row since a non-conference home-ice sweep of Augustana after Christmas. But more important, it was Notre Dame’s sixth Big Ten loss in a row, leaving the Irish 4-7-2 in the Big Ten for fourth place with 15 points, 15 behind league-leader Wisconsin. Ohio State, now 4-0-1 in its last five games, improved to 9-8-4 overall but stayed last in the seven-team Big Ten with its 1-8-2 league record for seven points. The teams meet against Saturday at 7 p.m.

Notre Dame killed off its first three penalties in the first period and began to find its legs in the final two periods. But Ohio State goalie Logan Terness made 19 of his 26 saves in the final two periods, including seven after Brickey’s eventual game-winner. His final stop was a glove save on Bavaro with 4.9 seconds remaining after Nelson won a draw with 10.2 seconds left following a slashing penalty to Ohio State’s Dalton Messina.

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But with the Irish skating with a 6-on-4 edge, the 6-foot-2 Nelson, one of the most successful faceoff players in the nation who had already won 12 of 20 in the game, failed to win his final draw from OSU senior Patrick Guzzo, allowing the Buckeyes to clear their own zone as time expired.

The Buckeyes dominated the first period with the help of three Irish tripping penalties and outshot the Irish 16-7 but managed just a 1-0 lead. The Irish managed to negate any further damage by winning 14 of 19 faceoffs in the period and also blocking six shots. They would finish with a 37-30 edge in faceoffs and a 17-14 edge in blocked shots.

Bischel, who had 15 saves in the period, made three saves during the first Buckeye power play with Moynihan off at 3:30. The Irish goaltender then made two more with Cole Knuble off at 10:10, and he added four saves with defenseman Ryan Helliwell off at 13:00.

Ohio State finally prevailed with the teams at full strength when center Messina tipped home the rebound of a shot by defenseman Nathan McBrayer at 16:16. At the other end of the ice, Terness was tested seven times and made three critical saves, including back-to-back on Maddox Fleming and Tyler Carpenter at the 9:00 mark and then one on Knuble after he returned from the penalty box at 12:28.

Notre Dame dominated the first portion of the second period, outshooting Ohio State 6-3 at the start. Each team had a shot off the pipe – Joe Dunlap of Ohio State at 3:37 and Michael Mastrodomenico of Notre Dame at 8:15.

The Buckeyes then made it 2-0 at 9:42 when leading scorer Stephen Halliday beat Bischel with a backhander over the shoulder after the puck bounced off a Notre Dame skate.

The Irish would finish with a 10-9 edge in shots and had their chances, including a 3-on-1 at the 11:15 mark before Grant Silianoff got off a weak shot. Terness then stopped shots by Danny Nelson at 12:02, Paul Fischer at 12:24 and Hunter Strand near the doorstep at 18:09.

Bavaro cut into the lead at 1:05 of the third period when he kept the puck in the offensive zone after passes from Landon Slaggert and Moynihan and beat the screened Terness with a 35-foot blast. It was Bavaro’s fifth goal of the season. Nelson would then tie it after freshman Brennan Ali sent him around the Ohio State defense and he beat Terness at 9:33 for his fourth goal of the season.

OHIO STATE 3, NOTRE DAME 2

At Value City Arena/Jerome Schottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio

Notre Dame | 0 | 0 | 2—2

Ohio State | 1 | 1 | 1—3

First Period—Scoring: 1. Ohio State, Dalton Messina 4 (Nathan McBrayer, Joe Dunlap) EV 16:16. Penalties: Notre Dame 3-6, Ohio State 0-0.

Second Period—Scoring: 2. Ohio State, Stephen Halliday 6 (Davis Burnside, Nathan McBrayer) EV 9:42. Penalties: Notre Dame 0-0 (3-6), Ohio State 1-2 (1-2).

Third Period—Scoring: 3. Notre Dame, Drew Bavaro 5 (Landon Slaggert, Patrick Moynihan) EV 1:05; 4. Notre Dame, Danny Nelson 4 (Brennan Ali) EV 9:33; 5. Ohio State, Scooter Brickey 9 (Stephen Halliday, Cam Thiesing) PP 11:32. Penalties: Notre Dame 1-2 (4-8), Ohio State 1-2 (2-4).

Shots on goal: Notre Dame 28 (7-10-11), Ohio State 37 (16-9-12). Goalie saves: Notre Dame, Ryan Bischel 34 (15-8-11), Ohio State, Logan Terness 26 (7-10-9).

Power-play opportunities: Notre Dame 0 of 2, Ohio State 1 of 4. Faceoffs won: Notre Dame 37 (14-10-13), Ohio State 30 (5-11-14). Blocked shots: Notre Dame 17 (6-7-4), Ohio State 14 (2-6-6).

Referees: Sean Fernandez and Brian Aaron. Linesmen: Jake Davis and Justin Cornell. A: 5,762 (18,809).

Big Ten standings: 1. Wisconsin 10-2-0, 30 points (19-4-0 overall); 2. Michigan State 8-1-2, 28 points (14-4-3 overall); 3. Minnesota 5-4-3, 17 points (11-6-4 overall); 4. Notre Dame 4-7-2, 15 points (10-11-2 overall); 5. Michigan 3-5-2, 12 points (9-7-3 overall); 6. Penn State 2-6-3, 11 points (10-8-3 overall); 7. Ohio State 1-8-2, 7 points (9-8-4 overall).

Friday’s results: Ohio State 3, Notre Dame 2; Michigan State 5, Penn State 0; Michigan 12, Stonehill 4 (non-conference); Minnesota 4, Robert Morris 2 (non-conference); Wisconsin 5, Lindenwood 0 (non-conference).

Saturday’s games: Notre Dame at Ohio State, 7 p.m.; Michigan State at Penn State, 4:30 p.m.; Robert Morris at Minnesota, 6 p.m. (non-conference); Stonehill at Michigan, 7 p.m. (non-conference); Lindenwood at Wisconsin, 8 p.m. (non-conference).

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Marion lecture to focus on expanding youth learning programs

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July 10, 2026

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Marion lecture to focus on expanding youth learning programs

Jane Imbody
| Marion Star

Ohio State Marion will highlight efforts to expand youth programming during the next Buckeye Talks on Tap event.

Ohio State Marion Director of Youth and Community Learning Tiffiny Rye-McCurdy will present “Growing Futures: Youth and Community Learning at Ohio State Marion” at 5:30 p.m. July 14, according to a community announcement. The free event is open to the public, with doors opening at 5 p.m. at Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen inside Passenger & Rail Co., 320 W. Center St.

The discussion will focus on how a coordinated, multi-stage approach — from early curiosity through career exploration — can strengthen education and workforce pathways for students in the Marion region. The presentation will raise the question of how communities can intentionally connect experiences to support long-term student success, according to the announcement.

Event invites community input on youth program growth

The program will begin with a 20-to-30 minute overview of youth initiatives offered at Ohio State Marion, followed by an interactive discussion where attendees can share perspectives and suggest ways to expand programming.

Organizers say the topic is particularly relevant locally because it examines talent development, access and retention within the Marion area, according to the announcement.

Buckeye Talks on Tap events are designed to bring campus experts and community members together in informal settings such as restaurants and cafes. The series is inspired by the international Science Café movement and aims to create space for open dialogue on issues affecting the region.

Attendees can also participate in a question-and-answer session and will be entered into a door prize drawing provided by Marcie DeWitt of Anchor and Away Travel. Guests may purchase food and drinks during the event.

Programs span STEM, leadership and career exploration

Ohio State Marion offers a range of youth-focused initiatives, including Culture and Leadership Summer Camps, Engineering Summer Programs and STEM Summer Camps. Additional opportunities include workshops at the YMCA Recreation and Resource Center and the Pride and Life Skills Mentoring program.

Other programs highlighted include the Harding High School VEX V5 Robotics Competition, the Ohio State Marion/MTC Middle and High School Mathematics Challenge, The STEM Coding Project and Future Engineers: Hands-on STEM Experiences.

Career-focused programming includes 6th Grade STEAM Career Day, Career Pathways Preview: 8th Grade Edition and 11th Grade NextStep Visit Days, along with Empowering Youth Visions.

More information about these programs is available at osumarion.osu.edu.

This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.

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Ohio reports nearly 200 cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ illness

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July 10, 2026

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Ohio reports nearly 200 cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ illness

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio health leaders are urging people to take extra precautions when handling produce as cases of a parasitic illness causing “explosive diarrhea” are rising in the state.

There are nearly 200 cases of cyclosporiasis in Ohio, with more than 20 in Franklin County. The state sits only behind Michigan, where cases have topped a thousand.

Franklin County Medical Director Miller Sullivan said cases typically rise each summer because the parasite thrives in heat.

“If the water becomes contaminated with this organism, that’s how it gets into the food supply,” Sullivan said.

Officials have not identified the exact source of this outbreak, which is hitting states nationwide, but said the parasite is most commonly found in produce. They said simple steps when handling food can help prevent getting sick.

To help prevent the illness, Ohio Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff said to thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables under running water and wash your hands with soap before and after preparing food.

“Prepare your food properly,” Vanderhoff said. “If you do that, you’re going to dramatically reduce the likelihood that you might acquire this infection.”

Health officials don’t think it’s necessary to avoid fresh produce.

“Go ahead and buy them,” Sullivan said. “Especially if you buy them from a store or a local farmer’s market. It should be fine, but wash them well.”

The disease is typically not life-threatening but can cause watery and sometimes explosive diarrhea. If left untreated, symptoms could return multiple times.

“You may begin to feel better, but then start getting sick again,” Vanderhoff said. “That’s really characteristic of this particular infection.”

Experts said to see a doctor as soon as you think you may be experiencing symptoms. It can be treated with antibiotics, which helps shorten the length of the illness, but added that prevention is the best way to stay healthy.

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Feeling itchy? Ohio leads nation with 6 cities on Orkin’s 2026 bed bug list

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July 9, 2026

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Feeling itchy? Ohio leads nation with 6 cities on Orkin’s 2026 bed bug list

Columbus ranked eighth on Orkin’s 2026 list of U.S. cities with the most bed bug treatments.
Ohio had more cities in the top 50 than any other state, with six making the list.
Recent bed bug sightings were reported in downtown Columbus government offices.

Columbus remains one of the nation’s top cities for bed bug treatments, according to Orkin’s latest annual rankings, while Ohio continues to dominate the list more than any other state.

Orkin ranked Columbus eighth on its 2026 list of U.S. cities with the most bed bug treatments, the same position the city held last year. Cleveland ranked even higher at No. 4. Cincinnati came in at No. 15.

Overall, six Ohio cities made the Top 50, more than any other state: Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Youngstown, Dayton and Toledo. The rankings are based on residential and commercial bed bug treatments Orkin performed between May 2025 and May 2026.

Chicago claimed the top spot for the sixth consecutive year, followed by Los Angeles, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis.

Ohio continues to rank high for bed bugs

Ohio’s strong showing on the list comes as the state has repeatedly appeared near the top of national pest rankings.

A recent USA TODAY report, citing an analysis by Casino.ca, estimated Ohio has the second-highest bed bug risk for travelers in the country, behind only Michigan.

The Orkin rankings do not measure the total number of bed bugs in a city. Instead, they reflect where the company performed the greatest number of residential and commercial treatments over the past year.

Columbus has dealt with bed bug sightings before

The rankings also follow several high-profile bed bug incidents in downtown Columbus government offices.

Last fall, The Dispatch reported a bed bug was discovered inside the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s downtown office, prompting treatment of the affected area.

The Dispatch also reported that employees at the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation had reported bed bug sightings, leading to inspections and pest-control efforts.

Those incidents highlighted the challenges large office buildings face when dealing with pests that can hitch rides on clothing, backpacks and luggage rather than originating inside the buildings themselves.

It’s not just bed bugs

Bed bugs aren’t the only pests putting Columbus on Orkin’s radar.

In October 2025, Orkin ranked Columbus No. 21 on its annual “Rattiest Cities” list, a slight improvement from previous years but still among the nation’s leading metro areas for rodent treatments.

Taken together, the rankings suggest central Ohio remains a busy market for pest-control companies as the city holds steady on this year’s bed bug list.