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New water-well testing near Alexandria and Granville has identified potential water sources that could produce millions of gallons per day for the region. Test wells were drilled at three sites — two near Alexandria and one near Granville — as officials look for possible water sources to support the Intel computer-chip manufacturing campus in New Albany. Testing indicates the sites …

A new network of housing navigators is beginning work across Licking County, with the goal of helping people experiencing homelessness find permanent housing and, just as importantly, remain housed once they get there. Five local social-service organizations have hired housing navigators with funding from the Licking County Foundation. The organizations include Licking County Coalition of Care, Newark Homeless Outreach, Licking …

\The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging is partnering with Gorman-Rupp on a new pilot program designed to support employees who are balancing their jobs with caregiving responsibilities for an older family member or friend. The Working Caregiver pilot uses a caregiver-support toolkit developed with funding from the Administration for Community Living and the University of Southern California Center …

Mount Vernon High School has restructured its HIVE period into a four-tier intervention system designed to provide students with academic support based on their grades, attendance and discipline records. The new system places students into one of four tiers during three-week cycles, with placements reviewed at the beginning of each cycle using current academic, attendance and discipline information. School officials …

The Knox County Foundation is once again partnering with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to bring Charitable University to Knox County, offering free training for nonprofit board members and leaders. The training is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ramser 4-H Center at the Knox County Fairgrounds. Charitable University is designed to give nonprofit …

The night sky over Mohican State Park will become part of a statewide celebration Saturday as Mohican Lodge joins eight other Ohio state park lodges for a synchronized drone show. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Great Ohio Lodges are presenting “Remember, Lights in the Sky” at 9 p.m. Saturday, September 12. The event will combine a celebration of …

The U.S. Marshals Service says 79 missing and endangered children have been located across Ohio during what officials describe as the largest missing-child operation in the state’s history. Operation Meridian was conducted throughout August in coordination with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. The children ranged in age from 6 to 17 and were reported missing under a variety …

There’s no place like home—and there’s certainly no place like the stage. MTVarts is bringing the beloved musical fantasy “The Wizard of Oz” to the historic Knox Memorial Theater this month, featuring the young performers of the organization’s artsIQ program. Directed by Bruce Jacklin, the production follows Dorothy Gale, played by Lanah Andrews and Allie Vance, as a tornado carries …

A Mansfield police officer has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly reporting for duty under the influence of alcohol and later being arrested on an OVI charge. According to Mansfield Police Chief Jason Bammann, Officer John Meyer reported for work at approximately 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 29, and was determined to be under the influence of alcohol. Meyer was …

Residents experiencing dental pain or a dental emergency will have a new walk-in option beginning this month. Knox County Dental has announced a new Walk-In Emergency Dental Clinic, with the first clinic scheduled for Thursday, September 10. The one-day clinic will be offered on the second Thursday of each month throughout 2026. Check-in hours will be from 8 a.m. to …