Westerville plans an eco-friendly leaf collection this fall to keep streets and sewers clear. Residents are urged to rake leaves to the curb and not obstruct the service. The program runs from October 7 to December 27.

An aggravated robbery occurred on Clime Road in Columbus, where two masked suspects stole cash and fled. Police seek public assistance to identify them.

A Junction City man was sentenced to 23 years in prison for soliciting child pornography from minors using Snapchat under the guise of a teenage girl.

A Columbus doctor, Dr. Robert Florea, has been convicted of Medicaid fraud, defrauding the program of $1.5 million by billing for unprovided medical equipment.

A man died after a north Columbus shooting last Thursday night, with reports suggesting he was shot while allegedly breaking into a home. Police are investigating; self-defense is being considered.

Ohio's weather is stable. High pressure is building in, bringing dry conditions and mild temperatures into the weekend. A warm-up is expected early next week before a cooldown post-front.

Liberty Road in Delaware, Ohio, reopens early after a swift culvert replacement project, improving stormwater management and reducing travel disruption.

Police found 37-year-old Martin Valdivia shot dead outside a Columbus apartment, suspect Jose Guzman Castaneda is in custody. The circumstances are under investigation.

Hilliard holds its sixth Cram the Cruiser event, collecting new winter wear for local students in need. Donations are welcome until December 1 at select drop-off points.

Pine Coast Cafe opens its first Ohio location in Hilliard. It offers sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, coffee, and ice cream, with a focus on fresh ingredients and halal options.

Hilliard's annual pumpkin composting program provides a green way to dispose of pumpkins from Nov. 1 to Dec. 2. Pumpkins are placed in designated bins near the Hilliard Municipal Building.

Martin Valdivia was found dead from a gunshot wound in Columbus. Jose D. Guzman Castaneda has been arrested concerning the incident, and investigations are ongoing.

Eric Dearth received a life sentence for raping a child under 13, with possible parole after 30 years and a Tier III sex offender status upon release.