@MaxFilby

Investigative reporter at @DispatchAlerts, data enthusiast, bourbon sipper, @bgsu alum. Latest investigation "Invisible Killer" is out now: https://xitter.cf/t.co/cQ0FNYzZgm.

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The Dispatch's investigation into how Ohio police handle missing persons cases is now FREE to read for everyone. Please check it out and share it with others. dispatch.com/story/news/2024…

VANISHED: A Dispatch investigation into how police handle missing persons cases

Tens of thousands of Ohioans go missing every year as part of what the Department of Justice once called the nation's silent mass disaster.

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Rick Rouan@RickRouanOct 2
Including @MaxFilby of @DispatchAlerts!
Charles Ornstein@charlesornsteinOct 2
Happy day!! 🎉🎉 ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network Names Three New Partners for Its 50 State Initiative propublica.org/atpropublica/…

ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network Names Three New Partners for Its 50 State Initiative

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Happy day!! 🎉🎉 ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network Names Three New Partners for Its 50 State Initiative propublica.org/atpropublica/…

ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network Names Three New Partners for Its 50 State Initiative

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Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton attacked by armed man in Youngstown, multiple injuries reported. dispatch.com/story/news/poli…

Armed man arrested after lunging at Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton

An armed individual lunged toward Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton injuring multiple people at the Canfield Fair.

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Ohio Innocence Project seeks release for Columbus man who may have been wrongly convicted in 2003 murder case. dispatch.com/story/news/loca…

New trial or release sought in Columbus man's 2003 murder conviction

The Ohio Innocence Project is seeking a new trial or an overturn of 2003 murder conviction of a Columbus man in Franklin County Common Pleas Court.

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Jessie Balmert@jbalmertAug 5
Who are the state of Ohio's highest paid workers? See the list dispatch.com/story/news/loca… via @MaxFilby

Who are the state of Ohio's highest paid workers? See the list

A state trooper and medical professionals were the state's highest-paid employees in 2025.

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If you haven't already, check out The Dispatch's payroll project which details salaries of public employees in school districts, local governments and universities. We're adding more daily throughout the summer. dispatch.com/story/news/loca…

How much do central Ohio's public workers get paid? Look up your local leaders

The Dispatch is launching a database of public employee salaries. Search for your local officials to find out how much they make.

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Nearly 15 years later, Zanesville wild animal escape has become a tragic piece of Ohio folklore. dispatch.com/story/news/loca…

Zanesville exotic animal escape from 2011 becomes tragic folklore

It's been 15 years since a man released dozens of dangerous wild animals near Zanesville, Ohio. Here's why one sheriff fears it could happen again.

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Benjamin Lanka@BenLankaApr 21
The report on former @OhioState president Ted Carter is out - read our live coverage here from @sheridan120 @emma_wozniak_ and @MaxFilby dispatch.com/story/news/educ…

Ohio State releases investigation into former president Ted Carter

Ohio State released a 50-page investigation into former president Ted Carter and the "inappropriate" relationship that sparked his departure.

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In 2006, security cameras caught Brian Shaffer walking into the Ugly Tuna Saloona near Ohio State and never showed him leaving. Twenty years later, his disappearance remains unsolved and his case has taken on an urban legend status among true crime fans. dispatch.com/story/news/crim…

What happened to Brian Shaffer? It's been 20 years since the Ohio State med student disappeared

On April 1, 2006, Brian Shaffer was seen walking into the Ugly Tuna Saloona near Ohio State University. No one saw him leave - and he hasn't been seen since.

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Announcing the finalists for #NIHCM’s 2nd Annual Local Media Award. Many thanks to our independent panel of judges and congratulations to our finalists! Read more about their outstanding work here: bit.ly/NIHCM2026LMAFinalists #NIHCMAwardsJournalism @toledonews @investigatewest @PhillyInquirer @DispatchAlerts @inewsource @BostonGlobe @chicagotribune @SpotlightPA @dallasnews @MSTODAYnews @sfchronicle
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The Dispatch's "Invisible Killer" investigation into radon failures is a finalist for the NIHCM Foundation's local media award. We're in good company here with other finalists including Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, Boston Globe and more. nihcm.org/awards/local-media…

Local Media Award Finalists

Recognizing excellence in local media reporting

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Legislation in response to @DispatchAlerts' VANISHED investigation on missing persons failures passed by a vote of 95-0 in the Ohio House of Representatives on Tuesday. dispatch.com/story/news/loca…

Ohio House passes missing persons law spurred by Dispatch investigation

A bill that will require law enforcement to file missing persons reports in NamUs passed in the Ohio House on March 23. It moves to the Ohio Senate.

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Radon testing could be required in schools under proposed Ohio House bill dispatch.com/story/news/loca… via @MaxFilby

Radon testing could be required in schools under proposed Ohio House bill

A forthcoming bill in the Ohio House could lead to more radon testing in schools and offer homeowners a tax credit.

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White SUVs pulled up to the gate of Les Wexner’s New Albany, Ohio estate around 9:10 a.m. Wednesday. Members of Congress are deposing Wexner about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein this morning.
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What do we know about Les Wexner and Epstein as deposition approaches? dispatch.com/story/news/loca… via @MaxFilby

What do we know about Les Wexner and Epstein as deposition approaches?

As Congress prepares to depose Les Wexner, here's everything you need to know about the billionaire's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Rick Rouan@RickRouanFeb 12
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Congress summoned billionaire retail mogul Les Wexner to Washington, D.C., to testify about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. But Congress instead is coming to Wexner. dispatch.com/story/news/loca…

Despite ordering Wexner to DC, Congress to depose him about Epstein in Ohio

A subpoena ordered Les Wexner to testify before a congressional committee in Washington on Feb. 18. He'll instead be deposed at home in New Albany.

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Ohioans allege unregulated submetering industry to blame for price gouging dispatch.com/story/news/loca… via @MaxFilby

Ohioans allege unregulated submetering industry to blame for price gouging

Hundreds of complaints were filed with the PUCO in 2025 about inflated bills and utility shut-offs by submetering companies in Ohio.

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In an unsent letter to Ohio retail mogul Les Wexner, accused child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein wrote that the two shared "gang stuff" together for 15 years and alluded to secrets he withheld from Wexner's wife Abigail when she began asking questions. dispatch.com/story/news/loca…

Epstein files include draft letter to Wexner alluding to secrets between the two

In a draft letter, Epstein wrote to Les Wexner that Abigail had asked questions and made what he described as "unfair, aggressive and false accusations."

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Laura Bischoff@lbischoffFeb 2
Governor's race is shaping up to be the most expensive in Ohio history dispatch.com/story/news/poli… via @DispatchAlerts

Governor's race is shaping up to be the most expensive in Ohio history

In the race for Ohio governor, Vivek Ramaswamy raised nearly $20M in 2025 while Amy Acton reports $5M through January.

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Danae King@DanaeKingJan 15
Have you met Ted Williams? The "man with the golden voice" went viral while experiencing homelessness in 2011. If you've had the chance to meet him, we want to hear your story! Fill out the form below and you could be featured in The Columbus Dispatch: dispatch.com/story/news/home…

Have you met Ted Williams? Tell us about your encounter with the man with the golden voice

Ted Williams became famous when a video of his "golden voice" went viral in 2011. Have you met him in Columbus? We'd love to hear your stories.

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