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Downtown Newark church showers unhoused people with compassion
The ministry is equipped with five generously-sized showers, each cleaned after every use. Adjacent to the showers are sinks, a large mirror and hair dryers.
See the Granville house as old as the United States
The home hosted Presidents James Madison and Andrew Jackson, and remained standing after an attempted arson by Benedict Arnold in the American Revolution.
MagLiteracy: Sharing the literacy love
MagLiteracy, a Johnstown-based nonprofit, hopes to bridge the literacy gap by providing reading materials for all ages and interests to “end poverty of the mind, heart and pocket.”
Photo gallery: Sons of the American Revolution honor Granville revolutionary war vets
The Hocking Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution honored five veterans in a grave marking ceremony Saturday, May 4.
The heart within a hive: Parent volunteers at the Central Ohio Youth Ballet
Central Ohio Youth Ballet dancers are preparing for their upcoming spring performance, “Dance Alive! 2024,” on May 10 and 11.
Pau Hana: “Work completed” by Licking County swimmers
Pau Hana Swim Team, founded in 1968, is a local club swim team that practices out of the Trumbull Aquatics Center at Denison University in Granville, Ohio.
Family remembers Jerrie Mock on the 60th anniversary of her around-the-world flight
“Do you know who the first woman to fly around the world was?” Susan Reid asked. “Her name was Jerrie Mock. She was my sister.”
As a local rugby program grows, so do the relationships among its players
The Warrior Rugby program for Southwest Licking School District students has made significant strides since its inaugural 2016 season.
The Deepest Break
Victims of intimate-partner violence may suffer brain injuries. Sophia Sobota thinks they deserve to know.
$19 million renovation breathes new life into historic Arcade, adds housing units and enhances downtown Newark business district
Like a team of doctors and nurses who work feverishly to save a patient on the brink of death, the crew of craftsmen and women reviving the historic Arcade in downtown Newark walk with their heads high and smiles on their faces.
Early Birds Breakfast: Come to St. Louisville for the gravy, stay for coffee and hugs
“If I ate somewhere else, I’d feel like I was cheating on them.”
Licking County’s volunteer-operated emergency warming shelter struggling to meet growing need
There are 23 government-operated warming centers — a short-term emergency shelter location open during extreme low temperatures — in the greater Cincinnati area. There are nine in Columbus. There are […]
Newark-Heath Airport’s new $5 million terminal open for business
The new building was inspired by the anticipated development in central Ohio and safety risks created by the old terminal, built nearly 50 years ago.
The Last Sermon
Karen Chakoian retires as pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Granville after 23 years. Her spiritual path is still unfolding.
West Church Social builds community in Newark through live music and events
‘We wanted to make a really special community-driven location so that people could come, feel safe, play games, watch sporting events, relax, have some beer, watch some live music.’
LOCAL NEWS
Fairies return to Infirmary Mound Park for annual migration
The fairy trail officially opened for the season on May 5 and will remain open until September this year.
Classified: Newark nonprofit offers support to survivors of domestic violence
Classified’s efforts include a range of services to support victims, including financial assistance through apartment application fees, security deposits and even pet fees – a service not commonly provided by other organizations.
Road crew’s shocking discovery of ‘female legs’ in trash bag leads to even more surprises
The legs belong to a ‘discarded sex doll,’ according to a police report.
Lynd Fruit Farm experimenting with ‘regenerative agriculture;’ brings cattle to the pastures
Andy Lynd grew up around conventional agriculture — fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides — and is ready to restore soil health and biodiversity to his family farm.
Granville inters time capsule at Historical Society for the next 99 years
Granville residents of 2023 hope next-century Granvillians will travel by bubble to the Cleveland Guardians stadium in Licking County.
Grassroots Licking County group raises concerns about Intel, seeks to learn from other cities where it makes computer chips
They came together with shared concerns for the environment, the health and safety of residents, and for transparency in the business practices of Intel and its suppliers in western Licking […]
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MORE LOCAL NEWS
Investigation into theft of $713k from Granville GRD continues, insurance likely to cover a portion of the loss
“Our leadership team is doing everything we can every day to make sure that we do not spend taxpayer money to solve this issue.”
Pad-a-palooza: Granville Middle student implements free menstrual dispensaries around village
Three Granville restaurants are participating in the project: Three Tigers, Harvest Pizza and Station.
The Village of Alexandria’s police department is back after a 12-year absence
Bunting has been the sole police officer in Alexandria since 2018, and is working to rebuild the department, defunct since 2012.
Pollinator Pathway launches program to replace invasive Bradford pears with native trees
“The distinctive white blooms of Bradford pears are a false harbinger of spring’s beauty, masking the harm they inflict on our local ecosystems.”
April flooding reveals gaps in communication and planning for emergency evacuations, meeting in May could provide missing links
When any local emergency responders feel the time has come for evacuation, he said, they need to contact the EMA immediately so that it can activate the emergency plans that involve a network of partners and volunteers.
Future is uncertain for fire-ravaged Avalon Building and many former residents who still have no permanent housing
In the days and weeks that followed the fire, residents were forced to seek other accommodations. Some were able to move in with family and friends, at least temporarily, while others secured apartments in an already limited housing market.
Licking Park District adds all-terrain wheelchairs to Infirmary Mound Park
Though the park district has already acquired two GRIT chairs, commissioners hope to one day have an entire fleet of all-terrain wheelchairs.
Hebron hopes to breathe new life into historic school building
Hebron Mayor Valerie Mockus has plenty of ideas about how to utilize the 110-year-old building and hopes it could someday house Hebron Village Hall, a community center, a library or a new space for the local historical society.
Buxton Inn Tavern reopens after fire and renovations; Restaurant to remain closed
The hotel reopened to overnight guests six months after the fire, and General Manager Jennifer Valenzuela said the inn will offer spaces in the inn for private events.
Barbara Franks remembered in a Taco Dan’s memorial as a fun-loving friend to all
Family and friends stood in a line a block long on April 6 to pay their respects to Franks, who died unexpectedly at age 73 on March 28.
