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ETNA TOWNSHIP – The Granville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a charter bus, two commercial vehicles and two passenger vehicles in Etna Township, Licking County. The crash occurred on Interstate 70 near state Route 310 at 8:52 a.m.  At this time, the investigation has revealed the vehicles were all traveling westbound on …

in Ohio’s Illicit Drug Supply (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) released a public safety bulletin today alerting Ohioans to an increasing number of illicit drug samples found to contain mixtures of various unpredictable and potentially deadly drugs such as carfentanil, which is estimated to be 100 times more potent than fentanyl. ONIC reported that forensic and drug testing …

On Nov. 8, Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Chancellor Randy Gardner named the latest group of Ohio colleges and universities designated as Collegiate Purple Star campuses for their efforts to support students with military backgrounds. Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) was among the five campuses to receive the military-friendly designation. “COTC is proud to serve veteran and military-connected students …

COLUMBUS, OH  – Ohio Legislators will be introducing several bills to address this issue in the coming weeks. “Foreign billionaires don’t get to make Ohio laws,” said Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester), pointing to millions from billionaires outside America that helped fund Issue 1. Gross added, “This is foreign election interference, and it will not stand.” “Issue 1 doesn’t repeal a single Ohio …

The Woodward Opera House proudly presents CLEVELAND KEYS DUELING PIANOSon Saturday January 6, 2024. Partnering to help raise funds for The Rotary Club ofMount Vernon, this one-night show is sure to sell out quickly. Local businessmenBob Boss, and Joe Mortellaro have joined with The Woodward and The RotaryClub of Mount Vernon in sponsoring this event. Park National Bank, and MortellaroMcDonald’s …

On November 2, 2023, at approximately 7:45 PM, the Licking County Sheriffs Office responded to the 200 block of Goosepond Road in Newark Township on a reported stabbing. Deputies located a victim at the residence with a stab wound. The victim was transported to a Columbus area hospital. Licking County Sheriffs Detectives, through their investigation, developed a suspect and on …

 Jeff Hall became the first four-term mayor in Newark history and Democrat Bill Cost edged Republican Spencer Barker for the final council at-large spot in Tuesday’s general election. The 67 year old Republican Hall enjoyed an overwhelming victory over independent write-in candidate Daniel Crawford, winning 93% of the vote, according to final, unofficial results from the Licking County Board of …

The City of Delaware’s Point Improvement Project continues to make progress. The first major traffic impact phase will start soon. Beginning approximately November 13, eastbound 36/37 travel lanes will be shifted north of the median, from the railroad bridge to just east of the Ohio 521-36/37 intersection, so lane improvement work can take place on eastbound lanes. During this phase, …

The Mount Vernon City Council, Mount Vernon City School District Board and KnoxCounty Career Center Board will have a special joint meeting on Thursday, November 9,2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Knox County Career Center cafeteria, 306 Martinsburg Road,Mount Vernon, for the limited purpose of discussing various issues pertaining to the City,Mount Vernon City School District and Knox County Career …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Board of Trustees presented the 2023 BOT Hospitality Award to Benzel A. Enyart, Tech Support and Asset Management for the University’s Information Technology Services Department. The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees established the Hospitality Award to recognize individuals on campus for outstanding hospitality. The criteria include making a significant …