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Wyandot Chief Shateyaronyah was known as a friend to the white settlers who lived in what is today Central Ohio. So strong was his word, according to legend, he gained the nickname Leatherlips.

The Ohio Tourism Division has introduced myOhio, a new interactive feature on DiscoverOhio.com, Ohio’s official tourism Web site. Capitalizing on the popularity of social media networking and consumer-generated content, tourism officials say myOhio allows travelers to share their Ohio travel photos and videos at consumer.DiscoverOhio.com/MyOhio. “MyOhio provides a fun, interactive forum for travelers to share their Ohio getaway experiences with friends, family and others who may be considering Ohio as a travel destination,” State Tourism

Ohio State Buckeyes fended off a late run by Notre Dame to win the first-ever expanded playoff national championship.