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Licking County Foundation awards 21 grants to nonprofits
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:42:10 -0800
Kathie Fout said a $20,000 grant from the Licking County Foundation will help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking and Perry Counties support a school-based mentoring program called Improvement and Family Strengthening for adults and local children.
Licking Heights ends its contract with ESC
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:39:21 -0800
The Licking Heights school board voted 4-0 to end its service agreement with the Licking County Educational Service Center, at least for now, as the district explores other service options available, per the provisions of House Bill 153.
Johnstown village manager joins Grow Licking County committee
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:38:44 -0800
Johnstown village manager Jim Lenner believes his appointment to the Grow Licking County Community Investment Corp. formulating committee is part of a first step in helping to market Johnstown, and Licking County as a whole, to the state, the nation, and ultimately the world.
County eyes consolidation of sheriff’s, 911 dispatch centers
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:41:08 -0800
Licking County plans to combine the county sheriff’s dispatch center with the county’s 911 emergency services center.
Alexandria goes from speed trap to welcome mat
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:11:41 -0800
ALEXANDRIA, Ohio — Meredith Martin likes to use the word renaissance. Martin said she moved her newly opened Sunbear Studio & Gallery to Alexandria from Delaware County because of the Licking County village’s small-town charm and great location near affluent communities. Having an art gallery on Main Street has residents buzzing with the hope that the village of about 500 people is on the cusp ...
Chamber leaders expect event to remain popular
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:42:24 -0800
Jennifer McDonald is not quite sure why the Licking County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Groundhog Breakfast continues to be so popular, but she knows every year she can expect 500 to 1,000 people to attend.
Community news
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:37:20 -0800
The Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District recently received a grant to conduct water-conservation classes.
Licking County plans to combine sheriff’s and 911 centers
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:47:04 -0800
Monroe Township Fire Chief Dudley Wright sees no downside to Licking County’s plan to combine the sheriff’s dispatch center with the county’s 911 emergency services center.
In brief
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:34:31 -0800
The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking public comments regarding a proposed project that will replace the I-70 twin bridges over Canal Road and the Ohio Canal Greenway Trail.
$1,000 Reward Offered In Licking County Robbery Attempt
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:23:34 -0800
Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in an assault and attempted robbery in Newark.