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Neighbor intervenes, man taken into custody – Peak of Ohio
A man was arrested Thursday after a domestic dispute at a home in Belle Center.
According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called around 2 p.m. after the victim ran to a neighbor’s house for safety after an argument with 35-year-old Cole Wilt.
The victim is pregnant and told deputies the pair had argued over a doctor’s appointment.
During the dispute, Wilt reportedly took her phone and car keys.
She tried to walk to the neighbor’s house, but Wilt caught up with her, grabbed her, and tried to make her go back into the house.
A neighbor stepped in and helped the victim get to safety.
The victim reported feeling hurt and uncomfortable, but had no visible injuries.
She also told deputies that Wilt has a history of drinking and has access to firearms.
Deputies contacted Wilt at the home.
He denied hurting the victim, saying he only tried to talk her back inside and that she could have left at any time.
Wilt was taken to the Logan County Jail and charged with domestic violence and unlawful restraint.
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Miami Ohio vs Western Michigan live updates: Start time, TV for MAC championship
College football Power Four title picks and top Group of Five contender
Before the Snap looks at who’s poised to win the Power Four leagues and which Group of Five program could emerge as the top contender.
It’s hard to beat the same college football team twice in a single season.
That’s what Miami (Ohio) will have to contend with when it faces off against Western Michigan on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Ford Field in Detroit in the MAC championship game.
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The RedHawks (7-5, 6-2 MAC) earned a 26-17 win over the Broncos (8-4, 7-1) on Oct. 25. Interestingly, both teams started the season 0-3, but recovered during conference play to get themselves into the conference championship game.
With one conference loss, Western Michigan won the regular-season MAC title. However, the road for Miami was a little more complicated, as it finished tied with Toledo and Ohio with two losses apiece. The RedHawks earned the spot in the championship game, despite regular-season losses to both.
Miami’s 49-25 win over Ball State served as the three-way tiebreaker, as the RedHawks had a better win percentage than Ohio and Toledo vs. all common opponents.
USA TODAY is bringing you live updates, scores and highlights from the game. Follow along:
Miami vs Western Michigan score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
| Miami (Ohio) | ― | ― | ― | ― | ― |
| W Michigan | ― | ― | ― | ― | ― |
Miami vs Western Michigan live updates
This section will be updated.
Western Michigan has won four MAC titles in program history (1966, 1976, 1988 and 2016). Miami has won 17 while a member of the MAC, and has 25 conference championships in school history.
Here’s a look at Miami (Ohio) players walking into Detroit Field:
What time does Miami vs Western Michigan start?
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
- Time: Noon ET
- Where: Ford Field (Detroit)
Miami vs Western Michigan will kick off at noon ET on Saturday, Dec. 6 from Ford Field in Detroit.
What TV channel is Miami vs Western Michigan on today?
The MAC championship game between Miami and Western Michigan will be broadcast on ESPN. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which carries ESPN and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Miami vs Western Michigan predictions
- Ehsan Kassim, USA TODAY Sports: Western Michigan 20, Miami 17
Western Michigan avenges its lone regular-season conference loss with a win over Miami to win its first MAC title since 2016. The Broncos’ defense will smother the RedHawks in a defensive battle, scoring a touchdown on a fumble return in the first half.
- Austin Curtright, USA TODAY Sports: Western Michigan 23, Miami 20
Western Michigan’s lone conference loss this season came against Miami. However, it’s hard to beat a team twice in the same season and the Broncos have won four consecutive games since falling to the RedHawks in late October. It should be a close game, but Western Michigan gets revenge for its first MAC title since 2016.
- John Leuzzi, USA TODAY Sports: Miami 24, Western Michigan 21
Defense wins championships, and that is what this game is going to come down to. Both defenses rank in the top four of the MAC in sacks, with Miami leading Western Michigan 38-14 in the category. Whichever defense can get a few stops (or takeaways) in the fourth quarter will win this one.
Miami football schedule 2025
Here’s a look at Miami’s schedule in 2025, including past scores.
- Thursday, Aug. 28: Wisconsin 17, Miami 0
- Saturday, Sept. 6: Rutgers 45, Miami 17
- Saturday, Sept. 13: BYE
- Saturday, Sept. 20: UNLV 41, Miami 38
- Saturday, Sept. 27: Miami 38, Lindenwood 0
- Saturday, Oct. 4: Miami 25, Northern Illinois 14 *
- Saturday, Oct. 11: Miami 20, Akron 7 *
- Saturday, Oct. 18: Miami 44, Eastern Michigan 30 *
- Saturday, Oct. 25: Miami 26, Western Michigan 17 *
- Saturday, Nov. 1: BYE
- Tuesday, Nov. 4: Ohio 24, Miami 20 *
- Wednesday, Nov. 12: Toledo 24, Miami 3 *
- Wednesday, Nov. 19: Miami 37, Buffalo 20 *
- Saturday, Nov. 29: Miami 45, Ball State 24 *
- Saturday, Dec. 6: Miami vs Western Michigan | ESPN, Noon ET **
* – denotes MAC game
** – denotes MAC championship game
Western Michigan football schedule 2025
Here’s a look at Western Michigan’s schedule in 2025, including past scores.
- Friday, Aug. 29: Michigan State 23, Western Michigan 6
- Saturday, Sept. 6: North Texas 33, Western Michigan 30 (OT)
- Saturday, Sept. 13: Illinois 38, Western Michigan 0
- Saturday, Sept. 20: Western Michigan 14, Toledo 13 *
- Saturday, Sept. 27: Western Michigan 47, Rhode Island 14
- Saturday, Oct. 4: Western Michigan 21, Massachusetts 3 *
- Saturday, Oct. 11: Western Michigan 42, Ball State 0 *
- Saturday, Oct. 18: BYE
- Saturday, Oct. 25: Miami 26, Western Michigan 17 *
- Saturday, Nov. 1: Western Michigan 24, Central Michigan 21 *
- Saturday, Nov. 8: BYE
- Tuesday, Nov. 11: Western Michigan 17, Ohio 13 *
- Tuesday, Nov. 18: Western Michigan 35, Northern Illinois 19 *
- Tuesday, Nov. 25: Western Michigan 31, Eastern Michigan 21 *
- Saturday, Dec. 6: Miami vs Western Michigan | ESPN, Noon ET **
* – denotes MAC game
** – denotes MAC championship game
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Video shows rare glimpse of
A rare glimpse at an “elusive” bobcat was captured on camera at a park in Ohio.
The Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks shared a video on Instagram showing a bobcat that was caught on camera at Prairie Oaks Metro Park on Nov. 21. The bobcat appears briefly before it slinks away.
“These elusive wild cats are typically nocturnal or crepuscular, meaning most active at dawn or dusk, so catching a glimpse is a rare treat,” Metro Parks wrote.
According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, bobcats are native to the state, and there are established populations in the eastern and southern regions. While the population continues to expand, it wasn’t always growing.
How rare is it to see a bobcat in Ohio?
Bobcats were common in Ohio before settlers moved in, but by 1850, they were extirpated, meaning they went extinct in the state. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says bobcats began to repopulate in the mid-1900s, and sightings became more frequent in the early 2000s.
Since then, the department says confirmed bobcat sightings have been steadily increasing, with more than 4,100 spotted from 1970 to 2021. However, experts say it’s still very unlikely to actually see a bobcat in Ohio. Most confirmed sightings are from trail cameras or bobcats found dead on the side of the road.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says bobcats are adaptable to a wide range of ecosystems if adequate prey and cover are available.
“Encounters like this highlight the incredible biodiversity thriving in your Metro Parks!” the Instagram post said.
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FOX’s Broadcast of Ohio State-Michigan the Most-Watched Game of CFB Regular Season
The Ohio State-Michigan football game is the most anticipated rivalry in college sports, and it showed with the viewership on FOX during this year’s matchup.
The Buckeyes’ 27-9 win over the Wolverines was the most-watched game of the 2025 college football regular season, FOX Sports announced Thursday. Ohio State’s win drew an average of 18.4 million viewers, which also made the 2025 edition of “The Game” the second-most-watched college football game ever on FOX.
Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt delivered the call, with Jenny Taft and Tom Rinaldi reporting from the sideline.
This was the eighth straight edition of “The Game” that FOX has broadcast. In terms of viewership numbers, the 2025 iteration was second to just the 2023 meeting, when both the Buckeyes and Wolverines entered the game undefeated. That year, Michigan went on to win the College Football Playoff National Championship.
This time around, No. 1 Ohio State snapped its four-game losing streak to Michigan. The game was nip-and-tuck throughout the first half as both defenses came to play. Ultimately, the Buckeyes’ offense figured things out. Their momentum started when Julian Sayin connected with Jeremiah Smith on a fourth down for a 35-yard touchdown. Sayin finished the day with 233 yards and three touchdowns. The Buckeyes’ defense held Michigan freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood to just 63 passing yards, while the Wolverines’ offense was unable to find the end zone.
Ohio State will now face No. 2 Indiana in the Big Ten Championship game on Saturday (8 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app).
Like the game, FOX Sports’ Big Noon Kickoff delivered, bringing in 4.36 million viewers on FOX — the second most-watched BNK ever. The show started at 9 a.m. ET and featured monologues from Michigan supporter Dave Portnoy, a segment at the desk with FOX Sports’ Tom Brady (a Michigan alum and Baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter and a Rinaldi feature on Ohio State coach Ryan Day and Ohio State.
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