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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.
Licking County rededicates West Courtroom of the historic courthouse
May 5, 2025
Licking County Commissioners Tim Bubb, Duane Flowers, and Rick Black rededicated the restored West Courtroom at the historic 1876 Licking County Courthouse on May 1.
Civil War cannon rededicated at Newark's Cedar Hill Cemetery
Apr 14, 2025
Approximately 200 Newark area residents, along with Civil War reenactors and public officials, gathered to rededicate the restored 1865 Rifled Barrel Three Inch Parrot Cannon as a war memorial at the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Burial Section...
Licking County approves annexation by City of New Albany
Mar 30, 2025
The Licking County Board of Commissioners has approved the annexation of approximately 115 acres in Jersey Township to the City of New Albany.
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.