Education

A statewide law enforcement effort led by the U.S. Marshals located 79 missing and endangered children ages 6 to 17 across Ohio during an August initiative known as Operation Meridian.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has expanded its probe into spring state testing after a vendor flagged irregularities at 52 additional school buildings, including several in Franklin County.

The Central Ohio Transit Authority has launched Line 30, a new daily fixed bus route connecting Hilliard, Upper Arlington, Ohio State University, and Downtown Columbus every 30 minutes.