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Newark Sheetz hosts car show fundraiser for local kids
Jul 20, 2025
The Sheetz on 21st Street in Newark will host a community car show to raise funds for its annual Sheetz for the Kids program, which provides Christmas gifts for local children.
Ohio & Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration in Newark
Jun 24, 2025
The city of Newark invites the community to the 200th anniversary of the Ohio & Erie Canal, a vital artery of trade and transportation that once flowed through the heart of downtown.
Union Ridge solar farm begins construction in Licking County
May 13, 2025
RWE has announced the commencement of onsite construction at its Union Ridge Solar farm in Licking County, Ohio.
Lanterns in Licking County Friday commemorate Paul Revere's ride
Apr 14, 2025
Licking County will illuminate two large lanterns on the facade of the Licking County Administration Building in downtown Newark on April 18 to commemorate Paul Revere's 1775 ride.
Licking County voters to consider children services replacement tax
Apr 1, 2025
Licking County residents are set to vote on several initiatives, including a property tax replacement aimed at supporting children's services, fire protection, emergency medical services, and utilities aggregation.
Licking County voters to consider children services replacement tax
Mar 31, 2025
Licking County residents are set to vote on several initiatives, including a property tax replacement aimed at supporting children's services, fire protection, emergency medical services, and utilities aggregation.
Licking County hires Combs as planning director
Mar 23, 2025
Carson Combs has been appointed as the new planning director for Licking County, bringing over 20 years of experience in urban and regional planning, zoning administration, and land use policy.
Truck driver's trial in six-person fatal crash continued until May
Feb 25, 2025
The trial of a Zanesville, Ohio man, Jacob McDonald, charged in connection with a six-person fatal crash on Interstate 70 in November 2023, has been postponed to May 5.
Etna Township Trustee Evans: ‘Developers aren’t paying anything, and it's the residents who are footing the bill’
Feb 24, 2025
Etna Township Trustee Mark Evans is speaking out about the significant financial strain caused by development practices and alleged mismanagement in his community.
Infighting and legal battles threaten Etna Township's growth amid Licking County development boom
Feb 17, 2025
Etna Township, located near major tech hubs in Licking County, is becoming a key area for large distribution centers, but internal conflicts threaten to hinder its growth.
Licking Regional Water District Director Roberts on Pet Run wastewater plant proposal: ‘I know the concept of wastewater plants doesn’t have great optics to it’
Feb 14, 2025
The Licking Regional Water District is awaiting feedback from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on a proposed wastewater treatment facility following a public hearing on Jan. 23 and a Jan. 30 deadline for written comments.
Licking Regional Water District Director Roberts on Pet Run wastewater plant proposal: ‘I know the concept of wastewater plants doesn’t have great optics to it’
Feb 7, 2025
The Licking Regional Water District is awaiting feedback from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on a proposed wastewater treatment facility following a public hearing on Jan. 23 and a Jan. 30 deadline for written comments.
Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties May meeting schedule
Apr 27, 2021
Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties has released its schedule of events for May.
Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties releases April meeting calendar
Mar 22, 2021
Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties has released the following calendar of events for April...
Mabel Margarete (Swick) Beever
Nov 7, 2020
Mabel Margarete (Swick) Beever, 101, of Homer, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020.
Knox, Licking counties receive $1 million, 3-year federal grant to help address opioid crisis
Sep 23, 2020
The Health and Resources and Services Administration recently awarded a $1 million grant to MHR for Licking and Knox Counties.