Grove City launches its inaugural Nutcracker Hunt, a festive scavenger hunt with 12 statues around Town Center, providing fun and encouraging exploration of local sights.

The Columbus Fury will train at the Bob Crane Community Center for the 2026 season starting December 1, bringing the team closer to the Upper Arlington community.

Small Business Saturday focuses on supporting local businesses, vital for community economies and identity, as expressed by the City of Upper Arlington.

Upper Arlington Police are conducting a "Pack a Police Cruiser" food drive to help Heart to Heart Food Pantry, asking for donations of food and personal care items on December 6.

Ohio State University is preparing for its autumn commencement on December 21, where 3,600 students will graduate, and President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. will preside over the ceremony.

Ohio High School Athletic Association approves NIL compensation for high school athletes, aligning with a growing trend across the U.S. and following a lawsuit and temporary restraining order against the association's previous NIL restrictions.

Reynoldsburg Police opens 2026 Citizen Police Academy applications to educate residents on police work with sessions from January 22 to March 26, 2026.

The Columbus area's annual Turkey Trot, on November 27, offers a 5-mile run and 2.8-mile walk, benefiting Easter Seals. Traffic and parking restrictions will be in place.

Columbus Division of Fire trained ten firefighters in a 240-hour Fall Rescue Technician class, now ready to serve on rescue units and enhance community safety.

The Columbus Division of Police held its fifth annual turkey giveaway, successfully distributing all tickets for free turkeys before Thanksgiving, as announced on social media.

Ohio's H2Ohio initiative grants Columbus $500,000 to replace lead pipes at childcare facilities, part of a statewide effort to eliminate lead exposure among children.

Council Member Heidi Munc discussed Upper Arlington's budget, emphasizing community needs, financial stability, and priorities like sidewalks and housing policy. She valued diverse Council perspectives and community-building efforts.

The Hilliard Division of Police is running "Cram the Cruiser," a campaign to collect new winter clothing for Hilliard City Schools students, inviting community donations until November's end.