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Betty D. Montgomery, Chair of the Board for The Jo Ann Davidson Ohio LeadershipInstitute, announced that Amber Keener of Knox County graduated from theprestigious Institute at a recent ceremony that took place in Washington, D.C. “These outstanding women leaders are dedicated to applying their experience andskills to community and public service,” Montgomery said. “It is inspiring to watchtheir growth and …

The Newark Division of Police would like to inform the community that the Light Ohio Blue caravan will be coming to Newark on Wednesday, April 17 between 8:00pm and 8:30pm to the Licking County Courthouse Square. The caravan of area police vehicles will arrive via West Main Street and encircle the public square. The public is welcome to come to …

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) will be holding a nursing and healthcare career education event at the Coshocton campus on May 18, 2023. Prospective students and visitors can tour the high-tech labs and experience state-of-the-art equipment. Throughout the event, admissions representatives and faculty will be available to answer questions. The full practical nursing program is offered at the Coshocton campus. “The …

State and local officials Tuesday morning turned the first shovels of dirt on the Point improvement project on Delaware’s east side. The Point intersection of US36 and Ohio 37 serves as a City of Delaware gateway and carries more than 27,000 vehicles per day, including residents traveling to and from work, freight transport and emergency responders. The Ohio Department of …

For the first time, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has identified some confiscated drugs as “rainbow fentanyl,” the deadly colorful pills designed to resemble candy that drug traffickers are using to drive addiction among young people, Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. “Do not be fooled by appearances – rainbow fentanyl is death disguised as candy,” Yost said. “The …

MOUNT VERNON, May 9, 2023 – For 15 years now, residents of the City of Mount Vernon havehad the opportunity to save money on their electric and natural gas bills through the City’s utilityaggregation program.These savings have varied over the years, but they stand to be especially significant forparticipants in the electric program for at least the next two and …

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 …