Pickaway County will host Wild Threads for sewing enthusiasts to work on unfinished fabric projects, with support and advice from peers. The event is on Feb 21, at the Park District HQ, with a $5 registration fee.

The Westerville Division of Fire is recruiting firefighter/paramedics, offering paid paramedic school, competitive pay, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Dublin offers internships in recreation and camp management for students and young professionals, emphasizing hands-on experience and professional growth.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office HOPE Task Force received an award at the Ohio Deflection Association's Summit for their community outreach and engagement efforts.

A water main break near the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office prompts the use of an alternative entrance and may affect local routines, repair details are unspecified.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office shared a Valentine's Day Facebook post highlighting their Crisis K9 team's year-round commitment to providing comfort with their trained dogs.

Clark‑Shawnee’s board approved a tiered reduction plan that would cut staff and could end athletics unless a 1% earned‑income tax on May 5, 2026 passes.

The Edells say Hastings Middle School notified them of an incident the afternoon their 14-year-old died, they’ve hired counsel and want clearer rules for parent notification.

The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department announces summer camps for kids, with registration starting in February for residents and the general public.

The Licking Park District is hiring Programs & Natural Resources Interns for May-August, offering outdoor environmental work with a Tuesday-Saturday schedule and $16.11-$19.33 hourly wage.

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.