Donovan Varney

Donovan is a senior studying journalism news and information, while minoring in marketing. In addition to that, Donovan is pursuing certificates in social media and podcasting. He is involved with WOUB Public Media and their many TV shows. He is the season 26 host of WOUB’s Gridiron Glory and reports for WOUB’s nightly newscast, Newswatch. Donovan will graduate in May 2026 and is looking forward to sharing some of the unique stories of Southeast Ohio! In his free time, Donovan enjoys running, listening to music, watching movies, and cheering on the Cleveland Browns. After graduation, he plans to get a job as a TV reporter with a local news station.

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Chillicothe’s Spud Run backyard golf course is social media star

Jeremy Forcum, 48, turned a high school dream into a reality by building a one-hole golf course with nine different ways to play in his backyard. In 2020, Spud Run Golf was brought to life. The design allows for visitors to come from out of town, stay at a cabin that Forcum...

Donovan Varney, April 20, 2026 4 min read