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What’s going on with the grass at the Octagon Earthworks?
Now that Moundbuilders Country Club isn’t leasing the site, Ohio History Connection isn’t maintaining Octagon Earthworks as a golf course.
Ask Away: Why are there three county commissioners?
Ask Away is an advice column to reflect the voices, questions, and experiences of the Licking County community. Whether you’re wrestling with a personal dilemma, curious about local history or just wondering, “Is it just me?” — this is your space to ask.
Licking County schools officials say initiative to eliminate property taxes would cripple public education
“Look, I get calls from superintendents, I get emails from superintendents, and what my answer is, is thank you very much for the information, and I have more to say […]
More than 160 cities have enacted ‘camping bans’ in the year since a U.S. Supreme Court decision allowed them
It was a tense moment for one man, a magistrate, and for Licking County. A new court was about to begin, one that might have far-reaching implications for unhoused people […]
Local News
Night hike attendees search for fireflies at Infirmary Mound Park
While finding fireflies may still be easy today, their numbers have been diminished in recent years.
Licking County’s great guinea pig rescue
Volunteers coordinated search and rescue efforts after someone spotted a colony of guinea pigs that had been dumped on the TJ Evans Bike Path.
Gov. Mike DeWine dons 1820s attire to celebrate 200th anniversary of Ohio & Erie Canal groundbreaking in Newark
Looking like he stepped out of a post card from 1825, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine took to the stage at the Ohio & Erie Canal 200th Anniversary Celebration in Newark […]
Licking County is booming with celebrations for Independence Day
The Granville Independence Day celebration is the largest in Licking County, spanning four days and featuring fireworks and its “mile-long” parade. The theme this year, inspired by the family and […]
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Elections
‘Election academy’ prepares potential candidates to run for office in Licking County
About two dozen people rolled into Bryn Du Mansion in Granville for a special event – not for a concert or celebration, but so they could understand what it means […]
Ask Away: How will federal budget cuts affect Medicaid recipients in Licking County?
| How many people in the county are on Medicaid? How many of our neighbors will be affected by federal cuts? – Dan According to a recent study conducted by […]
Licking County dems working to place education reform legislation on the November ballot
Members of the Licking County Democratic Club are helping to collect signatures for the Senate Bill 1 referendum.
Tie confirmed in Alexandria income-tax vote, which means the issue fails
An hour and a half of recounting ballots from the May 6 election produced disappointing results for the mayor of Alexandria. Mayor Sean Barnes was on hand on May 27 […]
Arts and Culture
Granville Pride event Saturday cut short by torrential rains and lightning
Even a lot of rain wasn’t going to stop soggy Granville Pride festival goers from showing up in celebration of Pride Month on Denison University’s front lawn. Unfortunately, the lightning […]
Wandering Licking County: Street-level archaeology gives glimpses of Granville’s past
Granville is working through a series of downtown street projects, which has opened up opportunities to peer deep into the village’s past. In archaeology, stratigraphy is one key method of […]
Photos: Granville Art Walk
Missed The Granville Artwalk? These photos can paint a picture of the art, music and history brought to the village by the Granville Arts Commission and Granville Area Chamber of […]
The Hocking Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution hosts grave marking and memorial stone dedication in Granville
The memorial stone features the names of all 23 known Revolutionary War veterans buried in Old Colony Burying Ground.
Sports and Recreation
The Licking County Health Department wants to trap your mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are caught and hand-counted across the county before being blended into “juice” for disease monitoring.
New pickleball courts coming to Newark, likely to open in spring 2026
New Pickleville facility will feature indoor and outdoor courts along with flexible hours to meet growing demand for pickleball.
Testing the waters: Volunteers help Licking County Soil & Water Conservation District keep an eye on stream health
Seemingly small, everyday actions – like over-salting driveways or improper application of fertilizer on lawns – add up to negatively affect water quality in Licking County. “It’s death by a […]
Dawes Arboretum celebrates 10th mole salamander migration
Once a year, spotted mole salamanders emerge from hibernation, migrating to the same vernal pools they were hatched in at Dawes Arboretum.
World, nation and state
TRP Special Report: We are drowning in plastic
The world is facing a crisis with plastic waste. We dedicated a team of 16 reporters and three months to investigate it.
Ohio governor signs 2-year, $60 billion budget that includes funding for football stadium
By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a two-year, $60 billion operating budget that flattens the state’s income tax and sets aside $600 million in unclaimed […]
Columbus and Cincinnati and 3 Ohio counties on public list of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ being pressured by Trump administration
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security is putting more than 500 “sanctuary jurisdictions” across the country on notice that the Trump administration views […]
Confusion about ‘sensor’ airplane’s abilities delayed response in Ohio train derailment, report says
By JOSH FUNK Associated Press A specialized plane equipped with advanced sensors that the government deploys to chemical disasters could have helped authorities avoid needlessly blowing open five rail tank […]
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