Owen Baker, Author at The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio

Son of Licking County megachurch leaders indicted on 27 counts of sex-related criminal offences

by Owen Baker April 22, 2025April 22, 2025

Gary Thomas “Tom” Keesee Jr. was indicted in Knox County Common Pleas Court on Monday, April 21.

Licking County commemorates 250 years since Paul Revere’s “Midnight Ride” as part of nationwide remembrance

by Owen Baker April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

Bright Spot: An 18-pound tuna

by Owen Baker April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

Dawes Arboretum celebrates 10th mole salamander migration

by Mia Fischel and Owen Baker March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Newark Council unveils plans for HOME Court diversion program in wake of public camping ordinance

by Owen Baker March 6, 2025March 6, 2025

Over the Top at The Lot: Arm wrestling contest draws big competition

by Owen Baker and Mia Fischel February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Annual homeless census faces increased challenges after Newark camping ban

by Noah Fishman and Owen Baker February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

A persistent rumor that unsheltered people are being “bussed in” to Newark and Heath is false

by Noah Fishman and Owen Baker January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Incumbent Tim Schaffer holds onto seat in Ohio Senate District 20

by Owen Baker and Caroline Zollinger November 5, 2024November 5, 2024

United Way community conversation on homelessness and housing in Licking County draws 200 in search of “creative solutions”

by Owen Baker October 31, 2024October 31, 2024