Franklin County faces a mosquito population surge due to unusual weather, prompting increased West Nile Virus control efforts and urging residents to take preventive measures.

UA Parks & Rec released their Fall Activity Guide with diverse activities, including programs at Bob Crane Community Center, a Cornhole League, and the upcoming Labor Day Arts Festival. Priority registration begins August 6.

Columbus City Schools' Summer Experience offers culinary arts lessons to students, teaching them to prepare dishes like jhal muri under the guidance of Chef Dr. Bidisha Nag. The program teaches cooking and other skills, fostering confidence and personal growth.

Upper Arlington's annual Labor Day Arts Festival features live performances, interactive art stations, and works by over 120 artists, supported by community volunteers.

Columbus elementary students visited SWACO to learn about waste management and recycling, a hands-on sustainability lesson encouraging mindfulness about waste and planetary health.

Olde Orchard Alternative Elementary School students engaged in hands-on environmental learning at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center, stepping beyond traditional classroom settings to observe and interact with nature.

Upper Arlington's blood drive on August 1 at St. Mark’s Church offers free Cedar Point tickets to donors, aiming to boost donations and community engagement.

Ohio AG sues Michele S. Frank for misusing over $25,000 from the service dog nonprofit, Pawsible Angels, for personal expenses like rent and dating services.

Great Day Improvements plans to create nearly 1,000 jobs in Ohio over five years, expanding in Sharonville and the Cleveland area. This aligns with the state's manufacturing reputation.

Ohio Representatives Deeter and Craig formed the House Rural Hospital Caucus to address healthcare issues in rural areas, supporting continuous funding and care accessibility.

Ohio State University celebrates National Farmers Market Week with an event promoting the importance of markets in supporting local farms, economy, and community nutrition programs.

A study suggests that living near the ocean may be associated with longer life, in contrast to residing near inland bodies of water, where factors like pollution could impact life expectancy.

Upper Arlington invites residents to join its Citizen Police Academy to understand police operations, including patrol and firearms training. Applications are due by August 1.