Ohio State University held the Major Lawrence Miller Flag Ceremony, where ROTC students replaced flags to honor military members, including the late Navy alumnus and lacrosse influencer Stephen "Tyler" Murphy.

Ohio State University researchers discovered male crickets bulk up and store energy, while female crickets invest in reproductive organs, revealing differing life strategies studied in a lab environment, as reported by OSU News.

Giant Eagle plans to open a 20,000-square-foot grocery store in downtown Columbus as part of the Peninsula Phase II development, enhancing local amenities and urban living.

A Portsmouth man was arrested and charged with compelling prostitution of a minor following a traffic stop where a distressed female passenger signaled for help.

Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber's office will release financial audit reports of public entities to ensure transparency in the use of tax dollars on September 25.

Upper Arlington hosts a Candidates Night on September 30 for council and school board election engagement, featuring a meet-and-greet and Q&A. It will be live-streamed for remote attendance.

ODNR stocked 20,000 muskies in nine Ohio lakes to bolster sport fishing and conservation efforts, offering anglers a chance to catch this challenging and sizable game fish.

Former executive director Kaycie Antonik was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for embezzling over $2.3 million from the Eastern Ohio Housing Development Corp. She must also pay restitution.

Officer Luke Ayers was promoted to Sergeant at the Lancaster Police Department, celebrated by the department for his over eight years of service and contributions.

A child and adult were shot in northeast Columbus; the child is critical, the adult stable. This incident adds to a recent spate of gun violence, including a separate mass shooting in Indianapolis with two dead and five injured.

Ohio legislators propose Senate Bill 255 to provide housing aid to seniors and people with disabilities, with income caps and grant limits set for eligibility.

Week 5 of the high school football season in Central Ohio sees fans excited for games such as Delaware's visit to Westerville North. Reported wins include Buckeye Valley and Pickerington Central, while Akron-area teams also prepare for action.

Amy Spears, ex-treasurer for Carrollton Schools, pleaded guilty to theft in office and is barred from public positions, with sentencing set for Oct. 7.