The annual Village Lights event in German Village, Columbus, featured festive lights and community spirit while supporting historic preservation efforts.

Upper Arlington’s Fire Division provides holiday fire safety tips, stressing vigilance with cooking, candle use, and the importance of smoke alarms during festive celebrations.

Upper Arlington officials provide home safety tips for the holiday season, including notifying police of travel, using timers for lights, tracking deliveries, and being cautious with packaging disposal.

Hilliard seeks resident input on downtown revitalization, targeting the former Chase Bank site, and encourages participation in a survey before December 31.

Ohio State University leaders report high graduation rates among student-athletes and discuss infrastructure developments, including a new University Hospital for 2026, at a board meeting.

ODNR invites Ohio residents to State Park Lodges for holiday festivities, emphasizing their seasonal decorations, activities, and opportunity for visitors to reconnect with loved ones.

The article describes popular sledding spots in Columbus and winter activities in Manitowoc County, emphasizing safety and the variety of outdoor experiences available during the snowy season.

Snowfall in Ohio prompts school closures, including Cincinnati and Lakota local schools, and advises essential travel only due to hazardous conditions.

Upper Arlington offers safety tips for holiday shopping, including using credit cards, having a child safety plan, and taking car safety precautions. They also recommend tracking deliveries and using secure websites for online purchases.

Upper Arlington's leaf collection program ends on December 7. Requiring residents to place leaves by the curb without debris. Alternatives after the deadline include biodegradable bags, mulch yard drop-off, or lawn mulching.

Westerville offers a 25% discount on Community Center passes for Cyber Monday at 350 N. Cleveland Ave., urging residents to take advantage of the one-day deal online.

Ohio's Department of Natural Resources warns about the dangers of cold waters and emphasizes the importance of wearing life jackets and understanding hypothermia risks for safe winter water activities.

The Grove City Ohio Police announced their "Cram the Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive" to collect toys for children under Franklin County Children Services care.