Ohio's InnovateOhio Platform won a NASCIO award for its Fraud Detection and Reporting solution, enhancing cybersecurity and protecting taxpayer information.

The Gahanna Division of Police is offering a House Watch program for residents traveling during the holidays, requiring online requests for property checks.

Maize Elementary School community bid a heartfelt farewell to their long-time neighbor, Nellie Berry Stanley, with a procession and handmade cards as she prepared to move away. Stanley was cherished for her nearly seven decades of friendship and joy.

The Licking County Records Commission meeting on October 23 provides public insight into municipal record-keeping. It's at 2 p.m. at the Child Support Enforcement Agency. Contact Corinne Johnson at 740-670-5121 for more info.

The 5th Annual First Responders Trunk or Treat in Lorain County was a success, with community engagement, a video recap from LCSO, and gratitude expressed on social media.

The Lorain County Sheriff's Office recognized Sergeant Holmes with the 2025 Commitment to Service Award for fighting domestic violence, as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The Bob Crane Community Center in Upper Arlington, Ohio, hosted a Diwali and Navratri event featuring cultural traditions, food, and dance, promoting community spirit and cultural diversity.

15,000 runners participated in the Columbus Marathon to benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital, raising over $1 million despite rain and wind challenges.

Deputy Kristy Peck completed the Columbus Half Marathon, exemplifying perseverance by running 13.1 miles in inclement weather, as announced by the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office.

Eight Pickerington Local Schools seniors are named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program for 2026, honored for their PSAT/NMSQT scores.

Gahanna Police invite mental health providers to a resource fair on Dec 8 at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Gahanna Branch to support community wellness.

Pickerington police partner with local schools for ALICE training to prepare for potential threats. The safety drill aims to empower staff with strategies to respond to active shooter events.

The Washington Township Fire Department in Dublin, Ohio, celebrated the graduation of the 2025 Citizens Fire Academy, where locals learned emergency response techniques.