Columbus Alternative High School (CAHS) earned a Bronze distinction on the 2024 AP School Honor Roll for exceptional Advanced Placement program performance.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine reports a 9% drop in overdose deaths for a second year, outpacing the national average, with ongoing efforts in naloxone distribution and treatment expansion.

Ohio's Appalachian region receives over $8.2 million in ARC grants to boost economic growth and counter coal industry job losses through the POWER Initiative.

Ohio's Attorney General and 24 others filed a brief to the Supreme Court seeking to remove 1,600 noncitizens from Virginia's voter rolls, challenging a District Court decision.

Ohio launched new "reading spaces" in WIC clinics to promote children's literacy, endorsed by Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine with book readings.

Ohio announced six new projects that will create 415 jobs and retain 1,118, contributing $24 million in payroll and $1.1 billion in investments across various sectors.

Kaleese Vickers-Ghee, a Marion-Franklin High School student, shadowed Columbus City Schools Superintendent Dr. Angela Chapman, gaining insights into educational leadership.

Moler Elementary School, led by Principal Jameica Shoultz, has introduced the Comfortable Cafeteria program to improve students' social skills at lunchtime.

State Rep. Darnell Brewer of Cleveland was honored with the o4a Advocacy Award and appointed to the Ohio Department of Health’s CHW Center for Excellence Board.

Principal Austin Taylor has significantly impacted Northtowne Elementary, improving its Ohio School Report Card rating and dedicating 24 years to education after leaving his shoe store business.

Ohio announces $25.9 million in housing support through "Welcome Home Ohio" to aid landbanks in construction and renovation projects for income-eligible residents.

Ohio has released an Emergency Action Plan for cardiac emergencies in schools and sports venues, as new state law mandates AEDs and training for their use.

Jo Ann Davidson, Ohio's first female House Speaker, died at the age of 97, leaving a significant legacy in state politics.