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With SNAP benefits on hold, Licking County food pantries see increase in customers
Licking countians come together to bridge the gap in services.
Solar storms bring colorful northern lights to unexpected places
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN | Associated Press science writer NEW YORK (AP) — Solar storms brought colorful auroras to unexpected places on Tuesday night, and there could be more to come. Space weather forecasters confirmed […]
Ohio’s historic barns: The preservationists
This is Part 1 of a series highlighting the history of Ohio’s barns alongside the people who love and preserve them. Part 1 highlights the preservationists.
38th annual Rolling Thunder Toy Run brings “big-hearted bikers” from all over Ohio
On Nov. 2, hundreds of bikers spent over $22,000 on toys in Walmart and collected $3,800 in cash donations and checks to ensure kids across Licking County wake up to a wonderful Christmas morning.
Local News
Alexandria family trick-or-treated for canned goods, not candy, for village ‘blessing box’
12-year-old Averi Bailey collected cans for Hands and Feet blessing box in Alexandria.
New twists on hours and operations help Granville Pretzel Shop thrive
New owners kept the original pretzel recipe while adding more seating and a food truck.
New water tower along Rt. 161 is a symbol of investment to support growth and development, Licking County leaders say
Thousands of Rt. 161 commuters passing through Licking County have watched for the past year as a concrete silo grew out of the ground and then sprouted a mushroom-like tank […]
Dawes Arboretum debuts new tram and greenhouse to improve accessibility and support native plant growth
The goal was to better accommodate guests and contribute to the arboretum’s conservation efforts.
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Elections
Election 2025 results: Voters renew county mental health levy; Alexandria-St. Albans merger fails
Here are the unofficial results of the Nov. 4 General Election in Licking County for issues and candidates in contested races. These numbers from the Licking County Board of Elections […]
Election Day 2025: On the ground with Licking County voters
Throughout the day, journalists from The Reporting Project will be on the ground at Licking County’s 27 polling locations, meeting with voters and discussing election results with candidates. We’ll share those results as soon as we have them.
Newark income tax rejection will result in delayed projects, reduced staffing – and a request to voters to reconsider in May
Of the 18 money issues before voters in Licking County on Tuesday, they approved 12 renewal or replacement levies and rejected all six issues asking for new or additional tax […]
Newly elected officials celebrate wins after Nov. 4 election
Of the 124,318 registered voters in the county, 36,414 people – or 29.29% – voted in the election.
Arts and Culture
Meet the humans of Granville’s trick-or-treat night
Thousands turned up on Granville’s streets during the village’s annual trick-or-treat celebration.
Actors at the ‘Jail of Terror’ bring haunts to life at the Licking County Historic Jail
The actors and makeup artists, fondly known as “monster-makers,” bring the haunt alive.
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 […]
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.
Sports and Recreation
Friday football roundup: Oct. 31
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.
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