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.

Dublin City Council approved the Dublin Sustainability Plan on Oct. 6, focusing on sustainability initiatives across four pillars: leadership, communities, environment, and zero waste.

Upper Arlington's DEA Drug Take Back Day on October 25 aims to combat prescription drug misuse by offering a safe way to dispose of unused medications.

Ohio's fall foliage is gradually appearing, with some areas near peak color, according to the ODNR. Enthusiasts can enjoy the scenery in places like the Hocking State Forest and various fall events.

Mifflin Township's police face possible disbandment without a levy passing in November, due to fiscal constraints and recovering from officer shootings.

The LEADS Steering Committee will meet on November 5 at Ohio's Department of Public Safety, open to the public for discussions on law enforcement data systems.

OSU's Department of Public Safety provides safety tips for students on Halloween, emphasizing the buddy system, secure residence access, vigilant home security, and using alternative transportation.

The Grove City Ohio Police welcomed new officers Rodkey and Hurley, both honored graduates from the Westerville Police Academy, ready for field training.

The Columbus Marathon will bring 12,000 runners and 100,000 spectators to Central Ohio, with street closures affecting Upper Arlington on October 19.

The Muskingum County community participated in the Walk a Mile in My Shoes event to support victims of domestic violence, organized by the Prosecutor’s Office and Transitions.

Ohio honors Indigenous history on social media, stressing the enduring presence and influence of Native tribes like the Lenape and Shawnee, and the significance of Indigenous roots in place names like "Ohio."

Officer Julie Wilkes graduated from the Westerville Police Academy's Recruit Class #3, completing a 24-week, 900-hour program that included skills ranging from patrol to mental health awareness.