The Licking County Board of Commissioners sells obsolete items via Internet auction per ORC Section 307.12. The process is managed on the Govdeals website, and payment is required within five days of the auction's close.

Upper Arlington officials issue the last call for Community Award nominations, celebrating local heroes in five categories by January 17. Details are on the city's website.

A shooting occurred on Clarendon Ave. in Columbus, with police responding and the victim now stable. Investigators seek witnesses, with Det. Rees as the contact person.

Columbus police are seeking help after a robbery on Noe Bixby Road where a woman's car was taken at gunpoint while she was fueling up, with no injuries reported.

Don DePerro, the former president and CEO of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, has died at the age of 66. The cause of his death remains undisclosed. He served the Chamber since 2016 and was succeeded by Derrick Clay in 2025.

The National Weather Service forecasts light snow and frigid temperatures for Ohio. A cold weather advisory is possible mid-week, and snow will transition to rain by the weekend.

Ohio Governor DeWine unveils the first universal changing station for diverse abilities at an I-71 rest area, part of a plan for 29 such facilities across the state.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reminds people no ice is completely safe and stresses caution during winter activities, offering safety tips and resources on their website.

January is National Radon Action Month, a time when the EPA highlights radon as a leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The agency urges home testing and mitigation, and Lancaster, Ohio, offers free home assessments for radon and other hazards.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost outlined the state's progress in combating human trafficking, such as the implementation of a dedicated hotline and the passage of beneficial legislation for survivors.

Ohio's Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program offers eligible residents assistance with home heating costs during winter. It helps those disconnected from service, needing to establish or transfer service, or with low bulk fuel.

Ticket prices for the CFP National Championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame have reached an all-time high, with average prices exceeding $4,000.

A National Weather Service report warns that a cold front is approaching Ohio. It will bring colder air and potential precipitation, and temperatures could drop significantly by midweek.