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Miami Herald
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Katie Gaudreau reveals the sweet ways she honored brothers at emotional wedding
Katie Gaudreau made sure to honor her two late brothers at her wedding. The 26-year-old sister of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and AHL player Matthew Gaudreau married her high school sweetheart Devin Joyce in Philadelphia on Friday, July 11, the couple announced in an Instagram post. The wedding comes nearly one year after the Gaudreau brothers died in a bicycling accident on Aug. 29, the day before Katie Gaudreau's original wedding date — which was canceled and rescheduled, ESPN reported at the time. Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau were set to be groomsmen in the wedding. In an interview with People, published July 12, Katie Gaudreau and Joyce opened up about the special, yet emotional day that was filled with grief and love. '[We knew] this wedding would be completely different from what we planned last year — we're missing two of the most important people who should be here with us,' Joyce told the outlet. 'The idea of looking out into the church and later at our wedding photos and seeing two empty spaces didn't sit right,' Katie Gaudreau said. While they weren't there physically, the newlyweds went the distance to ensure they were there in spirit. 'The truth is, John and Matty left us with so much love that there was no doubt how to fill those spaces,' Katie Gaudreau told People. 'Some visible to everyone and some only Devin and I would understand.' For example, the bride's bouquet featured 21 roses and 13 spray rose blooms in honor of the two hockey players' numbers — Johnny Gaudreau wore 13, while Matthew Gaudreau wore 21. Not only that, but Katie Gaudreau's veil featured custom messages in her brothers' handwriting. 'It's their words, their hands, a piece of them woven into mine to walk me down the aisle and keep me safe, one on each side,' Katie told People of the veil. According to the outlet, Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were replaced by their two best friends as groomsmen. The brothers' numbers were also featured on the socks of Joyce, his groomsmen and the newlyweds' fathers — who wore custom suits with photos of the two brothers in the jacket lining. Meredith Gaudreau, the wife of Johnny Gaudreau, and Madeline, the wife of Matthew Gaudreau, were both a part of the bridal party. For her part, Meredith Gaudreau walked her newborn son, Carter, and Madeline Gaudreau's newborn son, Tripp, down the aisle. Both babies were born after the Aug. 29 tragedy, The Columbus Dispatch reported. Plus, Meredith and Johnny Gaudreau's 2-year-old daughter, Noa, was one of the flower girls, per The Columbus Dispatch. 'These details may be small, but they carry so much meaning,' Katie Gaudreau told People. 'Each one reminds us that John and Matty are not just remembered — they are present in the most heartfelt, joyful and beautiful ways,' she added. Katie Gaudreau even made sure she got to share the dance floor with her two brothers. As the band was playing 'Mr. Brightside' by The Killers, a video of the Gaudreau brothers dancing and laughing played on a big screen behind them. In her interview with People, Katie Gaudreau reflected on what her two brothers would say to her today. 'They would tell me that they are here with me — maybe not in the way I wish they could be, but they're celebrating alongside all of us. I know it to be true,' she said. 'Most of all, they'd want me to know that their love didn't end, that it lives on in every celebration, milestone and moment of happiness in my life,' she added.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ohio State football adds to 2026 class with commitment of defensive end Khary Wilder
Ohio State has received a verbal commitment from Khary Wilder, a four-star defensive end from Southern California. Wilder revealed his pledge on June 10, a little more than a week after taking his official visit to the school. Advertisement 'Go Buckeyes,' he wrote in a post on X. 'All Glory 2 God!!' A rose decal fills the scarlet stripe on the Ohio State Buckeyes helmets prior to the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2025. The addition would help the Buckeyes bolster the trenches, providing them with their first defensive lineman in the class of 2026. Wilder, who attends Junipero Serra High School in Gardena, California, is the No. 242 overall prospect and No. 23 edge rusher in the class of 2026, according to composite rankings from 247Sports. While listed as 6 feet 4 and 260 pounds by recruiting services, he offers length as a pass rusher. He appeared to move up on the Buckeyes' recruiting board in rapid fashion this spring, receiving a scholarship offer last month. Georgia, Notre Dame and Washington also extended him offers in recent months. Advertisement Defensive line was the only position on defense that the Buckeyes did not have at least commitment in this cycle. Joey Kaufman covers Ohio State football for The Columbus Dispatch. Email him at jkaufman@ and follow along on Bluesky, Instagram and X for more. Get more Ohio State football news by listening to our podcasts This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Khary Wilder, four-star DE, commits to Ohio State football for 2026
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
What are Ohio State's player ratings in EA Sports College Football 26?
Ohio State boasts the highest-rated players in College Football 26, the newly released video game from EA Sports. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs, who are expected to anchor the Buckeyes' roster this year, are 98 and 96 overall, respectively. Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a pass during the College Football Playoff National Championship against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 22, 2025. Four others are at least 90 overall. They are tight end Max Klare (91), wide receiver Carnell Tate (91), linebacker Sonny Styles (90) and cornerback Davison Igbinosun (90). Advertisement Below is the full breakdown of the rankings of all Ohio State players. College Football 26: Top Ohio State ratings (Overall rating in parenthesis) Quarterback Julian Sayin (85) Tavien St. Clair (80) Lincoln Kienholz (80) Running back James Peoples (87) CJ Donaldson Jr. (86) Bo Jackson (80) Sam Williams-Dixon (76) Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (98) Carnell Tate (91) Brandon Inniss (80) Quincy Porter (78) Mylan Graham (78) Bryson Rodgers (76) De'Zie Jones (72) Bodpegn Miller (71) Tight end Max Klare (91) Jelani Thurman (82) Will Kacmarek (82) Bennett Christian (79) Nate Roberts (75) Max LeBlanc (71) John Ferlmann (56) Left tackle Ethan Onianwa (85) Ian Moore (75) Carter Lowe (74) Left guard Luke Montgomery (78) Jake Cook (69) Devontae Armstrong (69) Center Carson Hinzman (81) Joshua Padilla (74) Right guard Tegra Tshabola (80) Gabe VanSickle (71) Julian Goines-Jackson (67) Right tackle Austin Siereveld (78) Phillip Daniels (78) Devontae Armstrong (73) Defensive end Beau Atkinson (85) Kenyatta Jackson (84) C.J. Hicks (83) Caden Curry (81) Joshua Mickens (77) Logan George (77) Zion Grady (74) Dominic Kirks (74) Eric Mensah (74) Defensive tackle Eddrick Houston (85) Kayden McDonald (80) Tywone Malone Jr. (80) Jason Moore (77) Jarquez Carter (73) Trajen Odom (72) Linebacker Sonny Styles (90) Arvell Reese (85) Blake Carney (79) Payton Pierce (74) Garrett Stover (74) Riley Pettijohn (73) Tarvos Alford (73) Cornerback Davison Igbinosun (90) Jermaine Mathews Jr. (88) Lorenzo Styles Jr. (79) Aaron Scott Jr. (78) Travyon Fuller (77) Bryce West (76) Miles Lockhart (71) Safety Caleb Downs (96) Malik Hartford (79) Jaylen McClain (77) Keenan Nelson Jr. (76) Cody Haddad (71) De'Shawn Stewart (71) Leroy Roker III (66) Kicker Jayden Fielding (74) Jackson Courville (73) Casey Magyar (67) Punter Joe McGuire (76) Nick McLarty (71) Joey Kaufman covers Ohio State football for The Columbus Dispatch. Email him at jkaufman@ and follow along on Bluesky, Instagram and X for more. Get more Ohio State football news by listening to our podcasts This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: What are Ohio State's EA Sports College Football 26 player ratings?
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Is driving slow in left lane illegal in Ohio? Here's what the law says
We've all been there: late to work, foot on the gas, and up ahead, a left-lane lingerer coasting five under the speed limit like they're on a scenic tour of Interstate 270. Nothing brings drivers together quite like shared rage at some slowpoke who just won't leave the left lane. For Ohioans, not only are they infuriating, but they could also be breaking the law. Much to the chagrin of those Ohioan loiterers, the left lane on multi-lane roads like the I-270 outerbelt can — for the most part — only be used for passing, according to Ohio Revised Code § 4511.25 Exceptions apply if you're avoiding an obstruction, preparing to turn left, or if you need to be in the left lane to follow your planned route. Ohio also has a "slow speed" law, per Ohio Revised Code § 4511.22, which prohibits driving at "an unreasonably slow speed" that affects normal traffic flow, unless it is necessary for safety or compliance with the law. A first-time violation of either law is a minor misdemeanor. Repeat offenders are susceptible to steeper penalties, like fourth- or third-degree misdemeanors. No, you are not legally allowed to exceed the posted speed limit, even in the left lane passing a slower vehicle. Dozens of other states have similar laws that require slower drivers to stay out of the left lane. Though all 50 states have some form of "Keep Right" law, what they actually mandate differs from state to state. Michigan's law is somewhat similar to Ohio's, encouraging right-lane travel except when passing or avoiding an obstruction. The penalty for violating this law is slightly more lax, however, with an offender responsible only for a civil infraction. Some states take it a step further than Ohio. Indiana law, for example, says if a driver is being overtaken from behind by another vehicle, they must move out of the left lane. A person who violates this law commits a Class C infraction. Reporter Emma Wozniak can be reached at ewozniak@ or @emma_wozniak_ on X, formerly known as Twitter. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Is driving slow in the left lane illegal in Ohio? Learn the state law
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ohio budget changes driver's education requirements. Here's the new law
All Ohioans under 21 will need to pass a full driver's education course before they get a license. The two-year state budget signed by Gov. Mike DeWine modifies current law, which allows 18-, 19- and 20-year-olds to take a short class or avoid lessons altogether. DeWine spent months advocating for the change, saying new, adult drivers need just as much training as teenagers. "We know that young people who go through driver's training become safer drivers − safer for themselves and safer for everyone else on the road," DeWine said during a July 1 news conference. "And that's not just true for young people. It's true for adults." Right now, Ohioans under 18 must take a driver's education course with 24 hours of classroom or online instruction and eight hours of driving time. They also have to drive 50 hours with a parent or guardian − including 10 at night − and hold their temporary permit for at least six months. Adults, by contrast, can skip training altogether if they pass a road test. Those who don't must complete a four-hour course, plus abbreviated behind-the-wheel training with an instructor or licensed driver. DeWine said the consequences are clear: Last year, 58% of fatal crashes caused by a teen driver involved 18- and 19-year-olds, according to the Ohio Traffic Safety Office. More adults are getting driver's licenses for the first time, in part because teenagers wait to avoid the cost of a full course. Driving schools are also less accessible to people in rural areas. Lawmakers scrapped a budget proposal from DeWine to put driver's education back in schools. Instead, the state will require districts to excuse high school students who take a private driving course. Students can only miss eight hours of school and won't be able to leave during a core class. State government reporter Haley BeMiller can be reached at hbemiller@ or @haleybemiller on X. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio will require full driver's education course for people under 21
