(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that 28 colleges and universities in Ohio will receive a total of $7.5 million in funding for security projects that enhance the safety of students and staff. “Ohio remains committed to ensuring our colleges and universities have the resources they need to make their campuses as safe as possible,” said Governor DeWine. “These …

The Licking County Health Department is included in a partnership between local agencies and organizations known as the Licking County Emergency Warming Center Task Force. The task force aims to coordinate and establish warming centers in Licking County for individuals who are in need of a warm and safe place to temporarily shelter on extremely cold days or nights during the winter.The Licking …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has designated the week of Jan. 12-18 as Winter Sports Officials Appreciation Week. Officials Appreciation Week is part of the OHSAA’s Respect the Game program, which encourages sportsmanship among student-athletes, coaches, officials and spectators. “Officiating is both a service and a commitment, and we appreciate each individual in our state who serves …

HIRAM, Ohio — The Kenyon College men’s basketball team picked up its first win of 2025 on Saturday afternoon, a victory that also marked the team’s first North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) victory of the season. The Owls (2-11, 1-4 NCAC) hit the road to face the Hiram College Terriers (5-10, 0-6 NCAC) in a conference clash, and Kenyon came …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (10-7, 2-5 CL) hosted the No. 22 Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats (12-5, 2-5 CL) in Ariel Arena on Saturday, January 11, and fell in the end by a final score of 71-84. IWU jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead at the start of the first half, but MVNU …

 The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported no crash fatalities in the county during December 2024. In December 2023, there were 2 crash fatalities reported. In 2024, there were a total of 17 crash fatalities in Licking County. In 2023, there were a total of 23 crash fatalities in Licking County. Our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones involved.  The Safe Communities Coalition is a group of community partners with the …

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood orplatelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donorsand those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for patients in need. The start of the new year …

-Rico Williams was sentenced to 14-17.5 years in prison for possession of a fentanyl-related compound (with a firearm specification), aggravated possession of drugs (with a firearm specification), possession of cocaine (with a firearm specification), and 2 counts of having a weapon while under a disability. -Todd Gossett was sentenced to 5-7.5 years in prison for 2 counts of pandering sexually-oriented …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the following bills into law:  Senate Bill 58, sponsored by State Senators Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) and Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green), prohibits requiring fees or firearms liability insurance for the possession of firearms, or fees for the possession of knives, and to enact the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act. Senate Bill 63, sponsored by State …

GAMBIER, OHIO – The Kenyon College men’s basketball team continued its North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) homestand to start 2025, squaring off against The College of Wooster Fighting Scots on Wednesday night from Tomsich Arena.  Similar to their last contest, the Owls kept it close in the first half fueled by nice runs from Marius Mazeika and Gefen Bar-Cohen, but …