ThisWeekNews Dublin

10 hours ago | dispatch.com | Belinda M. Paschal

Lech Wałęsa, leader of the Solidarity labor movement in Poland and a global symbol of democracy, will share his story of bringing freedom to millions during a visit to Columbus. Solidarity played a pivotal role in the 1980s in dismantling communism not just in Poland, but throughout eastern and central Europe. An electrician by trade, Wałęsa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983, and in 1990, he became Poland’s first democratically elected president since 1926.

17 hours ago | dispatch.com | Max Filby

PJM, the electric grid operator for Ohio, predicts sufficient power supply for the summer. While enough power is expected this summer, Ohio could face energy shortfalls by 2027 if the PJM grid isn't upgraded. Increased demand from data centers is contributing to the potential strain on Ohio's power grid. Although unlikely, some "extreme scenarios" and weather this summer could result in insufficient energy to power parts of central Ohio, an electric grid operator is warning.

1 day ago | dispatch.com | Shahid Meighan

The Dublin Police Department has released body camera footage of Ohio State University women's basketball coach Kevin McGuff's arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Just before 8 p.m. on May 6, a Dublin police officer arrived on Tara Hill Drive on a report of someone — later identified as McGuff — driving erratically and hitting several curbs while driving. When the officer arrives, he notices a black Toyota Sequoia partially in the driveway and partially in the grass.

1 day ago | dispatch.com | Jess Root

The A's (21-20) visit the LA Dodgers (27-14) to open a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is at 10:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the A's vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting, Dodgers won series 2-1 in 2024The A's just wrapped up a 2-4 homestand, losing 4 of their last 5 games before an off day on Monday.

2 days ago | dispatch.com | Shahid Meighan

The head coach for the Ohio State University women's basketball team was arrested for allegedly drunk driving, the Dublin Police Department said on May 12. Dublin police said they arrested Kevin McGuff for operating a vehicle while intoxicated on May 6 on Tara Hill Drive. Police could not immediately provide a report, a spokesperson said. It is unclear what charges McGuff will face. His name has not appeared in Franklin County Municipal Court filings.