Columbus Fire Recruit Class 124 has completed CPR/BLS training, a key step towards becoming emergency responders, with Red Company moving to fire training and Blue Company to EMT training next.

Reynoldsburg Police offers a R.A.D. self-defense class series for women focusing on abduction and sexual assault prevention, held on Saturdays in January.

Ohio's New Horizons Baking Co. received 13 OSHA citations for safety hazards, including repeat violations for insufficient lockout/tagout training, with proposed fines totaling $394,849.

St. Stephen's Community House will become independent from the Catholic Diocese of Columbus by July 2026, with uninterrupted services as it transitions.

The National Weather Service predicts warming weather for Ohio with rain due to a cold front, followed by cooler, dry conditions post-rain due to high pressure.

Governor DeWine and Chancellor Duffey announced the results of an audit on Ohio educator preparation programs, emphasizing adherence to the Science of Reading, with most schools in compliance.

Teddy Asefa of the Third World Mob was sentenced to 17.5 years for drug trafficking and wire fraud in Ohio, where the gang sold massive marijuana quantities and committed violence.

The Grove City Ohio Police Department held their annual Shop With a Cop event, benefiting 26 children from 7 families during the holiday season with community support.

The TAPS Academy has graduated students in Columbus, fostering relationships between young people and police through education on various issues like conflict resolution and gun safety.

The Support Southwest Public Libraries Committee holds an information session in Grove City to discuss library importance and encourage community support.

The Grove City Library hosts "Books with Bo," a reading event with the police department's therapy dog, on December 18 for a relaxing literary session.

Ex-fiscal officer Lynn Marlatt pleaded guilty to theft of over $450,000 from New Concord, Ohio, facing theft in office, fraud, and records tampering charges.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is offering a ride-along program for individuals to experience the life of a trooper firsthand, aiming to attract new recruits.