NEWARK, OHIO – On Monday June 9, 2025 at 2:00pm, the Newark Division of Police,in conjunction with the Licking County Prosecutor’s Office, will be holding a joint pressconference in the main lobby of the Newark Division of Police located at 39 S. 4th Street,Newark, Ohio 43055. At that time, officials will be discussing recent developments inthe investigation of the murder …

At 0121 hours Deputies were called to 10180 Busenburg Rd. Howard, Ohio in reference to an “open 911 call”. During the investigation, Deputies encountered a female; Lauretta Beltz-Frazee, claiming to have been injured by the male subject; Lloyd J Ray. The situation escalated quickly resulting in an exchange of gunfire between the male subject and a Deputy. The subject then …

The Knox Morrow Athletic Conference (KMAC) consisting of the Cardington,Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, Fredericktown, Mt Gilead, Northmor High Schoolswould like to announce the following All League Track, Baseball and Softball awardwinners and team champions. In addition, the KMAC recognizes one Senior from everyschool for every sport as an All-Academic winner. The All-Academic winner must havea GPA of at least 3.5.Girls …

Ohio (June 3, 2025) – Despite the wide variety of electric vehicle (EV) models now available—over 75 options introduced in the past four years—AAA’s latest survey highlights buyers’ continued hesitation. Only 16% of U.S. adults report being “very likely” or “likely” to purchase a fully electric vehicle (EV) as their next car, the lowest percentage recorded of EV interest since 2019. The percentage …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 117th Annual Boys and 50th Annual Girls Ohio High School Athletic Association Track and Field State Tournament begins Friday morning at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the campus of The Ohio State University. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, which is also linked at www.OHSAA.org/tickets. During the state tournament this weekend, the OHSAA will recognize several women who were …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced this week’s girls and boys lacrosse state tournament pairings. The state semifinals are Tuesday and Wednesday at host sites around Ohio, with the winners advancing to Historic Crew Stadium for the eighth annual OHSAA lacrosse state championship games on Saturday and Sunday. Girls Lacrosse Brackets and State Tournament Coverage: https://www.ohsaa.org/Sports-Tournaments/Lacrosse-Girls/2025-Girls-Lacrosse/2025-Girls-Lacrosse-Tournament-Coverage Boys …

COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Governor Mike DeWine is encouraging Ohioans to take advantage of this year’s Sales Tax Holiday, which is designed to provide meaningful savings for families across the state. The 2025 Sales Tax Holiday will run for two full weeks, beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, August 1, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 14. In 2024, Governor DeWine and …

COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Director Annette Chambers-Smith announced today that the state will award $50 million in grants to support construction and renovation projects at 19 local jails across the state.  The funding will be awarded through the Ohio Jail Safety and Security Program, which was launched by Governor DeWine in partnership …

In honor of World No Tobacco Day on May 31st, the Licking County Health Department is highlighting the serious health dangers associated with tobacco and nicotine use. Whether you smoke or vape, these products are major contributors to preventable illnesses like lung cancer, heart disease, and chronic respiratory issues such as COPD. They also weaken your immune system, harm your …

COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following statement regarding the death of Morrow County Deputy Sheriff Daniel Weston Sherrer, who was killed in the line of duty on Memorial Day evening. “My heart is torn by the loss of yet another Ohio law enforcement officer, who paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting his community. We are …