JACKSONTOWN – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 5 invites the public to an open house regarding a proposed project to develop transportation infrastructure improvements that will improve mobility and support economic growth along the State Route 161 / State Route 37 corridor in eastern Franklin County and western Licking County. As this is an open house meeting, you’re welcome to stop by whenever is convenient between 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. No formal presentation …

Newark, Ohio — October 15, 2025 — The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Licking and Knox Counties (MHR Board) today announced the launch of a comprehensive Behavioral Health Disaster Preparedness Project to strengthen how our communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from traumatic events due to a wide variety of disasters. The Board has retained Jim Adams, President of …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A lawsuit was filed in Franklin County on Thursday against the Ohio High School Athletic Association that could result in an emergency referendum vote of OHSAA member schools on a bylaw that would allow high school student-athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness (NIL). If the membership votes in favor of a proposal, it would …

Ohio Cardinal ConferenceGirls Soccer All Conference 2025 Offensive POY Charli Murphy Jr. West HolmesCo-Defensive POY Haylee Bond Sr. AshlandMaggie Arnett Sr. LexingtonCoach of the Year Lee Hunt Ashland1st Team 2nd TeamZoe Borowicz Sr. Lexington Jersie Palmer Frosh. LexingtonAmelia Hunt Sr. Ashland Cambree Howe Jr. MadisonMorgan Harrod Jr. Lexington Rowyn Garn Soph. AshlandAvah Newsome Sr. Madison Bridget McCrate Sr. DoverPeyton Grafe …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the official football computer ratings on Tuesday. The weekly ratings report is released each Tuesday for the remainer of the season, leading up to the final report on Sunday, October 26. The top 12 in each region will qualify for the playoffs, with the top four seeds getting a first-round bye. …

NEWARK, OH – October 14, 2025 — A Newark man will spend at least 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to the brutal killing of his girlfriend last year. On Monday, Andrew Hoskinson was sentenced to 15 years to life for the murder of 26-year-old Tala Smith. The sentencing comes just days after Hoskinson changed his plea to guilty, …

After a four day jury trial, a Delaware County jury found Tara Jones, age 40, guilty of one count of Involuntary Manslaughter (a felony of the first degree, one count of Involuntary Manslaughter (a felony of the third degree), one count of Improperly Furnishing Firearms to a Minor (a felony of the fifth degree), Permitting Drug Abuse (a felony of …

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) this week introduced House Bill 498, the Ohio Self Defense Act, to ensure Ohioans are fully protected when exercising their right to self-defense. “Ohioans should never be placed in legal jeopardy simply for taking defensive action in the face of an imminent threat,” said Rep. Lear. “This …

COLUMBUS, OH — The Franklin County Board of Commissioners has announced the appointment of Andrena Austin as Director of Economic Engagement & Community Development (EECD), effective Monday, October 13. Ms. Austin previously served as the county’s Economic Opportunity Administrator within the EECD division, where she led initiatives to strengthen local business ecosystems and foster inclusive economic growth. With more than 25 …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced the approval of five projects that will create 218 new jobs and retain nearly 1,165 jobs statewide.   During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional …