DOJ documents name Dr. Mark Landon, OSU’s obstetrics chair, as a paid consultant to Jeffrey Epstein’s firm in the early 2000s, emails and FedEx receipts reference quarterly retainers.

After roughly 30 years, the Jerry L. Garver YMCA will close May 30, 2026. The Y has agreed to sell the site to CMHA and will move programs and memberships to other branches.

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

Deputy Chief Weiner from Hilliard Police engaged with fifth-grade girls at J.W. Reason Elementary for the ROX Program, aiming to boost confidence and leadership in young women.

The Washington Township Fire Department-Dublin OH reminds residents to call 911 for emergencies and to use the non-emergency line for less urgent issues.

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.

Lancaster Fire Department Tactical Paramedics connected to LPD's SRT have completed basic training, as shared in a social media post, enhancing medical aid during police operations.

Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur and Ohio gubernatorial candidate, and his wife, Apoorva, welcomed their third child, a daughter named Savithri. The family is celebrating her arrival, as reported by WBNS and other news outlets.

Columbus City Schools and Franklin County quickly provided on-site assistance at Trevitt Elementary to families in need of services such as housing and employment through their Mobile Unit initiative.

Ohio State University researchers studied animal behavior during a total solar eclipse by recording sounds, revealing diverse reactions to the sudden darkness.

Franklin Soil & Water highlight the environmental impact of road salt on water systems, advocating for reduced usage and alternative methods like shoveling to protect waterways from salinity and toxicity.

Water main breaks due to severe cold in Columbus, Ohio have caused widespread ice issues, particularly in German Village, with some streets covered in thick ice, disrupting residents' daily lives.

Upper Arlington, Ohio, police were shown in a social media post helping a resident by shoveling snow, showcasing community service beyond their patrol duties.