The FBI Cleveland Field Office issued a public warning about holiday scams during the seasonal shopping season and urged consumers to be on the lookout of scams that are designed to steal money or obtain personal information.

The partnership aims to help meet workforce demands in Ohio's rapidly growing $3 billion cannabis industry, a news release states.

The PUC urges consumers who are worried about winter heating bills to contact their provider early to discuss affordability options and assistance programs that will help them stay connected.

Under the bill, schoolteachers, childcare workers, doctors, and others in similar positions would be required to report sex abuse material.

House Bill 476 applies to nonprofits, tax-exempt organizations, and schools in good standing under Ohio law and retains all existing oversight requirements, including being at least 18 years of age and a resident of Ohio.

If all unfilled jobs find a candidate, the release states that 25,000 additional children across the Commonwealth could find child care. 

The grants have been made available through the U.S. EPA's Brownfields and Land Revitalization Program and coordinated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

The dispatcher told 21 News that their entire tanker task force was on scene, with hazmat suits, after Brickyard Auto Parts was allegedly burning a large pile of scrap. 

According to the release, Connolly is a lifelong Ohioan and grew up working at a local business before teaching himself the trade of tattooing and building a small business of his own.

Eric Doutt, who was charged in two Pennsylvania counties, was charged with felony possession with intent to deliver for selling cocaine on multiple occasions while under police surveillance.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation Director Pamela Boratyn announced a $13.5 million investment for 28 public transit projects in the state, according to a news release.

The PSP is requesting new, unwrapped toys that can be dropped off in the lobby of their station until Dec. 17, 2025. 

The Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) program is now available at no cost to all Ohio children and young adults aged 20 and under.

On Friday, Governor Josh Shapiro spoke about the availability of SNAP benefits for Pennsylvanians following the commonwealth's court victory, directing the Trump Administration to fully fund SNAP payments for November.

The Ohio Department of Development reported that the Winter Crisis Program assisted more than 73,000 households in Ohio, providing $25.5 million in benefits last year.

Governor Josh Shapiro announced Friday that $5 million in state funding will be given to Feeding Pennsylvania, a non-profit network that aims to help end hunger around the state, to distribute through its network of food banks across the Commonwealth. 

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Monday that Ohio school leaders can apply for a share of the $9.01 million in grants for safety-related projects for the 2026-27 school year.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has welcomed its second baby elephant this calendar year, a historic milestone it is calling a victory for conservation.

Five remaining universities have been weighing an offer from President Donald Trump to sign a “compact” for higher education.

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro says political violence discourages people from running for office, urges more accountability.