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Ohio panel adopts new US House districts that could help Republicans in next year’s election
By DAVID A. LIEB, OLIVIA DIAZ and MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press A Republican-dominated Ohio panel adopted new U.S. House districts on Friday that could boost the GOP’s chances of winning […]
Investigating the paranormal with Crossover Paranormal
Sam Taylor has been a paranormal investigator in central Ohio for years, and works with a team of psychics and mediums to understand the things that go bump in the night.
Granville ghosts receive visitors at the Old Colony Burying Ground
Granville’s historic ghost walk, returning after almost a decade, was a spooky success this past Saturday.
Ongoing federal shutdown could leave more than 19,000 Licking Countians without access to SNAP benefits
The ongoing government shutdown—which started on Oct. 1—has put about 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP at risk of losing food.
Local News
Ask Away: What’s up with all the Halloween decor?
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.
Meet the candidates: Two challengers take on incumbent for St. Albans Township trustee
Candidates in the trustee race were influenced by the proposed St. Albans-Alexandria merger.
Restored ‘Sullivan Building’ a cause for community celebration in downtown Newark
It was a morning made for a celebration: a brilliant, blue sky; bright, warm sunshine; a crisp, fall breeze; and a crowd of more than 100 smiling fans of a […]
A safe space for healing
Local breast cancer support group Kindred Spirits offers patients a place for community and connection.
Things to Do in Licking County
Elections
Meet the candidates for Licking County Municipal Clerk of Courts
On the Nov. 4 ballot, Licking County voters will have the chance to vote in the election of the Licking County Municipal Clerk of Courts position. The Municipal Clerk of […]
Meet the candidates: Three political newcomers seek to fill two open seats on Granville Township trustee board
Two Granville Township trustees will be vacating their seats at the end of their terms this year.
Meet the candidates: Five vie for Granville Village Council seats
Of the five candidates running, two are incumbent members of the village council, while one is a former member of the council and two are political newcomers.
Licking County levy renewal would support mental health and substance use disorder recovery
The 10-year, 1-mill property tax renewal levy will raise nearly $5 million for the organization Mental Health and Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties.
Arts and Culture
Wandering Licking County: Passenger pigeons and the Anthropocene
Early Ohio archaeologist Caleb Atwater observed in 1838 that passenger pigeons migrated through this area in smaller numbers than they once did in the spring and fall, but “Formerly the pigeons tarried here all summer, building their nests, and rearing their young, but the country is too well settled for them now.”
Heath skate shop builds community through inclusive, all-ages music venue
Frogwood Boardshop has been a live music venue since 2022, and regularly brings local musicians to perform.
Licking County committee raising funds for 77th annual Courthouse Square holiday lights
The courthouse lighting ceremony will take place on Nov. 28 in front of the Licking County Courthouse. The fundraising period ends on Oct. 20.
Gardening for the greater good
New Albany nonprofit addresses gap in fresh produce availability in Licking and Franklin counties.
Sports and Recreation
Friday football roundup: Oct. 24
Each week, The Reporting Project will bring you a roundup of high school football scores from Licking County teams. Here’s how our teams performed under the lights this past Friday.
Playing like a girl
Two Licking County high school athletes, embraced and supported by their teammates, challenge gender stereotypes on and off the football field.
See photos: Newark Catholic Green Wave vs. Lakewood Lancers football
On Friday, Oct. 17, the Newark Catholic Green Wave football team faced the Lakewood Lancers under the lights. It was a Licking County first: The teams are the only two […]
Watch: BioBlitz
Can wilderness survive and thrive in a developed county? Scientists and amateurs gather to find out.
World, nation and state
Ohio panel adopts new US House districts that could help Republicans in next year’s election
By DAVID A. LIEB, OLIVIA DIAZ and MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press A Republican-dominated Ohio panel adopted new U.S. House districts on Friday that could boost the GOP’s chances of winning […]
When the government shutdown will affect SNAP, Head Start and military pay
The federal government shutdown is nearing the one-month mark, causing widespread effects for millions of Americans.
What to know as federal food help and preschool aid will run dry Saturday if shutdown persists
A new lawsuit by Democratic state officials seeks to uncork emergency money to help tens of millions of Americans keep buying food for their families after federal SNAP funding is expected run dry Saturday due to the U.S. government shutdown.
USDA is reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown
The USDA said each Farm Service Agency office will have two workers who will be paid even though the government remains shutdown. These offices help farmers apply for farm loans, crop insurance, disaster aid and other programs.
