Emerson Elementary's third graders in Westerville, Ohio, have created a mural depicting their school's history, to be displayed at the local Community Center.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine urges the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to ban synthetic kratom compounds and expresses concerns about the natural form of kratom, highlighting health risks and overdose deaths.

Upper Arlington Fire Division hosts a toy drive with Firefighters 4 Kids for a drive-thru toy collection on December 13, seeking new, unwrapped toys for children.

The Tri-Village Packers support Upper Arlington scholars during winter by providing meals and snacks, with a call for volunteers to help from December 15-18.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed Executive Order 2025-07D to redistribute TANF funds to programs supporting families, children's services, and workforce development.

A sewage leak at Norwich Township Fire Station 83 ruined holiday toy donations. The department seeks new, unwrapped toys, especially for teens, from the Hilliard community.

A Columbus man, Neil Brown, faces federal charges for child pornography and video voyeurism, allegedly using his position at cell phone stores to access and distribute explicit content.

Northland High School engineering students build robots with a Battelle-funded grant, as part of the DRIVE project, which promotes STEM education and mentorship.

Ohio State University scientists advanced the study of cell communication by developing a method to immobilize extracellular vesicles, potentially aiding in disease diagnosis and treatment.

A snowstorm and Arctic chill are forecasted for Columbus, Cincinnati, and nearby areas, leading to winter weather advisories and potentially severe travel disruptions.

Missing Jadyn Thigpen from Gahanna was found safely, details of her return are undisclosed. The police and community had rallied to locate her following her disappearance.

Ohio's Secretary of State Frank LaRose launches the Ohio Election Readiness Training Institute, a platform for continuous election official training focused on excellence in administering elections.

The body of Trenton Rollins, missing since March, was found in a car in Hoover Reservoir, with no foul play suspected as per Delaware Police investigations.