Dublin's Community Recreation Center will close from Aug. 23 to Sept. 1 for annual maintenance, advising residents to partake in outdoor activities until it reopens Sept. 2.

A super load is expected to disrupt traffic in Pickerington on August 24th, with police advising drivers to plan for delays and use traffic apps for information.

The Washington Township Fire Department in Dublin, Ohio, has announced a recruitment drive for part-time firefighters. Candidates must pass the FireTEAM exam by September 29 to progress to the next hiring phase.

The Ohio Department of Health is enhancing surveillance of vector-borne diseases, reporting updates on conditions like Lyme and West Nile every week until autumn.

The Ohio Auditor's Special Investigations Unit issued a finding for recovery against former Village of Belmore fiscal officer Tammy Rayle for unaccounted sewer receipts totalling $1,369.

A recent wave of car break-ins in Central Ohio has shocked residents, with around 30 vehicles targeted in Madison Township and another 50 on Columbus' southwest side.

Daveonte Dixon, accused of shooting two police officers, pleaded not guilty to 11 felony charges. He faces a mandatory minimum of 40 years if convicted.

Upper Arlington's September/October 2025 UA Insight newsletter features updates on the Community Survey, city projects, election news, and senior services. It also covers the Zollinger Road project and summer events.

Colder weather is expected to arrive in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington areas on Sunday following a warm Saturday, as per the National Weather Service.

The Powerball jackpot has reached $700 million, with no big winner in the latest draw. Two Ohioans won $100,000 each, and over 33,000 Ohioans won smaller prizes. The next drawing is Saturday, Aug. 23.

Mosquito spraying in Gahanna begins at 9 p.m. on August 21, due to West Nile virus detected in local mosquitoes. Residents can find spray locations and prevention tips at mosquito.myfcph.org.

Cathy Stoughton, a former utility clerk, is indicted on multiple felony charges including theft in office and tampering with records, after a financial audit in McArthur. The investigation is ongoing.

Inmate Marquis Conner was sentenced to four years for his role in a Georgia prison fraud scheme targeting sex offenders, with investigations led by Detective Sgt. Phil Michel is revealing an extensive criminal network.