Columbus State is adding a $66.5 million OhioHealth Hall, a new tech hub and campus renovations downtown to expand hands-on training and local job pipelines. These projects pair bond funding with public and private support.

A 29-year-old Wooster man was killed early Tuesday when his Nissan struck a semi at the US-23 and SR-752 intersection in South Bloomfield. The Pickaway County Sheriff's Office says the crash is under investigation.

Mailers offering multi‑million‑dollar buyouts turned up in Jersey Township as a Mink Street Land Company wetlands permit for a 323‑acre data‑center project surfaced.

Ohio approved tax credits for seven projects worth more than $1.1 billion; two Cleveland-area manufacturing expansions would add about 115 jobs.

Records show executive protection overtime and personnel costs spiked in Columbus as the city faces a roughly $15M shortfall, prompting council scrutiny.

The Reserve at Hunter Trace brings 95 affordable senior apartments to Lancaster and starts leasing for July move‑ins with on‑site services and voucher acceptance.

An Extreme Heat Warning runs noon June 30 through 8 p.m. July 2. Highs will reach the mid‑to‑upper 90s with heat‑index values near 105–106.

Morrow County deputies say a warrant was issued for Anthony James Purvis for failing to register as a Tier II sex offender. The sheriff's Facebook alert lists tattoos and contact directions.

Westerville's July 4 lineup includes a veterans 5K, an Uptown parade and a 10 p.m. fireworks show at the Sports Complex. Expect road closures and extra parking.

Ramaswamy’s Ohio campaign reported $509,473 in credit‑card charges as lump sums, prompting questions about transparency and enforcement under state law.

Grove City Council meets tonight to review a proposed community center and continue a charter review of the city's form of government. Agenda, livestream and public-comment links are posted.

A federal judge in Cleveland dismissed the SEC's nearly $20M claim against former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones, saying his statements didn’t legally require disclosure of dark‑money payments.

Jim Hagedorn has retired as chairman and CEO of Marysville-based ScottsMiracle‑Gro. The company named Nate Baxter president and CEO as part of a planned succession.