Grove City Police's SALT program invites seniors to monthly meetings for community engagement and safety education. The next session is noted for February 12 at The Evans Center.

Ohio's Auditor's Office reports over $1.5 million in late payment penalties by public officials since 2019, with a marked increase in incidents, urging personal accountability for these costly errors.

Ohio State University research suggests extracellular vesicles have local effects within tumors, a finding that could impact cancer detection and diagnostics.

Columbus‑based Value City Furniture is entering liquidation after American Signature Inc.'s sale process failed; going‑out‑of‑business sales began Jan. 10, 2026 and local stores are closing.

Panini Opa has opened a stall at North Market Bridge Park in Dublin, offering paninis, Mediterranean plates and burgers from a compact market menu.

New details in Hailey Buzbee's case link Tyler Thomas to her disappearance and death. Thomas orchestrated her departure and traveled with her, contrary to his claims. No death-related charges filed yet, but he faces child pornography charges.

A Feb. 9 shooting at a South Columbus home once listed as a short‑term rental has neighbors and city leaders pressing for better tracking and enforcement.

Neighbors in north Columbus say they went a week without mail, missing medications, tax papers and a mailed ID as USPS investigates delivery issues.

Dublin receives AAA ratings from major credit agencies for the second year and is praised for its economic management and commitment to fiscal prudence.

The Lancaster Police Department is urging people to avoid impaired driving during Super Bowl celebrations, sharing reminders of past arrests and promoting the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.

Ohio lawmakers Schmidt and Lett introduced a bipartisan bill to combat drink spiking, providing test strips to participating bars for detecting harmful substances in beverages.

Ohio Representatives Stephens and Deeter propose the Healthier Rural Hospitals Act, aiming to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates for struggling rural hospitals and improve healthcare in underserved areas.

Ohio State University settled with eight more Richard Strauss abuse survivors, paying a total of $800,000, with overall compensation now exceeding $60 million for over 304 survivors.