The City of Upper Arlington is enhancing its recycling efforts after the holidays with programs for recycling holiday lights, collecting Christmas trees, composting food waste, and managing electronic waste.

Ohio's Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill 109, enhancing the State Medical Board's ability to address sexual misconduct by healthcare professionals, including stricter reporting and suspension rules.

The article discusses the Ohio Department of Commerce’s warning on the importance of safely storing cannabis to prevent accidental ingestion by children, especially during the holidays.

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services warns SNAP recipients about increased skimming fraud, provides tips, and offers a process for requesting replacement funds.

CCS Pathway Express took students to the Columbus Zoo for a STEM-focused excursion. The excursion integrated hands-on activities, literacy, and community engagement while ensuring inclusivity through free transportation and language interpreters.

The City's 2025 Capital Improvement Program has launched, investing over $112 million in infrastructure upgrades, including road, waterline, sewer, and pedestrian safety improvements. Projects like Redding Road's transformation are underway.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed Executive Order 2024-09D, amending Rule 4123-6-08 of the Ohio Administrative Code regarding workers' compensation.

Governor Mike DeWine signed new Ohio bills affecting the environment, privacy, armed services, adoption laws, health awareness, education, environmental concerns, and emergency services.

Ohio's Auditor's office reports Crosby Township fiscal officers face over $54,600 in recovery charges for penalties and fees from late tax payment issues.

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.