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 The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported no crash fatalities in the county during December 2024. In December 2023, there were 2 crash fatalities reported. In 2024, there were a total of 17 crash fatalities in Licking County. In 2023, there were a total of 23 crash fatalities in Licking County. Our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones involved.  The Safe Communities Coalition is a group of community partners with the …

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood orplatelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donorsand those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for patients in need. The start of the new year …

-Rico Williams was sentenced to 14-17.5 years in prison for possession of a fentanyl-related compound (with a firearm specification), aggravated possession of drugs (with a firearm specification), possession of cocaine (with a firearm specification), and 2 counts of having a weapon while under a disability. -Todd Gossett was sentenced to 5-7.5 years in prison for 2 counts of pandering sexually-oriented …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the following bills into law:  Senate Bill 58, sponsored by State Senators Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) and Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green), prohibits requiring fees or firearms liability insurance for the possession of firearms, or fees for the possession of knives, and to enact the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act. Senate Bill 63, sponsored by State …

As temperatures plunge this week, AAA Insurance is encouraging homeowners to take preventative measures to protect against the costly damage caused by burst pipes. The forecast for Ohio this week calls for temps to plunge down into the teens and down into single digits in some areas. “This week’s severe winter weather can raise havoc not just for roadways, but …

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Corporate Board of Trustees: Tamara Wolfe as the Wyandot County representative and Pam Rose as the Knox County representative. Tamara Wolfe MS, BSN, RN has previously served as the Agency’s Foundation Board Chair and returns to the Corporate Board …

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 …

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, a convenience will be added to all credit and debit card transactions with the City of Delaware. Since 2020, the city has absorbed the service fees assessed by credit card companies. In fiscal year 2024, the City estimates it will pay about $300,000 in these fees. This issue was discussed with the City Finance Committee during FY 2025 …

Jason Fuller, a 44-year-old Delaware man has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for endangering children by Delaware County Common Pleas Judge James P. Schuck. Fuller earlier pled guilty to 7 counts of Endangering Children (all felonies of the third degree) for the physical, emotional, and psychological abuse he inflicted on his children. Fuller’s abuse spanned 18 years. Each …

A strong desire to travel has been driving holiday travel volume all year and the end of the year holiday travel season is no exception. In a nutshell, the overall End of Year travel for 2024 surpasses travel numbers from previous years for End of the Year data. The majority of people will drive; airports will be busy this year …