Olentangy Orange High School Principal Monica Asher was placed on administrative leave after sending a controversial message following Trump's election victory.

Ohio Department of Commerce releases a free Holiday Gift Budgeting Guide to help Ohioans manage spending during the festive season. Average winter holiday spending is expected to reach $902 per person.

Luvata, Ohio, is expanding its Delaware facilities, adding 50 jobs to support the electric vehicle market. A new 128,000-square-foot space will be unveiled after a November 8 ceremony.

Nominations for Upper Arlington's 2025 Wall of Honor, recognizing notable past residents, are open. The latest honoree will be honored at a ceremony on May 18.

Officer Jeff Long of the Hilliard Police has been honored with the STAR award by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office for exemplifying selflessness, teamwork, accountability, and respect.

The Columbus Police Academy graduates its 145th class with a badge-pinning ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday. The 39 new officers have completed over 30 weeks of training.

Ohio AG Dave Yost files a lawsuit against ZoomInfo Technologies over allegations of securities fraud, aiming to recover $75.9 million lost by state pension funds.

Brandarius Agnew has been found guilty of murdering William Dammond, with the Franklin County judge delivering the verdict and sentencing scheduled for Jan. 14, 2025.

The City Hall Improvement Project in Westerville will centralize services. City departments will relocate during the 18-24 month renovation, and public meetings will move to the Justice Center in January 2025.

Mold and mushrooms caused by a water leak in Lawrence Tower at Ohio State University have caused health concerns and led to the relocation of around 40 students.

Worthington City Schools is debating allowing religious release time for LifeWise Academy amidst concerns over church-state separation and potential student coercion, awaiting the outcome of a state bill that could mandate such policies.

Mayor Ginther proposes a $1.23 billion budget for Columbus in 2025, focusing on safety, housing, and support for youth and vulnerable populations, with significant funding for police and fire departments.

Jessica Gibson has been appointed the new fiscal officer for the City of Hilliard, whose responsibilities include accounting and financial reporting.