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A water line installation project along South Franklin Street, between William Street and Spring Street, begins this week. The Franklin Street intersection with William will close for one day on Tuesday, May 9. The intersection will re-open southbound on May 10 and traffic will be maintained through the work zone; however northbound traffic between Spring and William will be closed …

MOUNT VERNON, April 27, 2023 – The City of Mount Vernon has once again received a Tree CityUSA Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of the City’s commitment to effectiveurban forest management. A Growth Award is bestowed upon a community alongside its Tree City USA recognition fordemonstrating environmental improvement and a higher level of tree care. The …

Building off the success of Delaware Together, the City of Delaware’s new comprehensive plan, City leaders are holding a workshop focused on the Southwest Area Plan. The May 15 workshop will be held from 6-8 pm in the Community Room at the Delaware Community Center YMCA, 1121 S. Houk Road, Delaware. The Southwest Area was identified in Delaware Together (adopted …

CENTERBURG, OH—The Friends of Memorial Park Committee unveiled plans for a newplayground at Memorial Park in Centerburg. The committee spoke at the Hilliar TownshipTrustee meeting on April 10 where trustees supported the design plan and location within thepark.  Formed by local resident, Kara Staats, the Friends of Memorial Park Committee consists of bothresidents interested in enhancing the park as well …

April is National Minority Health Month — a time to raise awareness about healthdisparities that disproportionately affect racially and ethnically diverse populations. It’s also a time toencourage action through access to care by inspiring people to give blood or platelets.The American Red Cross is reminding blood and platelet donors it’s vital to make and keep donationappointments this month to ensure …

Take advantage of a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs during Rx Collect: Drug Take-Back Day by joining the Licking County Health Department (LCHD) on Saturday, April 22 from 10 am to 2 pm at Kroger Marketplace on N. 21st St. in Newark, Kroger Marketplace on E. Broad St. in Pataskala, Giant …

Columbus – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers arrested a suspect in connection with the May 29, 2022 shooting on the Ohio Statehouse lawn, which took the life of Broderick M. Harper, age 16. Earlier today, after nearly a year-long investigation, troopers along with the assistance of the United States Marshal Service and Columbus Division of Police served an arrest warrant on …

Timothy Baldrick was sentenced to 36 years to life in prison for killing Timothy “Scottie” Marcum in June of 2021. At sentencing the prosecution advocated for a sentence of life in prison without parole. Chief Prosecutor Mark Sleeper told the Court that the execution style murder, and the way that Mr. Marcum’s deceased body was handled after the murder, demonstrated …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Transportation is joining other departments of transportation across the country to mark National Work Zone Awareness Week. The week is set aside each year to remind drivers of the need to pay extra attention in work zones to keep both themselves and workers safe. “It’s important that drivers remember to look out for the safety …

A Delaware County jury has found 44-year-old Timothy Baldrick, of Columbus, guilty of Aggravated Murder for killing 37-year-old Timothy “Scottie” Marcum. On June 28, 2021, a kayaker on Alum Creek found Marcum’s deceased body in a plastic tote floating in the water. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office investigated Marcum’s death that was determined to be a homicide, ultimately recovering a …