Ohio's State Fire Marshal warns of the fire risks of indoor Christmas trees, and the ODNR suggests using them to provide habitats for wildlife instead of throwing them in the trash.

James G. Jackson, Columbus' first Black police chief, died at 91. His 51-year police career culminated in a 19-year tenure as chief, where he advanced diversity and community relations.

Mount Carmel Health System and Aetna reached a multi-year contract, while Mount Carmel announced its split from Humana. OSU Wexner also secured a deal with Anthem, but not for Anthem Medicare Advantage.

Columbus residents are upset as a historic home was demolished for a new apartment complex, despite local opposition and against the city's Development Commission's recommendation.

Marysville's Edgewood Elementary introduces the Satanic Temple's Hellion Academy of Independent Learning as an alternative to existing religious release programs.

A zoning dispute persists between the Noor Islamic Cultural Center and Hilliard City Council over a facility's renovation, and the Islamic group is considering legal action.

The Upper Arlington Police are hosting the "Cram a Cruiser" food drive to benefit the Heart to Heart Food Pantry, with a public call to donate essentials on Saturday at Fire Station 72.

Upper Arlington and adjacent areas are preparing for Small Business Saturday, partnering with the Tri-Village Chamber Partnership to encourage local holiday shopping.

Columbus City Schools Board is considering closing or merging nine schools, which could save $9 million annually. Discussions involve public input, but tensions arose in a recent meeting due to differing approaches to the decision-making process.

Upper Arlington's Parks & Rec department is hiring part-timers for various roles at the Bob Crane Community Center. The department offers competitive wages and resident status perks.

Shane Gillis is set to perform in Columbus during his 2025 Global Arena Tour, following the success of his viral stand-up act and Netflix special "Beautiful Dogs." Tickets go on sale November 15.

Hilliard showcases its tech innovations at the ICF Summit, celebrating its Top7 Intelligent Community status, and competes for global recognition in Barcelona.

Hilliard announces its 36th annual Tree Lighting event on December 1 with family activities, music, carriage rides, and Santa’s appearance, detailed on the City website.