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Ohio State’s Ross Bjork says review underway to improve atmosphere at all OSU venues
Ohio State’s Gene Smith, Ross Bjork discuss new coach Jake Diebler
Ohio State’s Gene Smith, Ross Bjork discuss new coach Jake Diebler in this March 18, 2024 press conference.
Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork joined Skip Mosic on 97.1 The Fan during halftime of the Buckeyes football 45-0 win over Purdue, and while on the air, Bjork admitted “a lot of improvement” can be made when it comes to the atmosphere at OSU’s sporting events.
“Our players deserve it,” he said. “The fans want to be entertained; the fans want to have fun, and that’s really what we’re after. You want to walk away from there and, forget the game, you want to say, ‘Boy, I had fun. Boy, that was entertaining.’ That’s what we want to create.”
Mosic specifically brought up at “The Schott,” also known as Value City Arena.
In response, Bjork praised new Ohio State men’s basketball coach Jake Diebler and his energy. Bjork also said the Buckeye women’s team plays an electric style of basketball and features a freshman in Jaloni Cambridge who will be really exciting to watch.
Bjork then went on to explain that the athletic department has a “comprehensive review” of all its venues underway, and secret shoppers are a part of that project.
“We have somebody that comes in that nobody knows they’re there,” Bjork said.
Those secret shoppers take notes on their experiences and share them with OSU.
For Bjork, the hope is that what is reported back helps Ohio State consistently recreate the atmosphere that the men’s basketball team saw during its NIT run last season.
“To me, that’s kind of the blueprint of how our fans can be engaged, how our students can be engaged,” he said. “We need that every game.”
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Musicians cancel appearances at the Great American State Fair after questions over Freedom 250 and claims the July Fourth event is nonpartisan.
As several states pull out of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., questions are coming up closer to home — Is Ohio still participating?
Massachusetts and North Carolina won’t participate in the fair, according to USA TODAY. Reports also indicate that Connecticut, Illinois, Maine and Oregon are also expected to skip the event, with some states citing a combination of financial and political concerns as reasons for opting out.
Here’s what we know about Ohio’s role in the event so far.
Is Ohio skipping the 2026 Great American State Fair?
Ohio has confirmed its participation with a booth titled “Ohio: The Heart of it All,” which showcases state parks and childhood development. The governor’s office began the planning process for the booth in February, shortly after the Great American State Fair was announced, said Lisa Peterson director of communications in the governor’s office.
The Great American State Fair, organized by Freedom 250, is a 16-day exposition that will be displayed on the National Mall from June 25 to July 10.
Additionally, Ohio will host a stop from the “Freedom Truck,” a traveling exhibit tied to Freedom 250. The exhibit will appear at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Organizers describe the Freedom Truck as a mobile museum that visits existing fairs and community events, not a version of the Great American State Fair itself.
When does the ‘Freedom Truck’ stop in Ohio?
The Freedom Truck is scheduled to be at the Ohio State Fair from July 27 through Aug. 10, 2026 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.
The exhibit includes interactive and historical exhibits about the founding of the United States, according to organizers.
The mobile museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends, with the final day closing at 6 p.m.
What is the Great American State Fair?
The Great American State Fair is a 16-day event planned for June 25 through July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Organized by Freedom 250, the fair is part of a broader effort to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with state exhibits, food, entertainment and cultural programming, according to USA TODAY.
President Donald Trump announced he will headline the Freedom 250‑organized Great American State Fair and hold an “America Is Back” rally, the publication reports.
America250 vs. Freedom 250: What’s the difference?
The Great American State Fair is part of Freedom 250, a Trump-backed initiative to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary.
That effort is different from America250, the official, congressionally-authorized program coordinating nationwide commemorations. Meanwhile, America 250‑Ohio, the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial, is the official state-level partner to the national America250 effort.
The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 23, 2026, results for each game:
Mega Millions
Mega Millions drawings take place every week on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
48-51-60-63-66, Mega Ball: 20
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 3
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
Midday: 8-8-0
Evening: 2-0-5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 4
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
Midday: 7-2-9-0
Evening: 1-6-9-3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 5
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
Midday: 2-9-2-5-7
Evening: 2-8-6-4-9
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Rolling Cash 5
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at approximately 7:05 p.m.
03-09-22-37-39
Check Rolling Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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