health Archives - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio

TRP Special Report: We are drowning in plastic

by Doug Swift and The Reporting Project May 15, 2025May 15, 2025

The world is facing a crisis with plastic waste. We dedicated a team of 16 reporters and three months to investigate it.

Heavy truck traffic is overwhelming Alexandria residents

by Caroline Zollinger May 8, 2025May 9, 2025

Newark High School Sources of Strength Program supports students, increases conversations about mental health

by Ella Diehl May 7, 2025May 8, 2025

The Licking County Health Department wants to trap your mosquitoes

by Brin Glass and Andrew Theophilus May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Bugs and beet juice could play roles in the race to replace artificial dyes in food. Here’s how.

by Associated Press April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Texas passes 600 cases of measles, Ohio is up to 30 cases. Here’s what to know about the US outbreaks

by Associated Press April 22, 2025April 25, 2025

Keeping your food safe: Health inspections ensure food safety in Licking County restaurants and grocery stores

by Ella Diehl April 22, 2025April 22, 2025

Uncertainty around federal funds may hamper efforts to reduce overdose deaths

by Jack Shuler April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Overdose deaths are falling nationwide. Why?

by Jack Shuler March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

Licking County Health Department makes health care more accessible with a mobile clinic

by Andrew Theophilus March 20, 2025March 20, 2025