Ohio
Frost advisory, freeze warning issued for several Ohio counties
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a freeze warning or frost advisory for multiple Ohio counties for Thursday morning from midnight until 9 a.m.
Franklin, Fairfield, Madison and Pickaway counties in central Ohio are under a frost advisory Thursday morning, with temperatures expected to drop to as low as 33 degrees, which will result in the formation of frost.
A more serious freeze warning has been issued by the NWS for Delaware, Licking and Union counties in central Ohio, as well as Auglaize, Champaign, Hardin, Logan and Shelby counties. The warning means the NWS expects sub-freezing temperatures Thursday morning as low as 31 degrees.
The NWS advises residents of counties under either a freeze warning or frost advisory to take steps to protect their plants from the cold, including bringing potted plants inside and covering those outside. The buildup of frost could kill sensitive outdoor plants and vegetation if left uncovered.
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An Ohio city appropriately named Dublin had the luck of the Irish on its side this St. Patrick’s Day, unofficially breaking a Guinness World Record by organizing 1,050 people into the shape of a shamrock.
The human shamrock, which took on its verdant hue thanks to the green ponchos worn by participants, was formed immediately following the St. Patrick’s Day parade in the city, located 15 miles northwest of downtown Columbus, and nicknamed “The Other Dublin.”
The record-breaking attempt was hosted by the creative agency Cornett and the tourism group in the city, as per Marketing Communication News.
The impressive feat topped the previous record of 815 participants, set by Dublin, Ireland — though the new mark won’t be official until Guinness certifies it.
The First Round of the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament continues Saturday with a slate featuring No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 14 Howard on the 16-game schedule.
Here is the latest on Saturday’s March Madness matchup, including expert picks from reporters across the USA TODAY Sports Network.
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No. 3 Ohio State vs No. 14 Howard prediction
- Heather Burns: Ohio State
- Mitchell Northam: Ohio State
- Nancy Armour: Ohio State
- Cydney Henderson: Ohio State
- Meghan Hall: Ohio State
No. 3 Ohio State vs No. 14 Howard odds
- Opening Moneyline: N/A
- Opening Spread: Ohio State (-38.5)
- Opening Total: 142.5
How to Watch Ohio State vs Howard on Saturday
No. 3 Ohio State takes on No. 14 Howard at Schottenstein Center in Columbus on at 11:30 a.m. (ET). The game is airing on ESPN2.
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2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament full schedule
- March 18-19: First Four
- March 20-21: First Round
- March 22-23: Second Round
- March 27-28: Sweet 16
- March 29-30: Elite 8
- April 3: Final Four
- April 5: National Championship
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