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Mike Wagner

The Columbus Dispatch

Columbus, OH, United States

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Past articles by Mike:

United we ride: Pelotonia brings cancer survivors, loved ones together to find a cure

About 7,000 bike riders took part Saturday in the annual Pelotonia cancer research fundraiser that is expected to raise over $20 million this year. → Read More

Jury finds BGSU students guilty of hazing Stone Foltz, not guilty of homicide, manslaughter

Jury finds former BSGU frat brothers Jacob Krinn, Troy Henricksen guilty of hazing Stone Foltz, not guilty of homicide or manslaughter. → Read More

Prosecutors in Stone Foltz hazing death trial: 'Accidents just don't happen'

Opening statements were delivered Tuesday in a Bowling Green trial where two men from central Ohio are accused of causing hazing death of Stone Foltz. → Read More

Two dead, including toddler, after six-vehicle crash on I-70 near West Jefferson

A six-vehicle crash Friday night on Interstate 70 East near West Jefferson killed two people, including a 3-year-old, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. → Read More

Buckeye Lake comes back to life after some tough times

The Village of Buckeye Lake has had to survive a dam project and pandemic but this weekend the community celebrates with its annual Winterfest event. → Read More

Whether it's Santa, Grinch, Griswold or Bailey, it's all a wonderful life

Those who live with famous holiday-related names say they love the connection it creates with people they have never met. → Read More

'You should just get the shot. It's going to be OK,' Ohio kids are getting the COVID-19 vaccine

About 1,500 children were expected to received the COVID vaccination on Saturday at a clinic held by Central Ohio Primary Care. → Read More

Sylvania is front line of Ohio State-Michigan rivalry: 'The division is real'

Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough says his city has divided loyalties between Ohio State and Michigan. The rivalry is friendly but heats up week of game. → Read More

Giving thanks: How deserving Columbus residents have gotten help from Dispatch readers

The Dispatch revisits the stories of four people who were profiled in recent years and then helped by readers inspired by their story. → Read More

Mary Circelli, beloved Dispatch photographer of more than 35 years, dies at age 77

Mary Circelli, a photographer at the Columbus Dispatch for more than 35 years, died in Italy on Friday while visiting her granddaughter in Italy. → Read More

Board game lovers gather for their Super Bowl, a 24-hour marathon fundraiser

The Beers and Board Games of Columbus club held it's seventh annual fundraiser on Saturday. It raises money for Nationwide Children's Hospital. → Read More

Broken Pledge: Hazing victims share stories with Wiant, Foltz families

In the final episode of the Broken Pledge podcast, Shari Foltz and Kathleen Wiant talk with The Dispatch about their aspirations for a hazing-free future. → Read More

Festival-goers say Christopher Columbus part of their heritage

Italian-Americans at the Columbus Italian Festival say legacy of Christopher Columbus should be protected, not dismantled. → Read More

'It's like I'm still in prison': Canton man granted hearing he hopes will clear his name

It has been nearly two years since Eric Brunner of Canton got the DNA test result showing he did not match the sample from a 1996 rape case for which he was convicted. → Read More

Muay thai teacher uses fighting spirit to help her students feel strong

Hope Vitellas, owner of the Short North Muay Thai gym, gained respect of a male dominated world as a fighter and now a teacher of the martial art. → Read More

Canal Winchester man, arrested in New York City with AK-47, is now recovering after he was shot six times

Saadiq Teague, 19, of Canal Winchester, was shot Monday following an altercation. Teague is also facing gun-related criminal charges in New York City. → Read More

Singer-songwriter Will Freed gives free curbside concerts to help central Ohio fight COVID-19 blues

Will Freed, a local blues, rock and country singer from Grove City, has been playing free public concerts during the pandemic to give people hope. → Read More

Dispatch@150: Paper shines a light on injustices, need for reform in Columbus area

As the Dispatch celebrates its 150th anniversary the newspaper reflects on its long history or investigative and enterprise projects reporting. → Read More

The dividing line of Parsons Avenue fading away on South Side of Columbus

The city's South Side celebrated it's unity and diversity Saturday on Parsons Avenue at the Avenue for All festival. → Read More

Police investigating after body found in Scioto River on Northwest Side

Columbus firefighters responded to a call of a body floating in the Scioto River just before 9 a.m. Saturday. → Read More