The Ohio House passed House Bill 688 to establish "Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day" on her birthday, September 28, to honor the state's first female House Speaker.

Ohio AG Dave Yost allocated $1 million for local government grants to clean up illegal dump sites and fund preventive measures under the “Shine a Light on Dumpers” campaign.

The Ohio Supreme Court has reversed a 1999 ruling, reasserting the need to show personal injury when filing a lawsuit, impacting a case by George Martens against local judges.

A deputy and civilian were seriously injured in a crash caused by a semi-truck on an I-71 southbound off-ramp, leading to road closures and school bus delays.

A neo-Nazi group marched in Columbus, Ohio, with swastikas and racial slurs, drawing condemnation from leaders and sparking community unity events. No arrests were made during the march.

One person died in a house fire on Valley View Road in Fairfield County, with investigations ongoing into the cause. Firefighters and officials, including the State Marshal, are at the scene.

Governor Mike DeWine declares a state of emergency in Ohio counties due to severe snowfall and weather conditions, ensuring state aid for impacted areas.

Marysville's Edgewood Elementary introduces the Satanic Temple's Hellion Academy of Independent Learning as an alternative to existing religious release programs.

Ohio State's loss to Michigan dropped it to No. 6 in the College Football Playoff rankings, positioning it for an at-large berth against Tennessee. Miami's playoff chances plummeted, while Alabama's improved slightly. Oregon maintains the No. 1 spot.

A shift in weather will bring gusty winds and snow showers to Columbus and Cincinnati as a cold front moves in, with temperatures dropping below normal by the weekend.

The Ohio Controlling Board approves a $375,000 loan for the Georgetown Port Authority to purchase land for development to boost Brown County's economy.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has certified the smooth, high-participation 2024 General Election results, highlighting a strong turnout and efficient reporting.

John Gary was charged with Homicide by Vehicle and other offenses after a fatal accident involving his vehicle and Edith Opry's moped in Columbus, Georgia.