James Barrett pleaded guilty to misuse of a credit card and dereliction of duty, agreeing to pay $35,719.25 and accepting a four-year public employment ban.

Columbus receives a $90,000 grant to support women entrepreneurs through the Columbus Financial Empowerment Center, as part of the Small Business Boost initiative.

Ohio's Auditor found that Mercy Home Health Services improperly received $661,717 in Medicaid payments, with a repayment of $760,295 sought by the state.

Ohio allocates $8 million for tech and training to link education with workforce demands, benefitting higher education and technical centers with industry-standard equipment.

Hilliard Athletic Complex has introduced eco-friendly turf made from organic woodchips called BrockFILL, replacing crumb rubber for a cooler, sustainable playing surface.

D. Grant Crawford is named Westerville's new Director of Public Service, following a 17-year career including leading Powell's Public Service department.

ODOT has opened a renovated rest area in Meigs County, Ohio, to enhance safety and tourism, featuring amenities like rocking chairs and local attraction displays.

Columbus City Schools held their first VEX Robotics Competition & STEM Expo at Northland High School, highlighting student innovation and problem-solving in technology.

Ohio Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel initiated the construction of a new technical center at Bryan Middle/High School to enhance technical education and workforce readiness.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the distribution of $1.2 million in grants to eight counties to combat addiction in jails, part of a $60 million opioid settlement fund.

Upper Arlington partners with local schools, and starting in April 2025, event center renters will be able to project personalized drone messages on the high school walls.

The Columbus fire union has expressed concerns about a lack of vehicles, which affects emergency responses and training. Despite requests for more funding, the fleet budget remains low. Vehicle shortages are expected to persist until at least 2026.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 54, an $11 billion transportation budget, focusing on infrastructure improvements and safety, effective from July 1.