🦅 Ohio seeks wildlife officers to protect natural resources and communities. The ODNR Division of Wildlife is hosting information sessions across the state for those interested in this unique career path. Wildlife officers combine law enforcement, conservation, and public service while enforcing regulations and protecting state lands and waterways. Sessions will be held in Central, Northeast, and Northwest Ohio with limited attendance, requiring pre-registration. The hiring process begins this fall with final selections in summer 2026, requiring candidates to have relevant education, pass physical standards, and complete specialized training.
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🎭 Columbus buzzes with Pride, protests, and poignant funeral stories. The Columbus Dispatch covered a busy weekend featuring the Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival, military parades, and "No Kings" protests across Ohio. Meanwhile, state lawmakers work to finalize the two-year budget before the June 30 deadline. A special feature highlights how one funeral home is compassionately handling the growing need for indigent burials, with over 500 people requiring city-funded arrangements last year. The increase in these burials correlates with rising homelessness and greater awareness of available services.
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🍽️ Free summer meals bring relief to Columbus youth. The "Go, Lunch!" program launched by Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is providing free meals to children 18 and under at over 115 locations citywide. Running through August 15, the initiative addresses food insecurity for students who normally receive meals at school. With 1 in 8 Ohioans facing food insecurity, Mayor Andrew Ginther highlighted the program's significance, noting it distributes "hundreds of thousands of meals" during summer. Families can locate meal sites by calling 866-3-HUNGRY or texting keywords like "food" or "meals" to 914-342-7744.
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Highland Preserve Stunner Major Updates: This Highland Lakes stunner is listed at $699,900, featuring a brick exterior backing to a nature preserve, completely updated kitchen and bathrooms, four bedrooms, finished basement, and recent improvements to major home systems.
Quiet Westerville four bedroom bargain: Priced at $369,000, this multi-level Westerville home offers hardwood floors, four bedrooms, and a spacious fenced yard in a quiet cul-de-sac, with recent upgrades including new appliances and flooring.
Bargain home all yours: For $39,900, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Westerville Estates boasts a large double lot, 2 sheds, and all appliances. The motivated seller is only the second owner of this well-maintained property.