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Denison’s new Bioreserve manager tackling invasive plants across 350 acres
Josh Cherubini spends his days in the sprawling woods, surveying the trails and maintaining the grounds.
Fire-damaged Avalon Building soon will be a memory
A demolition crew has been eating away at the fire-damaged Avalon Building in downtown Newark during the past week. LEADS, a local organization incorporated in 1966 with the purpose of […]
Licking County school districts get creative to manage bus driver shortage
Just 7% of surveyed districts in Ohio are fully staffed with an adequate number of substitute drivers; nearly 33% of districts rely on substitute drivers and extra trips to transport students; and 13% of districts rely on office staff and mechanics to drive buses.
Newark community drop-in center at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church seeking volunteers, support
The drop-in center has expanded its hours of operation from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. That’s two more days a week and an additional two and a half hours a day for the center.
Local News
St. Albans Fire Department prepares for service cuts after 2024 levy failures
St. Albans Township voters have now rejected an increased fire levy twice this year.
76th annual courthouse lighting event happens the day after Thanksgiving in downtown Newark
For some people, the holiday season began as soon as the Halloween decorations came down. But in Licking County, it begins when the courthouse in the heart of downtown Newark […]
Licking County election results virtually unchanged after absentee and provisional ballots counted
Before certifying the Nov. 5 general election results, the Licking County Board of Elections voted unanimously Monday to reject 654 ballots that did not meet requirements – about 200 more […]
Denison’s historic Doane Hall will undergo renovation and an addition beginning in January
One of the most prominent and historic buildings on the Denison University campus will receive a multi-million-dollar renovation and addition starting in January. The university has raised $25 million of […]
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Arts and Culture
Weathervane Playhouse unveils children’s theater renovations
Donors contributed $75,000 towards new seating, tech and curtains for the rapidly growing children’s theater program.
Courtroom restoration reveals museum-quality artwork and a few well-kept secrets
The seat of justice might not be a place you’d expect to find hidden secrets. But that’s exactly where an art restoration team revealed undisclosed facts – evidence in answering […]
Fall Festival brings Halloween celebrations to OneLove Cafe and Sister Salvage & Soles
The festival, held on Sunday, Oct. 27, brought community members together for group bike rides, a costume contest, live music and games.
Strings of Peace: Harpist Olivia Claggett uses her music to inspire growth
After 17 years, Claggett considers herself one with the harp.
Sports and Recreation
Infirmary Mound Park celebrates new accessible play zones in Licking County
Building the Nature Playscape in Infirmary Mound Park was a “labor of love” over four years.
Thrill-seekers on two wheels transform Horns Hill Park into a renowned mountain-biking destination
People bustled around carrying bikes, books and tools. Walking along the pavement felt almost like being on a city street. Except that most people were covered in dirt and mud; some were bleeding; and all of them were smiling from ear to ear.
Hebron nonprofit American Hero Hunt unites veterans for community, healing
“At the end of the day, it’s not about hunting,” said American Hero Hunt founder Justin Jones. “It’s about being able to have a release from their struggles.”
Meet the Granville resident carrying on a buckeye tradition
Doug Malone’s father began handing out buckeyes to OSU footballers and their coaches before home games in 2005. Doug is carrying on the torch after his father’s death
2024 Election Results
Licking County election results summary
Early results put Branstool in lead in Court of Common Pleas; Jersey Township revitalization issue passes
Incumbent Duane Flowers wins reelection for Licking County Commissioner
Incumbent Duane Flowers will hold on to his seat as a Licking County Commissioner for a fourth term, defeating Granville Township Trustee Bryn Bird in the Nov. 5 election, according […]
Republican Tim Bubb retains county commissioner seat
Republican incumbent Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb will hold onto his seat another four years, based on preliminary election results from the Licking County Board of Elections. Results reported from […]
David Branstool retains Licking County Common Pleas Court judgeship after contested election
Judge David Branstool will hold onto his Licking County Common Pleas Court judgeship after a contentious challenge by Matt Kunsman, a magistrate in the Licking County Common Pleas Court, according […]
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