Law students like Natalie Gottfried and Kaela Orrell provide pro bono legal services, aiding those with past legal issues and immigrants seeking asylum and contributing significantly to legal aid efforts.

Ohio's House Bill 496, signed into law, revises property tax regulations and updates county auditors' roles to streamline property tax administration.

Ohio's political community honored Ben Espy's legacy, recognizing his service as a former state Senate Minority Leader and Columbus City Council member. Attorney General Dave Yost commended his visionary leadership.

Ohio Governor DeWine has established a Missing Persons Working Group to improve missing person case responses, with diverse experts collaborating for effective strategies.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has allocated $7.5 million in safety grants to 28 colleges for campus security enhancements such as improved locks, surveillance systems, and lighting.

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.