Dr. Charles Smialek will become the new Superintendent of Pickerington Local School District on August 1. After a board decision, his tenure will begin on that date.

Lancaster Police found 46-year-old Michael Evans Jr. deceased in Hocking River. The cause of death is under investigation by the police and the Fairfield County Coroner's Office.

The City of Westerville announced a $30 million Capital Facilities Bonds issuance for infrastructure development, in compliance with legal transparency guidelines.

Grove City, Ohio, celebrates Black History Month by honoring local Black public servants, including Bishop Nelson Wesley Trout, the first African American Bishop of the American Lutheran Church.

A federal grand jury in Columbus indicted several individuals, including Juan Carlos Garcia-Vasquez and Ricardo Martinez-Nunez, on immigration offenses such as illegal reentry and human smuggling.

Wayne Pletcher's jailbreak led to multiple arrests, with his associates, including his girlfriend, sister, and stepfather, charged with aiding his escape. Authorities stress the legal consequences of abetting criminals.

The National Weather Service forecasts a warm-up and sunny skies for Columbus and Cincinnati, with clear nights, a cool Sunday, and a breezy Monday ahead.

Two individuals pleaded guilty to charges relating to a fatal shooting at a Dairy Queen in northeast August 2023, with sentencing recommendations of 23 years to life for Kiyaire Blow and 15 to 19.5 years for Dreyton Lane.

The TECHie Club at Cedarwood Elementary introduces students to STEM through coding, 3D printing, and robotics, focusing on future job skills and problem-solving.

The first CTSO Competition for Columbus City Schools' CTE programs featured 250 students, providing real-world experience and interaction with industry partners.

A dispute on Walsh Avenue in Columbus led to a shooting at 8:10 p.m., with one injured. The Columbus Police are investigating and seeking information from the public.

A phone repairman in Gallia County, Calvin Jordan, pled guilty to felony charges for downloading and keeping customers' nude photos, including those of minors. He awaits sentencing as a Tier II sex offender.

ODOT seeks public input on a proposed roundabout at U.S. 68 and Greenbush Road in Brown County, Ohio. The roundabout would emphasize safety and traffic flow without impacting local structures.