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Mount Vernon Students Bring Knox County Fair to the Big Screen

Sophomore Briggs Swallow and junior Evelynn Brandenburg are bringing the Knox County Fair to the big screen in Joshua Hill’s film, The Fair!, premiering Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Memorial Theater. Admission is free. Originally asked to create a montage promoting the Knox County Fair, Hill expanded...

Mt Vernon, OH · 2d
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EPA considers power plant for Fairfield County data centers

BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio (WCMH) — A data center campus is on its way to Fairfield County, and now the project needs a source of power. “I’m concerned about our lake, our environment, our communities and the future,” Buckeye Lake Village Councilmember Kellie Green said. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency hosted a public hearing on Tuesday […]

Fairfield County, OH · 2d

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Cambridge Honors Veterans With Annual Veterans Day Parade

CAMBRIDGE, OH – American flags waved, marching bands played and the streets of downtown Cambridge were filled with patriotic pride Wednesday morning as the community gathered for its annual Veterans Day parade. The celebration brought residents together to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of the men and women...

Cambridge, OH · 2d
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Perry County Tribune

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County voters approve 19 local tax levies, reject two

In the Nov. 3 election, Perry County voters passed 19 local tax levies — though one, for Roseville current expenses, by a margin of only three votes, making it susceptible to possible change when provisional ballots are counted. Two other tax measures, both for the Village of Somerset, were voted down. Unofficial results on the tax levies, from the Perry County Board of Elections website, are as follows: • A 1-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Perry County Home (Fairview Assisted Living) — PASSED 7,365 votes to 5,014. • A 5-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Corning police department, equipment and personnel, PASSED 51 to 38. • A 2-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Crooksville municipal park and swimming pool — PASSED 350 to 183. • A 3-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Crooksville municipal park and recreation — PASSED 330 to 199. • A 5-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Junction City current expenses — PASSED 153 to 53. • A 1-mill, continuing renewal levy for the Village of New Lexington parks and recreation — PASSED 698 to 401. • A 4-mill, five-year renewal levy for Village of Roseville current expenses

Perry County, OH · 2d

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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Pickerington issues several new commercial building permits

PICKERINGTON −The Pickerington building department recently granted $28,301 in commercial building permits. Topping the list was a $14,740 permit for a sprinkler head relocation at 1010 Refugee Road. The remaining permits are: A $6,651 permit to provide sprinkler protection and for tenant improvements at 201 Clint Drive, Unit 400. A $4,790 permit to replace an existing gas furnace at 895 Old Diley Road. A $2,000 permit to add fire alarm devices in the operating room at 1010 Refugee Road. A $60 permit for roof work at 184 Jamie Lynn Circle. A $60 permit for roof work at 107 Jamie Lynn Circle. jbarron@gannett.com 740-681-4340 Twitter/X: @jeffrey_ba7142 This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: Pickerington issues several new commercial building permits

Pickerington, OH · 3d

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Paddle for Heroes paddles across Zanesville for Veteran’s Day

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A group of veterans paddled through Zanesville on the Muskingum River as part of their annual Veteran’s Day Tradition. Paddle for Heroes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to involve veterans, first responders, and others with river clean ups, community projects, disaster relief, and healing through paddling.

Zanesville, OH · 2d

Newark Advocate

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Lakewood, Newark Catholic, Northridge, Utica leave Licking County League

Four Licking County League schools are on their way out. Lakewood, Newark Catholic, Northridge and Utica notified league officials Nov. 10 of their plans to leave the LCL and form a new league. “Pending a vote by the school boards at Lakewood, Newark Catholic, Northridge and Utica, those schools will leave the Licking County League beginning with the 2028-29 school year,” LCL commissioner Ron Bowman confirmed via text. “They will become charter members of a new league of like-size schools. The LCL will become an eight-team league which will continue looking at future expansion.” Utica athletic director Howard Hill said details on the new league will be provided soon. Granville, Heath, Johnstown, Licking Heights, Licking Valley, Mount Vernon, Watkins Memorial and Zanesville will remain in the LCL. The LCL re-formed for the 2013-14 school year with 10 Licking County schools, and Zanesville in 2020 and Mount Vernon in 2024 have since been added. This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Lakewood, Newark Catholic, Northridge, Utica leave Licking County League

Utica, OH · 3d

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Adams Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Honors their Veteran Residents

ZANESVILLE, OH – A local nursing home honored their Veterans ahead of Veterans Day. Adams Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center honored the 27 veterans currently in their care with a ceremony on Tuesday. Destiny Barnett, a manager at Adams Lane, says representatives from Buckeye Hospice and the American Legion...

Zanesville, OH · 2d

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Trackside Pub opens under new ownership

The Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce and community members joined Christi and Jason Dolick, the new owners of the Trackside Pub, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 4. Located at 502 Main St. in Coshocton, the pub offers a place for customers to gather for food, drinks and conversation. Chamber Executive...

Coshocton, OH · 4d

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Knox County commissioners demand Drenda Keesee step down following son's conviction

KNOX COUNTY, Ohio (WSYX) — Days after Gary Tom Keesee Jr. was found guilty of sexually abusing three girls over the course of a decade, Knox County commissioners are calling on his mother, Drenda Keesee, to resign from her position as county commissioner. Commissioners Bill Pursel and Barry Lester...

Knox County, OH · 3d

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Ohio School District Gets Rid Of All JV Sports And Several Extracurriculars After Recent Election Results

One of the top high school football programs in Ohio is facing an existential threat after Pickerington Local Schools announced that it was suspending all non-varsity sports and several other extracurricular activities as a result of a recent local election result. The cash-strapped district made the announcement after a 0.75% income tax levy proposal failed by around 250 votes – […] The post Ohio School District Gets Rid Of All JV Sports And Several Extracurriculars After Recent Election Results appeared first on BroBible.

Pickerington, OH · 4d

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In Ohio communities with limited public transportation, volunteers drive veterans to the doctor

Getting to a doctor’s appointment used to be stressful for Vietnam War veteran Rex Theobald. The 87-year-old former U.S. Army sergeant’s health issues prevented him from driving himself. And though he has a supportive family, their lack of military discipline meant they sometimes ran late, which wasn’t good for his health.

Noble County, OH · 2d

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Families of Pickerington students look for answers after levy failure

Families in the Pickerington Local School District are dealing with the consequences of its latest levy failing at the polls.

Pickerington, OH · 1d

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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Family's Honor Flight surprise brings 89-year-old Navy veteran to tears

LANCASTER − A U.S. Navy veteran James Hanley has collected a lifetime of memories. But the surprise that awaited him during his September Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., brought him to tears. That's because his family in Virginia surprised him with a visit when he arrived in Washington. "It was wonderful," Hanley, 89, said. I'll never forget it. It was a tearjerker. My family met me. They came up from Virginia and met me at the Iwo Jima (monument). It was a surprise because I didn't know they were doing that. Oh my gosh. I teared up." Hanley and his fellow veterans got see a lot of the sites in Washington, including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, the U.S. Naval memorial, the World War II memorial, the Korean War memorial, the Vietnam Wall and much more. Hanley served from 1955 to 1990. He joined upon his high school graduation in Youngstown. "I wanted to make something out of myself," Hanley said. "I didn't have any goal in my mind at the time and I thought the Navy would train me. And I knew it was draft time and I didn't want to be drafted. So I

Lancaster, OH · 3d

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Spend A Snow Day Hand-Throwing Pottery At Ohio’s Oldest Craft Village In Zanesville

A serious art museum with free admission sits in the middle of a small Ohio city. Inside, about 20 galleries stretch across three floors. The walls hold paintings from famous names. The cases hold colorful pottery made close to home. I like a stop that surprises you with its depth....

Zanesville, OH · 4d

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Cambridge Celebrates New Great Guernsey Trailhead with Ribbon Cutting

CAMBRIDGE, OH – Every great journey begins with a single step, and Cambridge is taking its next one with the opening of the new Turner Avenue trailhead. Community leaders gathered Monday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the latest milestone for the Great Guernsey Trail. The new trailhead is part...

Cambridge, OH · 4d

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Cambridge Students Trade a Day Off to March for Veterans on November 11

Cambridge City Schools is closed today, Monday — so that its students can be in class on Veterans Day itself, spending Wednesday, November 11, honoring the Guernsey County residents who served, according to a district release reported by The Daily Jeffersonian. For the 2026-27 school year, the district will hold classes on November 11 so […]

Cambridge, OH · 4d

Mount Vernon News

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Licking commissioners approve reduced contract price for Jacksontown water line project

The Licking County Board of Commissioners approved a revised contract amount of $577,790 for Phase I of the Jacksontown Water Line Project during its Nov. 3 meeting, lowering the overall project cost despite an earlier change order that added nearly $21,000 for additional work. According to a resolution attached to...

Licking County, OH · 3d

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Holiday shopping, free Thanksgiving dinner and toy drive planned in Licking, Knox counties

Residents looking for holiday shopping opportunities, a free Thanksgiving meal or a way to support local veterans will have several upcoming community events to choose from in November and December. Licking County Aging Partners will host a holiday vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at 1058...

Licking County, OH · 3d

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Winter Wonders Walk returns to Dawes Arboretum with lights, Santa and sensory-friendly night

The Dawes Arboretum will bring back its annual Winter Wonders Walk in December, offering visitors a mile-long holiday light experience, visits with Santa Claus, seasonal activities and a new sensory-friendly evening. The ninth annual event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 10-12 and Dec. 17-19 at the arboretum,...

Newark, OH · 3d