An audit of Bedford City Schools found financial mismanagement, with former treasurer William Parkinson held accountable for late tax payments and overpaid vacation, totaling $19,235.84 in recovery sums.

Ohio's heartland is experiencing unseasonably warm and dry weather with clear skies and temperatures in the 80s, a pattern expected to continue through the week due to a northeast wind influenced by tropical systems.

Mosquito spraying in Arlington North and South is scheduled for Monday after West Nile Virus detections, with officials urging residents to avoid the trucks for safety.

The Ohio Department of Commerce issues a strategy to manage credit card debt before the holiday season, noting a rise in national credit card balances.

A crash in Richland County involving a teen and a 62-year-old resulted in serious and minor injuries, respectively, with no alcohol or drugs suspected.

Centrus Energy plans to expand their Ohio uranium enrichment facility, creating 300 jobs and depending on federal funding. The expansion aims to boost LEU and HALEU production and reduce reliance on foreign technology.

Ohio joins a federal pilot program to boost public assistance recipients' self-sufficiency and employment, administered by ODJFS, starting October 1.

Ohio State Highway Patrol introduces a ride-along program for residents interested in becoming troopers, offering an insight into the daily duties and responsibilities of patrolling.

Enon Grable pleaded guilty to aggravated murder in Ohio and was sentenced to life with a minimum of 25 years before parole. He fatally stabbed Michael Loomis, who tried to protect Grable's ex-girlfriend.

Columbus police are looking for a suspect who used a skateboard to vandalize a store's video monitors and a 'No Skateboarding' sign with a torch lighter.

William Shade Miller was arrested for making threats and illegal firearm possession, resulting in the closure of Northridge Local Schools for safety. Classes resumed after security measures were implemented.

The article previews the college football game between No. 1 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes and the undefeated Washington team, focusing on the Buckeyes' first Big Ten game and challenging environment at Husky Stadium.

The invasive box tree moth has been confirmed in four new Ohio counties, threatening the state's horticulture industry. The ODA urges public reporting and is taking action to assess the infestation.