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US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks; Ohio up to 34 cases
By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer The U.S. surpassed 1,000 measles cases Friday, even as Texas posted one of its lowest counts of newly confirmed cases since its large outbreak […]
Heavy truck traffic is overwhelming Alexandria residents
Alexandria Mayor Sean Barnes is concerned about the wear and tear on West Main Street – and how the number of trucks impact the quality of residents’ lives.
Union Township trustees sue Village of Hebron to collect taxes three years after Hebron seceded from the township
The Union Township Trustees filed a lawsuit against the Licking County Village of Hebron to try to collect tax money village residents didn’t vote for, the village didn’t collect and […]
May 6 election results
Preliminary election results were released by the Licking County Board of Elections on Tuesday, May 6.
Local News
Backyard Gardening and Goats: 5th Annual Backyard Conservation Day event slated for May 10
The conservation district’s fifth annual Backyard Conservation Day event will be held at 771 E. Main Street in Newark on Saturday, May 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Second Sunday gallery hop to take over Granville on Sunday, May 11
The monthly art walk will continue through October, though May’s event will celebrate mothers on Mother’s Day Weekend.
Newark High School Sources of Strength Program supports students, increases conversations about mental health
The national evidence-based suicide prevention and mental awareness program was implemented at Newark High School four years ago. School Counselor Scott Koebel said he’s seen change.
Growing Together: Greenhouse gardening empowers adults with developmental disabilities and provide food to those in need
Jamie Ondrik grabs a shovel and digs into the dirt inside Together We Grow’s high tunnel greenhouse, where the day’s bright sun has warmed the hot house to nearly 100 […]
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Elections
Alexandria residents approve income tax levy increase by 1 vote, preliminary results show
Because some late-arriving absentee ballots and provisional ballots have yet to be counted, the results could change even if the outcome remains the same when the elections board certifies the results on May 19.
Carrie Masterson defeats Gary Burkholder in Licking County Clerk of Courts primary
Masterson will face Democrat James M. Dawson on the Nov. 4 ballot for the Municipal Clerk of Courts.
Buckeye Lake Police levy passes by a 39-vote margin in the May 6 primary election
The levy will provide the entirety of Buckeye Lake Police Force’s budget for the next three years, although there will be a reduction in funding from previous years.
Two vie to represent Newark’s third ward in Republican primary
Incumbent city council member Jeff Rath and candidate Molly Ingold are running to represent Newark’s third ward, and the winner of the May election will move on to the general election in November, where they’ll face Democrat Marci Fones.
Arts and Culture
More mysteries within the Licking County Courthouse solved during rededication of the ornate, restored West Courtroom
One of the longest-running historic renovation projects in Licking County concluded last week with a celebration that revealed the answers to two more mysteries about the Licking County Courthouse – […]
Stitching community and sustainability: Granville’s Visible Mending Club weaves art, fashion and connection
Inspired by traditional Japanese textile arts such as Sashiko and Boro, the club focuses on using decorative stitching and patching techniques to give new life to worn garments.
Hebron community celebrates ‘alignment of numbers and community pride’ on 43025 Day
At the event, village leadership celebrated members of the community who helped make Hebron what it is today, including Hebron Village Council member Annelle Porter.
Elms celebrates 40 years of serving up pizza, subs and good cheer in Granville
The walls inside 113 East Elm Street reflect the Granville building’s nearly 100-year run as a local business. Early on, it was a place to buy a car, and for […]
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.
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.
Over the Top at The Lot: Arm wrestling contest draws big competition
A backwards trucker hat makes all the difference.
World, nation and state
Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, the American Robert Prevost, said “Peace be with you” in his first words as pope, offering a message […]
Court upholds racketeering convictions of ex-Ohio House speaker and lobbyist in $60M bribery scheme
Householder was convicted of masterminding a scheme funded by FirstEnergy Corp. to secure the speakership, pass a $1 billion nuclear plant bailout, then defend it from repeal. Prosecutors said Borges, a former Ohio Republican Party chair, helped thwart the repeal effort.
Black female WWII unit the Six Triple Eight will receive the Congressional Gold Medal
By FERNANDA FIGUEROA Associated Press The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the Six Triple Eight, will be presented Tuesday with […]
International students stripped of legal status in the US are piling up wins in court. See interactive map of visa revocations.
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Anjan Roy was studying with friends at Missouri State University when he got an email that turned his world upside down. His […]
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