Hilliard's First Responders Park rededication will take place on September 11, with a ceremony featuring Ohio's Lt. Governor and local officials. The park includes 9/11 artifacts.

Students at Fort Hayes Career Center began building homes for families in need through a collaboration with CCS, the City's BZS, and Habitat for Humanity - MidOhio, offering practical experience in construction trades.

Columbus residents must know their trash collection schedule, which is based on a color zone system and adjusts after holidays. Recyclings is weekly, but yard waste is bi-weekly. Confirmed dates can be obtained via a hotline.

The Delaware, Ohio Police offers insights into policing through their Citizen's Police Academy program, enhancing community relations and transparency.

Surveying crews in Upper Arlington are locating utilities for Columbia Gas' 2026 Transmission Line Project, leading to temporary lane closures and potential traffic delays.

The Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office participated in a community event to raise overdose awareness and promote their DART program, which offers rehabilitation instead of prosecution for non-violent offenders.

Arlington South is scheduled for mosquito control due to West Nile Virus concerns. Residents are warned to avoid spray trucks and are provided with information resources and an opt-out option.

Ohio Governor DeWine orders flags at half-staff to honor Minneapolis shooting victims, in a show of solidarity and collective mourning. Flags to remain lowered until sunset on August 31.

Dublin has launched the Dublin Wellness Alliance with partners to further improve the city's already high health standards, focusing on community connections, youth health, healthcare access, and transportation.

Ohio's Division of State Fire Marshal initiates a recruitment portal to address the decline in volunteer firefighters, facilitating connections between volunteers and fire departments.

Ohio's fall hunting season starts with squirrel, dove, and waterfowl in early September, followed by early Canada goose and teal, and then deer archery later in the month. Hunters are urged to check for regulatory changes.

Upper Arlington is set to open a new toddler pool with modern features and upgrades, following community input and approval by the City Council for construction by Continental Building Systems.

Upper Arlington is intensifying efforts to improve aging services, including reassessing senior support, transitioning services to a new community center, and planning for future needs such as housing and transportation for seniors.