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Ohio’s historic barns: The artists
This is part 2 of a series highlighting the history of Ohio’s barns, alongside the people who love and preserve them.
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 […]
With SNAP benefits on hold, Licking County food pantries see increase in customers
Licking countians come together to bridge the gap in services.
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.
Local News
Local law enforcement finds new uses for military surplus equipment
The Licking County Sheriff’s Office acquired a landmine-resistant vehicle in 2014, and despite the near-nonexistent threat of landmines, deputies say it has been a valuable tool for the office.
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.
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.
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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
Celebration of fall is among many Licking Land Trust events to promote conservation
During their third annual Autumn Equinox Celebration, coordinators from the Licking Land Trust watched people from all over Licking County rush toward telescopes aimed at the sky. Those gathered at […]
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
States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
By GEOFF MULVIHILL and DAVID A. LIEB | Associated PressWith the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday that they are working quickly to get full SNAP food benefits […]
Columbus Starbucks workers among those involved in 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day
By DEE-ANN DURBIN | AP Business WriterMore than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers went on strike at 65 U.S. stores Thursday to protest a lack of progress in labor negotiations with the company. […]
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises again, inching up to 6.24%
By ALEX VEIGA | AP Business WriterThe average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher for the second week in a row, though it remains near its low point […]
Cleveland pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleads not guilty to federal charges alleging he rigged pitches
By PHILIP MARCELO | Associated PressNEW YORK — Cleveland Guardians star pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he took bribes to help gamblers win bets on his pitches. The 27-year-old […]
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