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Licking County awarded courthouse plumbing upgrade bid
Jun 8, 2026
The Licking County Board of Commissioners has approved a $609,968 contract with Robertson Construction Services for upgrades at the historic courthouse's plumbing and restrooms.
Licking County rejects petition to vacate part of River Road
May 5, 2026
The Licking County Board of Commissioners has rejected a petition seeking vacation of part of River Road south of State Route 161.
Fling reappointed to Children's Trust Fund Central Regional Council
Apr 27, 2026
Melanie Fling has been reappointed as Licking County's representative on a key regional council focused on preventing child abuse and neglect.
Licking commissioners provide $150,000 for Historic County Jail repairs
Feb 2, 2026
The Licking County Board of Commissioners has allocated $150,000 towards repairing and improving the Historic County Jail in Newark.
Licking Commissioners asking voters to approve transit sales tax
Jan 12, 2026
Voters in Licking County will decide on May 5 whether to approve a proposed 0.15% sales tax aimed at supporting local transit services.
Ellington Village homeowners must remove obstructions from drainage easement
Nov 10, 2025
Homeowners in the Ellington Village subdivision who have placed obstructions within Licking County drainage easements without prior approval will be issued a letter from the county, mandating the removal of these structures within 120 days.
Licking County dedicates $285,000 for health department's community navigator services
Oct 27, 2025
Licking County has allocated $285,000 from its opioid settlement funds on October 23 to expand the Community Navigator services offered by the Licking County Health Department.
Licking commissioners approve $10 million in bonds for Licking Memorial's education and event center
Oct 19, 2025
The Licking County Board of Commissioners has approved the issuance of $10 million in bonds for the construction of an education and event center for the Licking County Memorial Health Foundation.
Culvert repairs prevent Harbor Hills residents from being stranded
Oct 13, 2025
The Licking County Board of Commissioners has approved a change order for the Harbor Hills Water Line Replacement Project.
Licking County adds operators, mechanics to Transit Department's organizational structure
Sep 29, 2025
The Licking County Commission has adopted a revised table of organization for the Transit Department, incorporating additional operators and mechanics.
Granville community helps dedicate TJ Evans Trail section named after volunteer
Sep 22, 2025
More than 100 members of the Granville and County Park District gathered on the TJ Evans Trail on September 20 for a trail dedication ceremony.
Licking County buys transit vehicle, bus stops
Sep 16, 2025
The Licking County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a transit vehicle and bus stop shelters at its September 11 meeting.
Licking County accepts Wendy's Wonderful Kids Program grant to fund adoption recruitment position
Sep 2, 2025
The Licking County Board of Commissioners has voted to accept a grant from the Wendy's Wonderful Kids Program.
Licking County approves contract to replace water damaged communications hut
Aug 26, 2025
The Licking County Commission approved an emergency authorization on August 21 to replace the Reynolds Road communications hut.
Licking commissioners approve levies projected to generate $56.2 million in revenue
Aug 19, 2025
The Licking County Commission approved a resolution on August 14 authorizing tax levies projected to generate $56.2 million in revenue for the 2025 tax year.
Hamper appointed as clerk to Licking County Board of Commissioners
Jul 22, 2025
The Licking County Board of Commissioners has appointed Christel Hamper as the permanent Clerk to the Board, effective August 1.
Licking County joins Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging
Jul 14, 2025
The Licking County Board of Commissioners voted on July 3 to join the Regional Council of Governments for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging.
DeWine to speak at Ohio and Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration
Jun 16, 2025
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is set to deliver the keynote address at the Ohio and Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration in downtown Newark on June 28.
Newark company wins bid for culvert project in Village of Hebron
Jun 2, 2025
Licking County Commissioners have awarded a $436,750 contract to Layton Services of Newark, Ohio, for the Hebron culvert replacement project.
Licking Commissioner Bubb testifies in support of utility vehicle bill
May 11, 2025
Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb testified before the General Assembly in support of House Bill 199, which updates definitions and regulations of all-purpose vehicles, utility vehicles, and similar vehicles.