The Middletown Division of Police is hiring corrections officers and dispatchers, with applications due by January 30. Applications can be submitted online or in person.

Hamilton, Ohio, thanked its crews and essential services for clearing roads during a winter storm, emphasizing teamwork and public service dedication in maintaining safety and infrastructure resilience.

Forest Park, Ohio, reschedules its "Building Bridges: Connecting Community" event for local youth and law enforcement to foster community connections at Gracehills Church.

Springfield Township issued guidelines for residents to aid snow removal, suggesting shoveling snow to the right of driveways and asking for patience during cleanup.

Oxford, Ohio's Police Department issued a warning for a large upcoming winter storm, advising residents and particularly Miami University students to move their vehicles from snow routes to avoid obstacles for snow removal services.

The Butler County Sheriff's Office warns of the dangers cold weather poses to pets, highlighting risks such as hypothermia, frostbite, and dehydration, and urges pet owners to ensure animals have proper shelter and care.

Loveland issues guidelines to prevent and address frozen pipes, advising residents to keep house warm, let faucets drip, and to safely thaw pipes with warm air if freezing occurs.

Forest Park, Ohio, offers free curbside collection of large appliances, with conditions for participation. The program aims to promote environmental responsibility and includes the proper handling of appliances containing Freon.

Ohio's first responder animals are celebrated through the 2026 FUR Responders Photo Challenge. Public voting is encouraged for participants like K9 Apollo from the Middletown Division of Police.

Forest Park invites residents to join an educational tour at Rumpke's recycling facility to improve recycling habits and learn about the sorting process.

Forest Park, Ohio is hosting a "Building Bridges: Connecting Community" event to encourage dialogue between young men and local law enforcement at Gracehills Church.

The Hamilton Police Department in Ohio is recruiting new police officers and is open to candidates without prior law enforcement experience. Applications are accepted until March 6.

"120 Hours Behind Bars," a new series on Discovery Channel, explores the harsh environment in American jails from January 19 at 9:00 PM, focusing on inmates and guards.