Smoked Lick BBQ will open in Hilliard's Patch Plaza. The company aims to grow and strengthen community ties by offering Texas—and Memphis-style BBQs with dine-in, catering, and delivery options through third-party apps.

Ohio legislators Ferguson and Lorenz introduced House Bill 11, limiting administrative agency rulemaking unless the legislature reviews it for significant cost impacts.

Mayor Wright of Westerville proclaimed yesterday as Holocaust Remembrance Day to honor victims and fight antisemitism, aligning with UN resolutions.

Hilliard hires Kelly Gray as Fitness Recreation Supervisor for the new The Well recreation center, leveraging her YMCA experience in wellness management.

A Bexley gas station employee was critically injured in a stabbing, with one arrest and two detentions following the incident. The motive is unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.

Ohio's judiciary welcomed new judges with an orientation that prepared them for their roles. The orientation covered various practical and ethical topics to ensure fair and impartial justice.

The former mayor of Ithaca, Ohio, admitted to theft in office, repaid over $38k, and may have his conviction terminated if he adheres to court-ordered conditions.

Shayla Favor, the first Black and female prosecuting attorney in Franklin County, has formed a diverse transition team to reform the justice system. The team focuses on innovation and community healing.

The National Weather Service forecasts breezy conditions for Ohio with increased wind speeds, clearer skies, and a warmer temperature range in the coming days. Winds may gust up to 25-35 mph along the I-70 corridor.

Franklin County Prosecutor Shayla Favor forms a transition team focusing on criminal justice reform, led by Janet E. Jackson, to guide the prosecutor's office towards a restorative justice system.

The Ohio Department of Commerce offers advice to mitigate cybercrime, citing increased incidents and financial losses. During Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Week, strategies like MFA and strong passwords are recommended.

Ohio held its eighth Drug Dropoff Day in Montgomery County, collecting 216.6 pounds of medications. The event highlighted its role in preventing drug misuse and environmental damage.

Rhonda Coomes received a 42-year sentence for child endangerment involving 14 children at her daycare. Three kidnapping charges were dismissed after her plea.