Ohio wins the 2025 National Gold Medal for Park Management excellence, recognized for innovation and stewardship.

The Ohio Auditor of State's office, led by Keith Faber, will release new audit reports on September 18 to ensure financial accountability in public entities.

Lancaster's Trick or Treat night is set for October 30, from 6-7:30 PM, as per the city's announcement, offering a structured time for festive activities.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources collaborates with MacGillivray Freeman Films to create "Ohio: Wild at Heart," an IMAX film showcasing Ohio's ecosystems and conservation efforts.

Ohio's H2Ohio Initiative completed the restoration of Clark and Delaware/Horseshoe Islands in the Maumee River to combat sediment buildup and improve water quality.

Upper Arlington's Fire Division has been conducting routine training exercises, causing increased presence of fire trucks and personnel in the area. Residents were informed these are standard drills for emergency preparedness.

A study explores how different social media platforms influence risky sexual behavior in teens, finding that informational sites like YouTube lead to safer choices than interactive sites like Snapchat.

Ohio Homeland Security unveils the "Safeguard Ohio" app, an AI-powered platform developed with Vigiliti for reporting suspicious activities, allowing multimedia uploads and anonymous tips to aid in preventing violence.

Ohio's First Lady Fran DeWine announced automatic enrollment in the Imagination Library for newborns with birth certificate processing to promote early literacy.

The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the National Child Safety Council for an Annual Child Safety Education Program, seeking community donations to fund educational materials on topics like drug abuse and internet safety.

Delaware City Council has passed a five-year Capital Improvement Plan focusing on infrastructure, with a balanced budget for 2026 but a projected $17.5 million shortfall by 2030.

Klegewerges Abate, member of the Third World Mob gang, was sentenced to over 25 years in prison for drug trafficking and other crimes, including firearms offenses and wire fraud.

The National Weather Service forecasts a mild week for Ohio, with high pressure leading to dry and warm conditions, apart from a few possible light showers.