Ohio faces sweater weather, potential frost, and showers due to low pressure over the Great Lakes. Frost is likely Thursday night with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Dry weekend predicted, but rain could return early next week.

The 5th Annual First Responders Trunk or Treat in Lorain County was a success, with community engagement, a video recap from LCSO, and gratitude expressed on social media.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reported a slight decline in wild turkey populations with a poult index of 2.7 per hen, slightly below the 10-year average.

Miranda Jones was indicted for stealing over $60,000 from the Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce, facing charges including money laundering and identity fraud.

Deanna Kroetz, dean of College of Pharmacy at The Ohio State University, has been inducted into the National Academy of Medicine for her contributions to pharmacogenetics and mentoring.

Jacksonville man Franklin J. Grayson pleaded guilty to charges related to a shooting at Muskingum University, potentially facing over 35 years in prison.

Eight Pickerington Local Schools seniors are named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program for 2026, honored for their PSAT/NMSQT scores.

Erik Porfeli has been appointed as the interim dean of the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University, with service starting January 1.

The National Weather Service forecasts a substantial temperature drop in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington after unseasonably warm weather, with a strong cold front bringing showers and wind.

Pickerington police partner with local schools for ALICE training to prepare for potential threats. The safety drill aims to empower staff with strategies to respond to active shooter events.

A fifth measles case in central Ohio involves an unvaccinated child with travel history, efforts to prevent spread are focused on vaccine availability.

Mifflin Township's police face possible disbandment without a levy passing in November, due to fiscal constraints and recovering from officer shootings.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announces a $279,750 grant for advanced peace officer training in traffic safety and impaired-driving enforcement, accessible through OPOTA Online until September 2026.