Columbus City Schools' "Countdown to Kindergarten" event at Fort Hayes prepared young children for school with activities, resources, and readiness kits.

Hilliard is considering zoning changes along I-270 to promote redevelopment, with the City Council reviewing the proposal on May 12 and the Planning & Zoning Commission on May 22.

Deborah Strouse, a CCS nurse, received national recognition as a Fellow in the National Academy of School Nursing for her contributions to student and staff health and emergency preparedness.

Educator Kristina Laber is praised for her motivational teaching at Columbus City Schools, notably at Westmoor Middle School, for her effective approach and dedication, including fostering reading and supporting ESL students.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose highlights the failure to collect $100 million in election fines and calls for reforms to empower the Ohio Elections Commission.

The trial of Jacob McDonald, charged in a fatal I-70 crash, resumed, focusing on his cellphone activity at the time of the accident that killed six people.

A study reveals magnetar flares could contribute to creating heavy elements like gold and uranium, adding to the previously believed neutron star collisions as a source.

Upper Arlington is planning street renovations including Bramford Road and Carriage Hill Lane. A public meeting with city staff is announced, with project details available on the city website and at the Municipal Services Center.

Ohio State University's College of Nursing highlights its Master of Clinical Research program during In-Demand Jobs Week, emphasizing its role in preparing students for the growing healthcare industry.

Aravind Chandrasekaran has been appointed as interim dean of Ohio State's Fisher College of Business, awaiting Board approval, with plans for faculty collaboration and reinforcing the college's top rankings.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington predicts showers and storms near the Ohio River and a cooler Friday; Central Ohio sees light winds and scattered clouds.

Ohio celebrates May as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, promoting road safety for motorcyclists and encouraging shared responsibility among all drivers.

Upper Arlington adopts green infrastructure, employing rain gardens and natural processes to manage stormwater and improve water quality, with incentives for residents.