Buckeyes Look to Snap Michigan Streak

No. 1 Ohio State travels north to Ann Arbor on Saturday to face No. 15 Michigan, looking to end a four-year losing streak in “The Game.” The Buckeyes are favored by 10 points, and kickoff is set for noon on Fox.

ESPN’s College GameDay pregame show will be in town for what is expected to be Ohio State’s toughest test since its season opener against then-No. 1 Texas.

Ohio State hopes to have star wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate back after both missed last week’s game against Rutgers. Michigan’s starting running back, Justice Haynes, will miss the game because of a foot injury.

Last year, both schools were fined $100,000 for a postgame brawl, during which Ohio State University police, University of Michigan police, and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputies used pepper spray to separate players.

Hospital Suspends Operations

Insight Hospital & Medical Center Trumbull suspended operations on Wednesday, citing “hurdles and barriers” it says were imposed by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).

New patients won’t be admitted, and a spokesperson said the hospital will wait to resume operations until it receives full approval from the ODH.

On Nov. 17, the ODH proposed revoking the hospital’s state license, citing heating issues and inadequate patient care, giving hospital officials 30 days to request a hearing. 

State officials said a September inspection required the hospital to improve routine maintenance and adopt a water management program to reduce Legionella bacteria risks. The hospital’s emergency department later reopened in October.

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➤ State fire officials urge residents to use turkey fryers carefully, keep a fire extinguisher nearby, and store flammable materials away from heat sources. (See Tips)

➤ A Columbus veterinarian reminds pet owners to avoid giving pets holiday foods because turkey skin, bones, and other items can harm their digestive tract, and sweets may contain toxic ingredients. (More)

➤ Cherry pie is the most uniquely popular Thanksgiving pie in Ohio, according to an Instacart analysis of 2024 shopping data. (See Map)

➤ Historic Clifton Mill’s Christmas light display returns Friday with a new 20-foot tree decorated with 7,000 lights. (Details)

➤ Ohio high school football state semifinals are set for Friday night. Notable matchups include St. Edward vs. Olentangy Orange, St. Xavier vs. Middletown, and Avon vs. Walsh Jesuit. (See Brackets)

➤ Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to return to action tonight against the Baltimore Ravens after a September surgery for a toe injury. (More)

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Which pie is your go-to on Thanksgiving?

1. Pumpkin
   
2. Pecan
   
3. Apple
   
4. Cherry
   
5. Something else
   
6. I don’t eat pie
   

Yesterday’s Results:

Are you traveling for Thanksgiving?

1. Staying home: 28%
2. Within Ohio: 25%
3. Out of state: 24%
4. Internationally: 23%

Which historical event was a precursor to the football rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan?

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