Adams County 28 Education 35 Scholarships Awarded by the Adams County Community FoundationAmes earns Hillsboro Order of the Eastern Star scholarshipCommissioners Support Work to Improve Child CareIrwin Scholarships Awarded to WUPAD StudentsKirsten Campbell Awarded Seaman Lions Club ScholarshipLima City Schools Honor Teachers and Staff for Reaching Milestones in Years of ServiceMHS Students Receive Lockhart Memorial Scholarships Missing Children Adams County deputies seeking public’s help in locating missing 17-year-oldFamily And Officials Looking For Missing 16-Year-Old
Allen County 89 Arts and Entertainment High School Artists Display Artwork in 36th Annual Kewpee High School Art InvitationalStudents of Art Possible Ohio Dance Group Perform on Stage at the Civic Center Celebration of Children Lima Teen Runs for RoyaltyMeet the 9-Year-Old Spreading Courage With Hundreds of Teddy Bears
Ashland County 131 Education ‘Housekeeping’ Items Approved During 2 Board Members’ First Ashland City Schools Meeting179th Cyberspace Wing, Richland Area Chamber Hosts Coding Camp for High Schoolers5th Graders Exercise Creativity in Mapleton’s Computer Lab62nd Annual Mohican District Science Day to be Held at AU on March 256th-Grade Salespeople: Hillsdale Middle School Flea Market Returns for Another YearACWHCC Board Discusses Bond Sales for School Upgrade & Remodeling ProjectAshland Area Schools Unsure About Arming Teachers, Per new Ohio Legislation Health Matters Cincinnati Children’s and Akron Children’s launch collaboration to elevate pediatric cardiology and heart surgery in Northern OhioOhio schools evacuated after students fall ill and dozens hospitalized
Ashtabula County 18 Child Abduction New Mexico man sentenced to 28 years in prison for abducting, raping Ashtabula County girl Education Appalachian Ohio’s public schools face tough choices with potential state, federal funding cutsAshtabula Area City Schools Expand Digital Hall Passes ProgramAshtabula Lakeside High School to be Closed ‘for the Time being’ after Snow Causes Part of Roof to CollapseConneaut Elementary School to Add Inclusive Equipment and Accessibility Path to PlaygroundEngineers recommend tear down at Lakeside High School following roof collapseFuture of Lakeside High School hangs in balance after levy fails as lawsuit continuesGov. DeWine says state helping to make schools as safe as possible following Minnesota mass shooting
Athens County 24 Arts and Entertainment A Converted Big Blue Bus Becomes a Roving art Studio for Children in Southeast Ohio Education ‘You Will Rise to The Occasion’19 Bishop Flaget Students Score Excellent or Superior at District 12 Science FairACBDD and Beacon School Celebrate 2024 GraduateAlexander Local Schools Predicts Layoffs and New Fees for Students if its Operating Levy Fails AgainAlexander School District is Putting a Renewal of its Income Tax Levy Back on the BallotAthens County Children Services Host April EventsAthens County school district placed in fiscal emergency after $3M deficit
Auglaize County 7 Education Cridersville Students Motivated by the “GOOD” ProgramMinster Council Recognizes Scholarship Winner, Approves Street ResurfacingThreat prompts lockdown for St. Marys City SchoolsUnlocking the Archive: Looking back at Bremen High School Neglect No Children Injured In Cridersville Bus CrashOne Celina Teen Killed, Another Seriously Injured in Crash With Tanker Truck
Bedford County 2 Education Central Primary School Teacher a Finalist in National Teacher Contest Neglect UPDATE: Mexican Citizens Charged for Allegedly Abducting 15 Years-old Girl in Ohio
Belmont County 59 Celebration of Children Barnesville Cheerleading honored as state championsBMS Student Wins State and ATVMX Championships Child Sexual Abuse Assistant Belmont County EMA director charged with soliciting a minorOhio sheriff’s office says a man charged with rape is in custody after missing courtOhio teacher child Sexual Abuse case sent to grand jury, images included Young ChildrenTeacher in Court Over Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges as Judge Bars Contact With ChildrenWANTED: Ohio Sheriff’s Office looking for man who allegedly raped a child
Brown County 10 Celebration of Children ‘So proud of her’: Teen hailed as hero after saving family in Brown County head-on crash Children in Conflict with the Law Police: Four Teens Face Charges, Accused of Causing over $10,000 in Damage at Brown County Fairgrounds
Butler County 122 Celebration of Children Butler Tech Student Earns Perfect Score on ACTMcCarty awarded Liberty Band Scholarship Child Sexual Abuse Butler County Woman Arrested Over Alleged Distribution of Explicit Content Involving ChildrenCincinnati man facing 17 rape counts ‘facing multiple life sentences’Former West Chester Social Worker, Youth Counselor Given $500K Bond for Allegedly Raping Multiple ChildrenMiddletown Woman Sent to Prison for Sex Video with Young Child in BackgroundNew details released in case against Lakota teacher accused of having sex with studentOhio Man Indicted on 34 Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges After Months-Long ProbeWest Chester Social Worker Facing Allegations of Grooming, Abusing Multiple Children
Carroll County 3 Education Malvern Preschool Earns 5-Star Rating Health Matters Parade to support 4-year-old in his cancer battle set for Sunday
Champaign County 8 Child Sexual Abuse Urbana Coach; Teacher Pleads Guilty to Pandering Child Pornography Education Graham schools earns highest in several areas in Champaign County on state report cardGraham schools keep replacing bad HVAC systems, say building temps above 64Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Seeks CBI Instructor at Urbana High SchoolURBANA CITY SCHOOLS SUMMER FOOD PROGRAMUrbana High School to march in Washington Memorial Day Parade next year
Clark County 146 Arts and Entertainment Springfield Junior Civic Theatre to Present ‘Annie Jr.’ Celebration of Children Kettering Students Invent Device so Friend can Throw First Pitch at Dragons Game
Clermont County 70 Celebration of Children Complaints, Objections Swept Aside as 15-Year-Old Girl Claims Record for 101-Pound CatfishOhio Teenager Catches Record-Breaking 101-Pound Blue Catfish Children and Family Support Service ‘It’s been a Game Changer:’ Tri-State Nonprofit Receives $1 Million to Help Underserved Families
Clinton County 13 Celebration of Children 9-Year-Old and Family Become Entrepreneurs Child Loss Collapsed Staircase Traps Family in Deadly Ohio House Fire, Mother and Five Children KilledMother, Four Children Killed in Early Morning Ohio House Fire; Another Child Missing
Columbiana County 62 Arts and Entertainment Local nonprofit makes Christmas bright for kids in need Child Loss Tragedy in Ohio: Police Launch Death Investigation After 9-Month-Old Child Found Unresponsive in Suspected Drowning
Coshocton County 5 Education The Grand Tour will be Focus of Summer Program for Children at Johnson-Humrickhouse MuseumThree Scholarships Presented During West Lafayette-Ridgewood Alumni Banquet Neglect Former Virginia Assistant Principal Charged With Child Neglect in Case of Student Who Shot TeacherToddler Killed in Farm Accident in Coshocton County
Crawford County 34 Celebration of Children Jackson High School freshman wins National Civics BeeOlentangy Berlin Senior one of Just two Ohio Students Named a U.S. Presidential Scholar Education Buckeye Central Robotics Teams Headed to State TournamentBuckeye Central teachers vying to become America’s Favorite TeacherBucyrus City Schools Announces Free Summer Lunch Program for ChildrenBucyrus City Schools Awarded $696,675 Ohio Career Technical Education Equipment GrantBucyrus Public Library Announces 2024 Summer Reading ProgramsColonel Crawford Lions Club Hosts Annual Halloween Party for C.C. School District ChildrenColonel Crawford Welcomes New Leadership and sets the Stage for the Upcoming Schoolyear
Cuyahoga County 1103 Arts and Entertainment Hudson, Lakewood high schools shine at 2025 Dazzle Awards at Playhouse SquareMuseum of Illusions Opens in Downtown ClevelandQuiet Carnival to creates fun, inclusive space for children with autismThis children’s concert promises bubbles, puppets and a song that has parents clutching their pearlsThis student-led musical is taking the stage Bullying Mean Girls Bully 9-Year-Old: North Royalton Police Blotter
Darke County 22 Education $68,337 Raised to Help Feed Children Within Darke CountyAchievement Center for Educational Success (ACES) Celebrates Success of StudentAlchemy Vocal Music Scholarship Awarded to Asia Thompson of Greenville High SchoolDecolores Students Attend FestivalGHS Career Tech Classes Finish ProjectsGreenville City Schools Closed Wednesday After Severe StormsGreenville Schools Cleaning up After Tornado Missing Children Missing Darke County 15-year-old girl found safe
Defiance County 14 Children in Conflict With The Law Teen Arrested After Fish-Killing Incident at Defiance Pet StoreTeenager arrested for hoax bomb threat at Defiance County school Education Ayersville Spelling BeeDefiance school board recognize Combs for American Legion Americanism and Government TestDream Center students highlighted at board meeting, service dog makes visitFairview High School uses $34,000 Donation to Upgrade Warriors Weight RoomGreg Schubert Appointed to Vacant Ayersville School Board PositionHicksville Kindergarten Celebrates the Marriage of Q & UNortheastern names new principals at one high school, one elementary
Delaware County 41 Education A Major Ohio University’s Big Promise: Full Tuition Scholarships for Local High School GradsAppeals court sides with parent group in fight over Ohio school district’s pronoun policyBuckeye Valley Schools Seek Voter Approval for $100M Bond IssueDACC Students Take Part in Signing DayDelaware City families face school crowding amid population growthDelaware County deputies tackle dangerous Olentangy school zoneFederal court to hear challenges against Olentangy Local Schools’ gender pronoun policy Health Matters Nine-year-old Powell girl battles rare cancer, inspires othersYouth find mental wellness in nature
Douglas County 2 Education Chaparral Parents Express Growing Frustration Over Truancy Issues Sexual Abuse Married Substitute Teacher Caught Undressed in Car With Student, Deputies Say
Erie County 25 Child Sexual Abuse Ohio School District Cuts Ties With Football Coach After Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges Children and Family Support Pilot Program Aims to Place More Foster Children in Erie, Huron counties
Fairfield County 46 Children in Conflict with the Law Lancaster 12 Year-old Arrested for Allegedly Making Bomb Threat at School; Mom Says he’s Innocent Education ‘Our students are going to suffer,’ Pickerington Schools divided over levy disagreementsAmanda-Clearcreek School District Unveils New Electric BusesAttorney Says Bullying at Fairfield School Led to Fractured Neck for TeenagerBerne Union Elementary School Receives $5,000 Innovation Grant for STEM ClassroomBuckeye Automotive Supports Lancaster High School With Purchase of New ScoreboardGrandview Heights Schools’ $69.5 Million Bond PassesLongtime Lancaster County School Bus Driver Recognized in Unlikely Place
Fayette County 5 Education Washington Local Schools Board Enters Negotiation With Superintendent Candidate Neglect Fayette County Student Airlifted to Hospital After Being Struck by Vehicle Following Bus Drop-OffSheriff: Student Hit by Car After Getting off School Bus in Fayette County
Franklin County 2402 Family Finance: Why One Stream Is Never Enough Family Finance: Why Tracking Money Changes Everything Ohio Lawmakers Push “Foster-to-College” Plan to Protect Children Ohio Lawmakers Revise Childcare Fraud Bill as Debate Over Oversight Powers Intensifies Adoption 15,000 Children Adopted Through Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Program8 Children in Franklin County find their Forever Homes on National Adoption DaySisters Reunited After 60 Years Apart: ‘I Saw Her, and I knew Who She Was’ Arts & Entertainment A TRIBE FOR JAZZ PARTNERS WITH COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS & OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY ON OTTERBEIN SUMMER MUSIC EXPERIENCEBattle of the bands to benefit children in need takes place Friday night at KEMBA Live!Columbus Students Take the Stage to Celebrate 25 Years of MLK Jr. Youth Oratorical ExcellenceHow Columbus played a role in the start of NickelodeonKIDZ BOP returning to the Ohio State FairLICI Hosts 300 Kids At Annual Children’s Christmas PartyOhio Representatives File New Bill to Protect Kid Influencers
Fulton County 15 Child Sexual Abuse Archbold man indicted on 19 counts including pandering sexually-oriented matter involving a childArchbold man sentenced to 25 years for child sexual abuse chargesFayette Schools Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes Involving a 15-Year-Old Child Education Archbold school board accepts three resignation retirementsBreaking down the impact of the Pike-Delta-York school levyDelta High School Parent Speaks out After Son Told to Remove Pants at SchoolEvergreen High School Celebrates Band Director Retiring After 34-Year CareerFour County Career Center names four ‘Students of the Month”Fulton Co. superintendents rail against idea of district consolidationNo Wrongdoing Found for Delta Principal who told Student to Remove Pants During Search, District says
Gallia County 5 Physical Abuse Woman Accused of Physically Forcing Kids to Remain in Tub with Dangerously Hot Water, Leaving Them With Burns Sexual Abuse Former Gallia County Wrestling Coach Sent to Prison for Sex Offense and Endangering ChildrenFormer Gallia County Wrestling Coach, Teacher Charged With RapeOhio Cell phone Repairman Caught ‘Stashing’ Nude Photos of Minor Customers: Ohio AG
Geauga County 31 Celebration of Children West G Student Wins Prestigious Award Child Abduction 1 arrested, 2 at large: Amish mother recounts home invasion, attempted kidnapping of 8-year-old
Greene County 66 Arts and Entertainment Young’s Jersey Dairy changes Easter Egg Hunt due to rising egg prices Celebration of Children Bellbrook High School drone team wins national title fourth year in a row
Guernsey County 7 Child Sexual Abuse Ohio man charged with alleged rape and sex crimes against multiple childrenOhio man gets over 30 years in prison for having child sexual abuse material Education Area high School Seniors Receive Scholarships from Guernsey-Muskingum Electric CoopCambridge City Schools Approves Second Oil and Gas Lease Agreement with EAP Ohio LLCKenli Norman receives Guernsey County Retired Teachers Association scholarship
Hamilton County 730 Adoption Ohio Man Adopts 5 Siblings As Foster Children Arts and Entertainment ‘It’s Also for Adults’: The Education Behind New Kids Exhibit at Cincinnati Museum CenterCincinnati 10-year-old goes TikTok viral for his stellar voice: ‘Put this child on Broadway’Cincinnati Art Club Harnessing the Creativity of Local StudentsCincinnati entertainment venue hosts children’s Easter egg huntCincinnati Museum Center Opens Kids’ Town Park for Region’s Youngest LearnersGreater Cincinnati teen gets animated with role in new Pixar miniseriesNewly Released Movie Used Ohio High School as Filming Location
Hancock County 20 Children in Conflict with the Law Findlay police: Officer Shoots Juvenile who Allegedly Fired Shot During Foot PursuitTeen’s Death Ruled Homicide Digital Focus Ohio mother says stalker is targeting her children on TikTok with violent threats
Hardin County 9 Education 2025-2026 Midwest Regional Preschool ScreeningBlue Star Mothers of America, Hardin County Present Honor Cords to Upper Sandusky 2024 Graduates Planning to EnlistDedicated Educator Preparing to Retire After Five Decades of Nurturing StudentsHardin Northern School’s Junior Class Shows Dedication During Service WeekHardin Student Leaders from KHSKenston School Board Seeking to Put Levy on BallotKenton Rotary Recently Hosted Simon Kenton School Supervisor and Intervention Specialist Craig Ludwig
Harrison County 6 Child Care “This is about making a difference” Two women open new childcare facility in Ohio Education Harrison Central Students Receive Scholarships From Cadiz Alumni AssociationHarrison Elementary Holds Successful Literacy NightMillage for Harrison County School Bond Levy Being Lowered
Henry County 6 Education Local school superintendent arrested after drunken crash in golf cart, police say Missing Children Teenager reported missing from Napoleon
Highland County 16 Celebration of Children County Girl Scouts Earn Gold AwardsFairfield Local High School students win top honors at Regional IGen Ignition Day Drug Abuse Boy Dead After Overdosing On Common Allergy Medicine In TikTok Challenge
Holmes County 4 Child Sexual Abuse Ex-Ohio Missionary Charged with Sexually Abusing Four Children in Haiti Education East Holmes Teachers And Staff Recognized as School Year End
Huron County 11 Celebration of Children Sixth Grade C-H-A-M-P Education 10 Scholarships Awarded to Fisher-Titus Families
Jackson County 14 Child Sexual Abuse ‘Monsters Belong Behind Bars’: Ohio Man Sentenced for Child Rape Education Historic Event: Ohio Supreme Court to Hold Session at Jackson Middle School, Engaging Local StudentsHistoric Event: Ohio Supreme Court to Hold Session at Jackson Middle School, Engaging Local StudentsJM Students earn ESC Art Awards
Jefferson County 42 Arts and Entertainment Two local high school seniors selected for Ohio All-State Choir Celebration of Children Local students’ spooky stories to be published in national anthologyOhio Catfish Record? New Richmond 15-Year-Old Catches Monster While Jug FishingSteubenville student helps team take second place in National robotics competition
Knox County 19 Child Sexual Abuse Trial Set for Fall as New Albany Church Leader Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges Amid Leak Scandal Inquiry Education Centerburg Schools Asks Community Support for PI LevyCenterburg Schools Permanent Improvement Levy FailsDanville Superintendent: Levy Would Help Modernize District FacilitiesDanville Voters to Decide School’s Renewable Income Tax LevyEast Knox Local School District Announce Baird as its New SuperintendentEast Knox Parents Fighting Religion at Public School Board MeetingsEast Knox School Board Approves to Participate in Free Meals Program for Students
Lake County 78 Celebration of Children Junior at Madison Comprehensive High School Gets Perfect Score on 2 Parts of ACT TestPainesville Fourth-Grader Finishes Fifth in Section in National Chess Tournament Child Road Safety Willoughby Schools, Police Launch Initiative to Promote Safer Teen Driving
Lawrence County 10 Education Burlington Elementary Students Learn to Make Apple ButterBurlington Elementary Students Learn to Make Apple ButterRewarded for GivingSouth Point Math Stars Rewarded at ShakeryThe Fourth Was With Them Physical Abuse 2 children killed in ATV crash, officials sayWoman Indicted For Abandoning Fetus in Dumpster
Licking County 27 Child Abduction Columbus man who triggered a 2024 Amber Alert sentenced for kidnapping daughter in Newark Child Sexual Abuse Man charged with child porn and sex with animal in Licking County, dog owner also chargedReynoldsburg man accused of repeated sexual contact with 7-year-old girl over two months