Columbus City Schools celebrated their summer graduates' achievements with family and friends, highlighting student Christopher Cortez-Gonzalez's perseverance in balancing work and classes to graduate.

Nehemiah Mills, a 16-year-old from Beechcroft High School, won the 400m at the State Track & Field Finals with a time of 46.86 seconds, setting a personal best.

Licking County's free paper shredding and electronics recycling event is on September 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Highway Department garage complex.

Jackie Yeoman joins Hilliard as Deputy Planning Director, bringing her municipal planning experience to enhance the community's urban development and zoning.

Ohio State researchers warn of bed bug spread during travel and are studying the issue, considering socioeconomic factors in their approach to prevention and control.

Columbus emphasizes ongoing support for Black Men’s Wellness Weekend and addresses health disparities faced by African Americans beyond just the annual event.

Columbus is building Fire Station 36 to improve safety for its growing population, funded by voter-approved bonds, with the Division of Fire expressing gratitude on social media.

Pickerington bus drivers may strike at the beginning of the school year over health insurance and pay disputes, risking disruption of student transportation. Negotiations continue with employer Petermann Bus as both sides aim to avoid a strike.

The Gahanna Police issued a Facebook plea to help find the owner of a lost dog found in the Frank Rd/Harrisburg Pike area, soon to be in the care of Franklin County Animal Control.

Chillicothe, Ohio grapples with the economic impact of Pixelle Paper Mill's closure and the job loss of nearly 800 workers, affecting local commerce and community activities.

The Festival Latino in Columbus celebrated Hispanic entrepreneurs, with 24 of them being recent graduates of the Mercadito Raíces program, amidst a backdrop of immigration policy tensions.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is offering a ride-along program for individuals interested in experiencing a trooper's duties to help them decide on a law enforcement career.

Therapy K9 Bo & Griffin brought joy to Mount Carmel Grove City, highlighted by Grove City Ohio Police's post, emphasizing the power of kindness through therapy dogs.