The Ohio Department of Transportation provides a travel forecast to help Ohioans plan holiday commutes. With 4.9 million expected travelers, the forecast is 2.9% higher than last year.

Ohio's ODJFS has upgraded its tech to simplify unemployment services, allowing claims via chat, phone, or text, and providing after-hours info access.

AAA predicts 119.3 million Americans will travel for the holidays, with Ohio seeing a record 4.9 million travelers. This has prompted ODOT to offer travel timing tips.

Hilliard's recreation and wellness campus made notable progress in 2024, with a video overview and anticipation for the 2025 launch. The project includes The Well facility, an athletics complex, the Cosgray Road Extension, and a new fire station.

Ashley Combs is elevated to Acting City Manager in Middletown, following her trajectory within the city government and a tenure as the city’s planner and Assistant City Manager.

Ohio's ODNR now provides its boating education course online in Spanish, enhancing safety and inclusivity for Spanish-speaking boaters.

Columbus City Schools is advancing towards sustainability by collaborating with the Energy CLASS program, focusing on energy-efficient practices to benefit the environment and budget.

Whitehall City Council voted 6-1 against probing allegations of a toxic work environment in their Police Department amid debate on transparency and trust in police leadership. Public opinion was divided during the session on the issue.

The Columbus City School Board voted to close five schools as part of a realignment strategy. The decision, which was met with mixed reactions among parents and staff, will be phased in from the 2026-27 school year.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose received a suspicious package containing a powdery substance at his home, which prompted a comprehensive law enforcement response.

Rep. Pizzulli toured Manchester Local School District, focusing on equitable school funding, particularly for rural Appalachian areas, aligning with Ohio's Fair School Funding Plan.

A former Hocking County Commissioner, Jessica Dicken, owes $191.84 after a special audit uncovered $25,000 in fraudulent activities, including theft. She'd previously paid restitution for illicit credit card use.

Ohio leads a class-action lawsuit against ZoomInfo, alleging the company engaged in securities fraud, resulting in a $75.9 million loss for state pension funds.