During National Fire Prevention Week, Upper Arlington officials emphasize the importance of fire safety awareness and preparations like regular smoke alarm checks and escape plans.

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is in Gahanna, Ohio, with police support for logistics and parking, including free shuttles and a respectful atmosphere enforced by certain restrictions.

Ohio State University's College of Nursing offers an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, allowing students with a non-nursing degree to become nurses in 18 months, addressing nursing shortages post-pandemic.

The Ohio State University launches a $19.5 million NIH-funded ARTEMIS study to improve suicide risk detection in healthcare settings, recruiting 13,500 participants to develop AI-enhanced prediction models.

Gahanna's Splash Pad remains open beyond its usual season, closing temporarily for the Vietnam Traveling Wall tribute, to resume operations on October 7.

The PHSN Girls Volleyball team partnered with a local hospital to donate blankets to mothers experiencing stillbirths, reflecting a tradition of community service.

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, a 3/5-scale replica of the D.C. memorial, will be in Gahanna, Ohio, from Oct 2-6 to honor over 58,000 fallen U.S. service members.

Licking County plans a tire recycling event for October 11, with a $2 fee per tire, up to 10 per vehicle.

The Bob Crane Community Center, designed by MSA Design, won the 2025 James B. Recchie Design Award for exemplary architectural contribution in central Ohio.

Ohio State University and IIT Bombay have launched a dual doctoral degree program that will provide aspiring PhD students with international graduate education and research opportunities.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources adds ten new Natural Resources Officers to protect state outdoor areas after specialized training and a commissioning ceremony.

Mosquito spraying in Arlington North and South is scheduled for Monday after West Nile Virus detections, with officials urging residents to avoid the trucks for safety.

Pickerington High Schools Central and North were selected for the 2025-26 CAPA Marquee Awards, which spotlight high school musical theatre excellence.