Marion City Hall will close for MLK Day, but essential services such as sanitation, buses, and the senior center will operate normally.

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.

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.

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'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.

Delaware Citizens Academy opens enrollment for a series providing insights into city operations, including interactive sessions and tours, limited to 20 participants starting mid-February.

Columbus prepares for its annual Martin Luther King Jr. march and program, emphasizing unity and the civil rights leader's legacy, with the event starting at the Lincoln Theatre.

The Columbus City Council is conducting interviews for the District 7 seat, with sessions scheduled but no decisions to be made during them. An appointment is expected in the coming weeks.

Columbus City Council is concluding its public hearings on the proposed $1.23 billion budget for 2025. Before voting, the council invited department heads and the community to provide input.

Ohio AG Yost released a report on investigations into officer-involved incidents, detailing 329 cases from 2019 to 2024 and encouraging transparency by publicizing files.