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.

The Ohio OBM released the 2025 fiscal health report card, confirming a clean audit and providing detailed and summarized financial statements for public review.

The Upper Arlington Police Division, led by Detective Andy Wuertz, received a top DEA award for cracking a $300 million international crypto drug laundering case.

Upper Arlington invites bids for community surveys, garage door maintenance, and architectural services. The city's website lists specific projects and deadlines, emphasizing non-discrimination in hiring practices.

The Ohio Department of Commerce offers advice on handling post-holiday debt as consumer spending hits record levels. It promotes strategies for managing and mitigating debt.

Ohio's Parents' Bill of Rights, sponsored by State Rep. D.J. Swearingen, has been signed into law to increase parental oversight of children's health in schools.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed three bills championed by State Rep. Thomas Hall. The bills focused on technology infrastructure, first responder privacy, and township government support.

Heidi Workman was sworn in as the State Representative for Ohio's 72nd House District, focusing on self-governance and fiscal policies to support local families and businesses.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 322, creating a grooming offense, to bolster child protection and hold accountable those who fail to report suspected child abuse.