Ohio's Department of Commerce warns residents about charity scams during the holidays and advises verifying charity legitimacy and being cautious with personal information.

Upper Arlington begins its holiday festivities with events like Santa's Mailbox and the Winter Festival, featuring tree lighting, carriage rides, and Santa encounters.

The Columbus Police Department unveiled a Heritage Center to showcase its history and honor its members, particularly those who died on duty. Chief Mathis highlighted its significance.

Due to Thanksgiving, the Upper Arlington Mayor's Court has rescheduled its session from November 28 to 27. Residents are advised to update their plans accordingly.

Ohio invests $10.9 million in community improvements, benefiting 49 communities across 45 counties. The goal is to foster economic growth and enhance public services.

Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announce Ohio's readiness to advance in chip manufacturing following the CHIPS Act funding approval. The goal is to create the "Silicon Heartland" and boost the state's economy and job market.

The Ohio AG's Office has accepted a petition summary to end qualified immunity for police, leading to potential state constitutional amendment discussions.

An audit reveals that Ohio's electronic checks for Medicaid in-home care services are largely unverified. This highlights the state's struggle to enforce the federal mandate for Electronic Visit Verification.

OSHP is increasing road safety efforts around Thanksgiving. It focuses on seatbelt use and impaired driving prevention, citing past holiday tragedies and stressing sober driving.

Maggie West received Ohio's Outstanding Youth Leadership Award for her community service and leadership, notably as a lifeguard and volunteer in STEM mentorship for girls.

Hilliard introduces a new lightweight pedestrian safety barricade system, debuting at the Tree Lighting event. The system is capable of stopping a truck and designed for easy deployment.

The Ohio Department of Commerce issued fire safety tips for Thanksgiving, highlighting the increased risk of cooking fires on the holiday and providing guidelines for prevention.

The Marysville School Board discussed budget issues and Superintendent Allen's retirement, set for May 2025. A levy failure resulted in increased "pay-to-participate" fees.