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Hebron will not purchase historic elementary school for village use
The Hebron Village Council decision comes after months of discussions, a public survey of community members and a now-forfeited $25,000 deposit.
Licking County Foundation announces partnership to boost affordable housing in Licking County
Access to housing is crucial for Licking County residents as the Newark City Council Public Safety Committee considers an ordinance that would make it illegal to sleep or “camp” on public property. The committee is set to discuss the matter at 5:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16.
Licking County farmers work toward recovery five months after tornado damage
Between the record number of tornadoes and the ongoing drought in much of Ohio, farmers across the region are struggling this year.
This is Ohio: Vince and the Art of Caring
He worked the front lines in the hardest days of the HIV-AIDS epidemic. He’s still living the lessons he learned.
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Rebuilt Alexandria police force faces financial struggles, village can’t provide safety gear for all officers
The Alexandria Village Council will discuss grant funding for the police department at their next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, and voters will be asked to approve an operating levy for the village in November.
Grow this, not that: Invasive plant workshop shows Licking Countians how to identify and combat harmful plants
Earlier this month, about 25 people gathered at the James Bradley Center at Infirmary Mound Park south of Granville on Ohio Rt. 37 for an educational workshop on invasive plant management and control, hosted by the Licking Park District.
Number of households struggling is on the rise in Licking, ALICE Community Partners meeting shows
The community partners conversation, led by the United Way of Licking County and the Licking County Aging Partners, brought organizations from across the county to discuss ALICE: Asset Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed residents of Licking County.
Granville will post signs warning people to stay off of Munson Springs preserve during deer-hunting season
Granville resident Amy Gill came to the village council on Wednesday evening with a concern about hunting on village-owned land on the east side of town – and questions about […]
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From The associated PRess
Trump and Vance continue with false claims about Haitian migrants as Springfield faces bomb threats
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press Donald Trump and his running mate on Friday continued to disparage Haitian migrants in an Ohio community, further fueling false claims the Republicans have promoted […]
The Reporting Project readers benefit from Associated Press election coverage – and grant funding means it’s free to you
The Reporting Project is now providing election stories and related news from The Associated Press, a nonpartisan nonprofit news cooperative operating since the mid-1800s. “This comes as the election campaigns […]
Trending issues in the U.S. election from AP and Google
Use this interactive graphic to see what people in Ohio, in other states, and across the country, are searching online as they prepare for the Nov. 5 election. This indicates […]
Springfield: An Ohio city reshaped by Haitian immigrants lands in an unwelcome spotlight
By PATRICK AFTOORA ORSAGOS, JULIE CARR SMYTH AND ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Many cities have been reshaped by immigrants in the last few years without attracting […]
Arts and Culture
TRP Docs: Ava the Brave
As a senior art major, Ava Peterson struggled with self doubt, the critiques of others, and not knowing what her future would be. She used inner resources — the joy and determination she knew as a child — to help her find the way.
Travel grant supports Licking County educators at home and abroad
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Tibbie Leslie Travel Grant, administered by the Licking County Foundation.
Summer magic at Weathervane Playhouse is for everyone
Summer shows at Weathervane are produced by a resident team of actors, along with the scenery and costumes that the theater has on hand – their “stock.”
“Calling Hours” allows Coshocton County residents to mourn the loss of a giant in their community
“At the end of the day, you were the life and blood of the community, or a big piece of it.” That line is part of a eulogy, but it’s […]
Sports
Diverse bicycling group brings people together, builds community and helps riders train for their cancer-fighting Pelotonia weekend
With ages ranging from 13 to over 80 and a diverse racial makeup, everyone is welcome at Wheels of Color.
In this baseball game adapted for people with disabilities, all players are superheros
At Superhero Baseball, the joy of the fans is not from a stadium hot dog, or basking in the sunshine. It is from their camping chairs. Their joy is found in all the parents, seated on the sidelines, watching their kids – just like any other kids’ baseball game on any other baseball diamond. But here, it means more.
Stayin’ Alive: The unexpected, resilient, and gratifying pro-wrestling career of James Avery
To pursue a career in professional wrestling is often viewed as an absurd choice. But for James Avery, it was the right choice.
The People of Granville: Matt Miller raises ‘professional human beings’ through sports
Maybe, for every nutjob who takes his role coaching a bunch of boys who can’t yet grow peach fuzz more seriously than his nine-to-five job, or for every parent who claims to have raised the next LeBron James, there is a Matt Miller.
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