Featured News
A persistent rumor that unsheltered people are being “bussed in” to Newark and Heath is false
The vast majority of local unhoused people are from here, and local police and nonprofit leaders say there is no evidence they are from elsewhere.
Man reportedly suffering from hypothermia in a Newark parking lot during cold snap dies at hospital
The police incident report indicates the man’s skin was “changing color” when he was found in his car.
Meet The Reporting Project’s 10-over-60 inaugural class
Inductees highlight the hard work and dedication of Licking County’s seniors.
MLK Day events draw big crowd despite bitter cold
The single-digit temperatures on Monday, Jan. 20, didn’t deter students and the Denison University community at large from showing up for the annual march and brunch honoring Dr. Martin Luther […]
Local News
Renovated historic Newark Arcade to host Canal Market indoor winter market
The aroma of cinnamon, honey, fresh-baked pastries, lavender and pine scent mix with soothing melodies from a harp to create a welcoming atmosphere. This is the Granville Indoor Market, where […]
Licking County Library visitorship on the rise post-pandemic declines
Licking County Library pairs an increased use of in-person services with the mobile library to provide access to all areas of their service district
Big crowd hears details of proposed 600-home subdivision and how Granville schools are preparing to manage growth
About 300 people went to school Wednesday night for a crash course in how little say a school district has in managing housing development – and how much the Granville […]
The emerald ash borer hasn’t won yet: Researchers see hope for growing trees the insect won’t like
Stepping into a forest this time of year – amid all of the dormant trees – might seem like walking into a graveyard. That’s especially true in some forests where, […]
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Arts and Culture
Teachers, engineers and retirees by day, Heisey Wind Ensemble musicians by night
The group will kick off its 40th year with a Christmas concert on Dec. 14 at Newark High School.
This is Ohio: Resolved
This is a story about youth, about spirit, community, about finding light in the darkness, about music. It’s the perfect Christmas story.
60+ things to do in Licking County this holiday season
Santa sightings, tree lightings, craft markets, winter wonderland walks and more.
Weathervane Playhouse unveils children’s theater renovations
Donors contributed $75,000 towards new seating, tech and curtains for the rapidly growing children’s theater program.
Sports and Recreation
Denison’s new Bioreserve manager tackling invasive plants across 350 acres
Josh Cherubini spends his days in the sprawling woods, surveying the trails and maintaining the grounds.
Infirmary Mound Park celebrates new accessible play zones in Licking County
Building the Nature Playscape in Infirmary Mound Park was a “labor of love” over four years.
Thrill-seekers on two wheels transform Horns Hill Park into a renowned mountain-biking destination
People bustled around carrying bikes, books and tools. Walking along the pavement felt almost like being on a city street. Except that most people were covered in dirt and mud; some were bleeding; and all of them were smiling from ear to ear.
Meet the Granville resident carrying on a buckeye tradition
Doug Malone’s father began handing out buckeyes to OSU footballers and their coaches before home games in 2005. Doug is carrying on the torch after his father’s death
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