Gov. DeWine and the Department of Children and Youth are consolidating 13 regional 211 providers into a statewide, 24/7 helpline that will cover all 88 Ohio counties by June.

Star House broke ground at the former St. Ladislas church on Columbus’s South Side to build a second, 24/7 drop‑in center for youth; organizers expect an early 2027 opening.

A Circle K in Columbus sold a Powerball ticket that matched four numbers plus the Powerball and paid $100,000 with Power Play. Numbers, retailer and claim steps are included.

A viral video shows students draping a black "REDACTED" tarp over Les Wexner’s name at OSU’s arts center, amplifying calls to strip his name from campus buildings. The act follows DOJ releases and a congressional deposition that renewed scrutiny.

Franklin County logged more than 25,000 eviction filings last year and early 2026 activity shows filings remain elevated as state bills aim to offer tenants more time and record relief.

The water-gun "Senior Tag" tradition is back in Central Ohio this spring, prompting storefront signs, school bans and police warnings. Neighbors and officials say safety is the concern.

JPMorgan Chase is sending $4.5M to Ohio workforce training, with central Ohio receiving $2.7M to help fill roles in tech, health care and manufacturing.

New claims ticked up in Ohio the week of March 22–28 even as continuing claims fell, hundreds of filings were flagged for identity verification.

Central Ohio pantries report fewer donated goods and rising costs, forcing church pantries and Mid‑Ohio Food Collective to buy food and stretch resources.

A JobsOhio relocation incentive is helping Ohio employers recruit out‑of‑state STEM talent, with early payouts to dozens of companies while local training ramps up.

Franklin County approved a nearly $430,000 grant to Stonewall Columbus in a 3-0 vote — the largest government award the nonprofit has received — to support Columbus Pride and year‑round programs.

New estimates show the Columbus metro added about 30,000 residents and continues to outpace state and national growth, driven largely by international migration.

A family‑run Afro‑Colombian roaster says a poor harvest in Colombia wiped out inventory and cost roughly $50,000, forcing a community fundraiser to keep the business going.