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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 …

Mount Vernon, OH – The Career Technical Planning District (CTPD) Report Cards forthe 2024-2025 school year were released by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce(ODEW) recently. The CTPD results are made up of data from the Knox County Career CenterHigh School and other career tech programs in the six associate schools: Centerburg, ClearFork, Danville, East Knox, Fredericktown, and Mount …

Louprint proved he was one of the sport’s best after winning the 80th edition of the Grade 1 Little Brown Jug, presented by the Ohio Harness Horseman’s Association, at the Delaware County Fairgrounds on Thursday evening (September 18). When the field of eight was sent on their way in the $500,000 final, Louprint protected his rail position and was able to …

COLUMBUS – Last week, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, along with members of the 6-State Trooper Project, joined forces to focus on felony drug arrests and illegal firearms seizures. During the four-day initiative, which ran from Thursday, September 11 through Sunday, September 14, the Patrol made 48 arrests on felony charges and seized 13 illegal firearms. The campaign included the Indiana …

Newark, OH — The MHR Board is pleased to announce that Rob Montagnese,President and CEO of Licking Memorial Health Systems, will once again serve as thePAC Chair for Licking County in support of the 2025 mental health and recovery levyrenewal campaign.Rob previously led the successful 2015 campaign and brings decades of trustedleadership, financial expertise, and community service to the effort. …