Upper Arlington, Ohio reflected on 2025 events, highlighting the Ladder 72 push-in ceremony and swearing-in of new firefighter/paramedics as a symbol of tradition and local pride.

The Mesquite Police Department thanked the MCPAAA for their volunteer work and donation to the Santa Cop Program during their annual awards banquet. Officer Rodriguez was named Officer of the Year.

Douglas County implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, banning open burning and fireworks to mitigate wildfire risks, with violators facing fines up to $1,010. Some activities like using gas stoves remain permissible.

Westerville, Ohio announces holiday closures of city offices and Community Center on December 25 and January 1, with early closures on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Essential services remain unaffected.

The White Settlement Police Department celebrated its annual Christmas card contest, with six young artists winning and their designs featured on the department's holiday cards.

Consultant data and local organizers say closing Ross’s Station 18 has lengthened engine and ambulance response times, and neighbors are pushing a ballot fix.

Aurora’s ethics overhaul cleared a committee with a higher donation cap and beefed‑up disclosure rules, but aldermen say gaps remain ahead of a possible council vote.

EPCC chemistry honors students presented their research projects, covering topics from bacterial presence in grapes to plant-derived antibiotics and gold nanoparticles synthesis.

Attorney General Brian Schwalb warns of a rising scam involving the 'draining' of gift cards, advising consumers to be careful by inspecting cards for tampering and purchasing from secure sources.

EPCC launches its Wintermester, a 4-week intensive course period, with online tutoring support available 7 days a week to assist students in this accelerated academic session.

Frank LaRose has launched EleXa, a multi-state initiative to improve voter roll accuracy and prevent individuals from illegally voting in multiple states. The network facilitates the exchange of election records among states.

A new Hawaii-based PAC launched Saturday to back mahu and LGBTQIA+ candidates and press for state-level equality measures. Organizers named Michael Golojuch Jr. as president.

El Paso filed a 178‑page climate action plan with the EPA two weeks ago, outlining 40 actions across energy, transport and nature. Staff say implementation will hinge on funding and partnerships.