Washington Township Fire Department Welcomes New Part-Time Firefighters, Emphasizes Mentorship in Orientation Program
The Washington Township Fire Department in Dublin, OH has introduced a new group of part-time firefighters who completed orientation and are being mentored for potential full-time roles.
Ohio State University Bolsters AI Initiatives with 100 New Tenure-Track Positions in Columbus
Ohio State President Carter discussed the integration of AI within education at the Columbus Business First Power Breakfast, announcing a plan to hire 100 AI-focused faculty and enhance AI fluency at the university.
Columbus Pension Power Struggle Boils Over As Prosecutors Drop Case
Columbus prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against STRS leaders Rudy Fichtenbaum and Wade Steen after a review found reliance on counsel made proving intent unlikely. A judge still must decide whether to remove them from the board.
Ohio Lawmakers Dangle $15K Carrots To Revive Food Deserts
A bipartisan Ohio bill would seed small grants to corner stores and small markets so they can stock fresh food in neighborhoods officials call food deserts. Sponsors say the pilot targets roughly 1.3 million Ohioans without nearby grocery access.












