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Licking County, then part of Fairfield County, first settled in 1813 at present-day Utica
Even though Ohio became the 17th state in 1803, it didn’t mean the area that we now call Licking County was settled. This area was part of Fairfield County and was named Licking Township. The county as we know it wasn’t established until 1808. During these early years, many land speculators tried to...
First Buc-ee's store in Ohio sets groundbreaking date
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WKEF/WKRC) - The convenience chain die-hard fans have been waiting for now has a groundbreaking date for its first Ohio location. Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore posted information on social media noting that the official groundbreaking ceremony is set for Aug. 8. Buc-ee's, a "large-format travel center"...
Mount Vernon favorite featured on expanded Ohio Ice Cream Trail
To celebrate National Ice Cream Month, TourismOhio is inviting Ohioans to grab a cone, bowl, or treat at one of the more than 50 stops along the newly expanded Ohio Ice Cream Trail. “When Fran and I travel the state with our kids and grandkids, we will go out of...
Counties with the shortest life expectancy in Ohio
View a previous report on the counties with the longest life expectancy in Ohio in the video player above. Life expectancy can be affected by a variety of factors. About 25% of your lifespan is determined by genetics, according to the National Library of Medicine. Health and wellness habits—like following a balanced, nutrient-rich diet; not smoking; […]
The Outdoor Coffee Shop In Ohio That Is The Prettiest Place To Enjoy A Warm Afternoon
The Buckeye State might not have coffee shops on the Left Bank or French Quarter, but there are lots of picturesque places in Ohio to enjoy your cuppa with a view. Peninsula Coffee House and Market is one such place; this Ohio coffee shop boasts sublime views of the Cuyahoga River and surrounding Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Just Askin': What is the oldest historic building in Ohio?
The Enquirer's Just Askin' series aims to answer the questions that no one seems to have an answer for, not even Google. The settling of Ohio began in 1788 in what was then known as the Northwest Territory. The Northwest Territory would eventually become Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and part of Minnesota. And predating colonization,...
Licking County child care too expensive for families, providers understaffed, survey says
NEWARK − The child care industry does not seem to work for anyone. Providers struggle to stay in business. Workers are vastly underpaid. And working parents either can’t find quality child care or can’t afford it. The answer for some is to give up. Workers quit. Providers...
Were You Aware That These Ohio Lakes Even Exist?
No matter where you are at you will always find the perfect spot to do some swimming or fishing. As somebody who’s gone fishing and not only the great lakes, but the ocean, as well, sometimes the best fishing and swimming areas are way off the beaten path, and places you most likely have never even heard of before.
Can Ohio’s lethal love affair with guns get any worse? Yes, it can: Brent Larkin
CLEVELAND -- An accident of birth has put at needless risk the lives of nearly 1.4 million of this state’s most precious assets - its children under the age of 10. The accident is living in Ohio, a decision beyond their control. That’s because Ohio ranks 33rd among the states in acting to prevent gun violence.
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