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Southwest Licking School District investigates allegation of rape on bus

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 06:42
NEWARK -- Southwest Licking Local School District officials are investigating allegations of a rape on a district school bus but could have done more if the incident were reported immediately, Superintendent Forest Yocum said.

Licking County Sheriff's deputy injured in collision with deer

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 06:38
HANOVER -- A Licking County Sheriff's Office deputy was released from Licking Memorial Hospital after being injured in collision with a deer Wednesday morning on Ohio 586.

Moundbuilders Country Club celebrates 100th anniversary

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 06:33
NEWARK -- When Moundbuilders Country Club opened its doors in 1910, men on the golf course used wooden clubs and golf carts were nowhere to be found.

Licking County arrests didn't link fugitive to Arizona crime

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 06:32
NEWARK -- A fugitive was arrested multiple times in Licking County on sexual imposition, drunken driving and other charges during his 30-year stint in Ohio without being connected to his Arizona crime.

Economist: Recovery needs consumer spending to catch on

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 00:00
NEWARK -- The economic recovery cannot continue without more spending by consumers and business, but a double-dip recession appears unlikely.

Obama rolls out tax plan, won't yield on tax hike for wealthiest

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 00:00
CLEVELAND -- Politically weakened but refusing to bend, President Barack Obama insisted Wednesday that Bush-era tax cuts be cut off for the wealthiest Americans, joining battle with Republicans -- and some fellow Democrats -- just two months before bruising midterm elections.

Granville Township rejects humane society's site proposal

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 00:00
GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP -- The Licking County Humane Society is left with two options for a site for a new building now that Granville Township has said it won't consider a proposal to locate the building on land it owns on Ohio 16.

Kimball, Claggett settle in C-TEC case

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 00:00
NEWARK -- Architect Kimball & Associates and contractor Claggett & Sons have reached a settlement agreement in the case between the contractor and C-TEC, according to the final judgment entry entered last week.

American Red Cross Licking County Mayor's Challenge sees increase in blood donations

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 00:00
NEWARK -- Sometimes, blood drives can be reduced to numbers: How many units of blood are needed, how many have been collected or who can donate the most.

Lakewood looks at $4.4M in cuts if levy doesn't pass

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 00:00
HEBRON -- Lakewood Local Schools Superintendent Jay Gault is working on a list of what $4.4 million in cuts might look like, he said during the regular board of education meeting Wednesday night.

Pataskala teen faces rape charges; 6 girls come forward

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 10:51
NEWARK -- Allegations of rape and kidnapping committed against six Licking County girls have prompted Licking County Prosecutor's Office officials to ask any other victims to contact their office after the arrest of a teenage boy late last week.

Bald eagle eyed in Newark

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 00:00
NEWARK -- Ron Davis glanced into his rearview mirror Tuesday and saw the national bird of the U.S.

Arizona fugitive since 1980 arrested in Newark

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 00:00
NEWARK -- An Arizona fugitive missing since 1980 was arrested Tuesday morning in Newark by the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team and Newark police, according to a U.S. Marshals Service press release.

Longaberger announces new factory store at Polaris

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 00:00
COLUMBUS -- The Longaberger Co. announced Tuesday the opening of a Longaberger Factory Store at Polaris Towne Center.

Newark man sentenced to prison for domestic violence

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 00:00
NEWARK -- A Newark man was sentenced Tuesday to four years and 11 months in prison after pleading no contest to five charges related to domestic violence.

Up to $1,000 reward offered for information about Newark robbery

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 00:00
NEWARK -- Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone who has information leading to an arrest in an aggravated robbery at an east Newark gas station.

Adopt a Furry Friend

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 00:00
My name is Parker (No. 957), and I am a male hound mix. I am a handsome boy, distinctive with my brindle coat. I am estimated to be less than a year old. I'm a fun one with a sweet personality. Come meet me.

Heath considers utility rate increases

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 00:00
HEATH -- Utility bills for Heath residents will increase either 15.8 percent or 20.3 percent during the next five years if Heath City Council approves one of two scenarios presented by the city administration.

Pataskala residents could face higher utility rates in 2011

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 00:00
PATASKALA -- Pataskala residents' utility rates could increase by Jan. 1.

Marne United Methodist sending mission to earthquake-hit Haiti

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 00:00
NEWARK -- For many Americans, getting a toothbrush from the dentist is a biannual tradition.