COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the official football computer ratings on Tuesday. The weekly ratings report will be released each Tuesday for the remainer of the season, leading up to the final report on Sunday, October 26. The top 12 in each region will qualify for the playoffs, with the top four seeds getting a first-round …

It’s beginning to look like fall out there… which means the holiday season isn’t far behind! For 77 years, the Licking County Courthouse Christmas Lighting has marked the official start of the holidays in our community. To keep this cherished tradition shining bright, we’re raising funds by October 20. The committee is aiming to raise 50,000 dollars. Your donations make …

GAMBIER, Ohio — The Kenyon College and Adrian College women’s soccer teams battled for 90 minutes Thursday at Mavec Field, but neither team could break through with a game-winner, so the squads settled on a scoreless non-conference draw. For Kenyon, now 6-1-2, the shutout was the team’s eighth in nine games. The Owls defense allowed just four Adrian shots and …

NEWARK, OHIO, SEPT. 26, 2025 — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, presented the prestigious Legends of Loyalty award to four extraordinary, deserving recipients. In 2011, the Office of the President established the Legends of Loyalty award, which it bestows at the annual Legacy and Leadership Dinner. The award honors individuals who have, over the years, made a significant …

The Licking County Sheriff’s Office recently received information regarding concerning comments made by an individual during a phone conversation with a staff member of Northridge Local Schools. The comments were not directed toward students or the school but they were directed at a Licking County Sheriffs School Resource Officer assigned to the school. On September 24, 2025, deputies received additional …

The Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle serious injury crash on State Route 314, near Stine Road, in Sharon Township, Richland County. The incident occurred on September 25, 2025, at 7:51 AM.  A juvenile driver, age 16, of Lexington, Ohio was operating a 2010 Honda Civic northbound on SR 314. Gregory Ditmars, age 62, …

If it feels like everyone has road rage these days, that’s because they probably do. A staggering 96% of drivers admit to engaging in aggressive driving behaviors over the past year, according to a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The study also found that more than one in 10 drivers admitted to engaging in violent actions in road …

COLUMBUS – Do you think a career with the Ohio State Highway Patrol is the right fit for you? We are pleased to emphasize an ongoing opportunity for individuals considering a career as an Ohio state trooper to participate in our ride-along program. The Patrol’s ride-along program is an immersive experience that offers potential recruits a firsthand look into the daily …

The Delaware Fire Department responded to 613 calls for service in August 2025, bringing the year-to-date total to 4,902 responses – an increase of 0.84 percent over the same period last year. Crews averaged 20 calls per day, with a single day high of 30. Emergency medical services accounted for the majority of calls (422), followed by false alarms (90) and service …

COLUMBUS, OH — This afternoon, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners joined community partners and neighbors at a ribbon cutting to mark the opening of a new One Door branch in partnership with Heart of Ohio Family Health at 5000 E. Main Street, Columbus, OH 43213. The event marked another critical milestone for the One Door initiative, which streamlines access to …