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Road work related to the Point Improvement Project has shifted to the west side of the railroad bridge. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 25, through mid-July, the work zone will extend from Bowtown Road west of the bridge to Foley St. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be shifted onto narrowed lanes. The westbound US 36 (E. William St.) left turn lane will …

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced the approval of 10 projects that will create 1,063 new jobs statewide.   During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. The projects are expected to result …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —  The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) announced Wednesday that Kenyon College senior Thomas Nelson earned a spot on the organization’s D3 Team of the Week.Just 10 NCAA Division III players are selected weekly to the USILA team and Nelson, a faceoff specialist, claimed one of those spots based on his performance in the Owls’ 10-7 home-opening …

On February 12, 2025, the Licking County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation after a local resident was scammed out of $24,000. The victim was led to believe that their identity was being used on the dark web and needed to “secure assets” to protect themselves from civil liability. The suspect arrived at the victim’s residence and took possession of the …

February 18, 2025 – Following a bench trial, Judge Marianne T. Hemmeter found 35-year-old Alex Hawks, of Canal Winchester, guilty of Telecommunications Harassment, a felony of the fifth degree. Hawks was previously convicted of Telecommunications Harassment, a misdemeanor of the first degree hence why this contact resulted in a felony charge and conviction. A sentencing hearing before Judge Marianne T. …

The City of Delaware is a Tree City USA honoree for the 44th consecutive year. The Arbor Day Foundation recognized the City’s commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. Delaware also was recognized with a Growth …

The community is invited to a City of Delaware Black History Month celebration on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Sourcepoint, 800 Cheshire Rd. The free event runs 4-6:30 p.m. The formal program begins at 5 p.m. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Mark Lomax, II, a composer, recording artist, drummer, activist, educator and author. Lomax, a highly sought-after lecturer, specializes in …

 Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark, with support from the J. Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, celebrate Independence Day with a concert and fireworks on July 3 at the shared Newark campus. The institutions are seeking food vendors to serve spectators at the event, which is expected to draw more than 20,000 people. Interested vendors …

The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported three (3) crash fatalities in the county during January 2025. In January 2024, there were no crash fatalities reported. Our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones involved.  The Safe Communities Coalition is a group of community partners with the goal to reduce traffic-related deaths. It is administered by …

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 …