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Newark, Licking Valley taking flight behind new quarterbacks this fall
NEWARK ― Newark's Bodie Smith and Drayson Peterson had been preparing for life without Steele Meister, and that moment has arrived. The burly lefty with 1,883 yards and 23 touchdowns has graduated, but in Tuesday's seven-on-seven passing scrimmage against Licking Valley at White Field, it was evident that Smith, who takes over at...
Civil War reenactment on the river will bring the boom of cannons
Come July 19, the Muskingum River will come alive with a Civil War reenactment that sees guests of the Lorena Sternwheeler getting shot at from the river banks — and the boat firing back. “They won’t even let me know where the cannons are,” said Captain Bill Page of...
Final phase of 10-year Licking County Courthouse renovation restoring grand courtroom
The original courtroom in the 148-year-old Licking County Courthouse is filled with artwork and stained glass so ornate that even some of those accused of heinous crimes sit in awe. They sit on church-like pews where their shackles scratch and scar the wooden benches. ...
OhioHealth announces plans to expand Dublin Methodist Hospital
DUBLIN, Ohio — OhioHealth announced on Tuesday its plan to expand Dublin Methodist Hospital. The expansion would increase the hospital‘s inpatient and critical care capacity by creating 200 permanent clinical jobs and hundreds of construction jobs, according to a press release. “We are extremely grateful and excited for...
'I love you, mom.' JD Vance says his mom is 10 years sober
JD Vance's mother was in the audience Wednesday night when he formally accepted his nomination to be Donald Trump's running mate. Vance spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The 39-year-old Ohio senator talked about his upbringing in Middletown, Ohio, and Appalachian roots – two backdrops of his 2016 memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy." ...
Northern Local names new treasurer
THORNVILLE — Northern Local Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Clifton as the new district treasurer, succeeding Elizabeth Clark-McCarthy. Elizabeth is retiring after 26 years of service to the Northern Local School District. Jennifer, known to many as Jennie, brings a wealth of experience and a strong educational background to the district. Jennie is a proud alumna of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration. She holds a School Treasurer’s license from the Ohio Department of Education...
NWS says Tuesday’s storms were a derecho
FORT WAYNE (ADAMS) – The Storm Prediction Center sayas it was a derecho blew across Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio early Tuesday morning. A derecho is a straight-line windstorm that occurs over a large area with wind gusts of at least 58 mph. The storm spawned several tornadoes along it’s leading edge including twisters at O’Hare and Midway airports in Chicago and in northern Indiana.
Utica takes its time in football passing scrimmages
UTICA — Hayden Piper made sure no heads were hanging among his Utica teammates Tuesday. It is July, and the results are secondary. Utica football continued its preparations for the 2024 season, hosting East Knox, River View and Liberty Union for passing scrimmages. ...
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