Upper Arlington has initiated a pumpkin composting program at Fancyburg Park from Nov 1 to Dec 8, urging residents to compost their pumpkins instead of discarding them as trash.

A teenager died after a shooting in Columbus' North Linden area, with reports suggesting he was involved in an altercation. No arrests have been made yet, and police are investigating.

Pete Fingerhut, the ex-marketing director at the Columbus Zoo, was sentenced to 5 years for theft and conspiracy, and restitution payment was ordered. Other former officials were also convicted in the corruption case.

Upper Arlington's Parks & Recreation department is asking residents to update their account information and provide proof of residency before the new community center opens.

State Rep. Darnell Brewer of Cleveland was honored with the o4a Advocacy Award and appointed to the Ohio Department of Health’s CHW Center for Excellence Board.

A 51-year-old man was shot and killed near a Kroger store in Columbus, Ohio. The shooter, a Black male in dark clothing, remains at large after the incident, which has prompted a homicide investigation.

The NWS forecasts a cool, dry Sunday in the Ohio Valley. A warm trend starts Monday, and record highs are possible by midweek. This will be followed by a rainy Halloween and temperature normalization post-Halloween.

Status Solutions in Westerville is advancing workforce innovation with a focus on safety technology. It collaborates with the Ohio Export Internship Program to enhance students' skills and business growth.

One person is critically injured after a shooting in northeast Columbus, the victim was shot in his apartment, and police are investigating with no suspect in custody yet.

October is the deadliest month for pedestrians in Ohio, with a slight decline in fatalities in recent years, prompting safety reminders from officials and investments in infrastructure.

Unseasonably warm weather graces Ohio with temperatures above average, forecasted by the National Weather Service, before a return to cooler, more autumnal conditions later in the week.

The Medina MHA received a $600,000 grant for Next Step Up, Medina County's first emergency housing shelter, offering facilities for individuals, families, and pets.

Delaware, Ohio, received the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for exemplary financial practices, marking their commitment to rigorous standards, including an audit report with no findings of recovery or deficiencies.