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Townships pass fire, park, road levies, Danville approves park levy

MOUNT VERNON — Ballot initiatives in the townships fared well, with voters approving levies for parks, fire/EMS, cemeteries and roads. Danville renewed a park maintenance levy, and Mount Vernon voters allowed Mount Vernon Duchess to sell liquor on Sunday by a vote of 345 (60.95%) to 221 (39.05%). Here’s a closer look at the final […] The post Townships pass fire, park, road levies, Danville approves park levy appeared first on Knox Pages - Knox County News & Info .

Danville, OH · 4d

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Ohio health system poised to add another hospital

Kettering Health has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Knox Community Hospital, a 99-bed facility. Just a few months after announcing plans to come together, Kettering Health and Knox Community Hospital have reached a definitive agreement. Kettering Health would acquire Knox Community Hospital, under the terms of the agreement. Knox...

Mt Vernon, OH · 6d
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Newark Advocate

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Licking County to close River Road at SR 16, citing traffic safety concerns

Licking County will completely close but permit emergency access at River Road and State Road 16 in a push to keep drivers safe. There isn’t a merge lane for commuters turning onto Route 16 from River Road, which the Ohio Department of Transportation said threatens traffic safety . The agency believes closing the intersection could help prevent crashes after there were 14, half of which resulted in injuries, there between 2021 and 2025. The intersection is 7 miles west of Newark in Granville Township. The closure will shift how residents in the Mill Race neighborhood access the highway, pushing them to James Road and others that ODOT expects would see more traffic because of the change. Commissioner Tim Bubb, Duane Flowers and Rick Black voted unanimously Nov. 2 to approve a petition from ODOT to close the intersection to commuters but allow emergency access. Each of them cited safety in their reasoning, with Bubb stating he believes safety concerns outweigh convenience. "At the end of the day, safety for our children, people who live here and thousands of people who drive on that intersection – safety trumps just about everything," Bubb said during a Nov. 2 meeting. "Tolerating an unsafe

Licking County, OH · 5d

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Heath voters to weigh several charter amendment proposals in November election

In the upcoming November elections, Heath voters will be asked if they want to change how they receive public notices from local governments, and will weigh extending the city’s planning commission’s deadline to submit recommendations to council from 30 days to 60 days. Where should the city publish...

Heath, OH · 5d
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Meet the candidate: Robert Essex wants to bring change as Licking County Common Pleas – Domestic Relations judge

After nearly 33 years as an attorney, Robert Essex is running to be a judge for the Licking County Common Pleas – Domestic Relations court, with a goal to treat everyone who passes through his courtroom with fairness. “I’ve always thought that everybody should be treated fairly,” Essex said....

Licking County, OH · 5d

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State Grant Illuminates Berne Union Bus Fleet to Protect Students on Dark Rural Roads

SUGAR GROVE, Ohio — Students traveling along the rural roads of the Berne Union Local School District are safer this school year, thanks to a fleet-wide safety lighting overhaul funded by a $42,516 state grant. Over the summer, the district installed new illuminated school bus signs, illuminated stop signs,...

Sugar Grove, OH · 5d

Perry County Tribune

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Perry County Commissioners discuss finances

NEW LEXINGTON — At their Wednesday meeting, the Perry County Commissioners received quarterly financial updates from county Administrator Jim Stroup, who explained that a few departments had been trending downward in their spending, and that the county received slightly more revenue than expected. The commissioners then approved a handful of appropriations. It was later explained that these appropriations included funding for engineering costs for Northern Perry County Water and Wastewater, a $2,000 grant for the sheriff’s office for national forest patrol, and a $37,000 appropriation from the general fund, which acted as an insurance buyout for a cruiser that was heavily damaged by floodwater. The commissioners also approved and accepted a $1,000 donation from Humana for the annual back-to-school bash. They also agreed to award four ODOT demolition projects to the lowest bidder. These projects are centered around four brownfield sites located within the county that need to be demolished. Later, they authorized board of commissioners President Scott Owen to sign the records retention schedule for the Sheriff’s office. They also authorized him to sign a grant proposal for emergency phone communications within the elevator at the Job and Family Services building. They later agreed to increase the ceiling from

Perry County, OH · 3d

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Meet the candidate: Thad Claggett vies for third term as state representative in House District 68

Thaddeus Claggett (R-Licking County) can trace his family history back more than 130 years in the low-rolling knolls of the Welsh Hills in Licking County. The Republican representative for District 68 in the Ohio State House — running to maintain his seat against Democrat Mason Blankenship — says his roots in his community run deep – in part because his family has lived on the same street in Newark for 130 years, and, in part, because of his commitment to serving the community.

Licking County, OH · 5d

Knox Pages

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Voters return Hiner to Ohio House, Stevens wins new term

State Rep. Mark Hiner (R) will return to the statehouse, and Republican Shawn Stevens will join him. The post Voters return Hiner to Ohio House, Stevens wins new term appeared first on Knox Pages - Knox County News & Info .

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Hocking County Voters Head to Polls Today After Early Voting Ends in Logan

Hocking County voters head to their neighborhood polling places today, Tuesday, Nov. 3, to finish deciding the 2026 general election after early in-person voting wrapped up Sunday afternoon in Logan. Polls across the county are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and anyone in line by 7:30 p.m. will be permitted to vote, according […]

Hocking County, OH · 5d

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Fairfield County Hall of Fame will honor 3 veterans

Three Fairfield County veterans will be inducted into the Fairfield County Veterans Hall of Fame during a Nov. 19 ceremony in Lancaster. The event begins at 6 p.m. at The Levacy Center, 1550 Sheridan Drive, according to a community announcement. Brian P. Green, Ronald E. Nixon and Lester E. "Gene" Wood will be recognized for their military service and their contributions to the community after leaving the military. Green served 10 years in the Ohio Army National Guard and has supported veterans through outdoor retreats, community events and volunteer work. He co-founded the Fairfield County Military Homecoming Celebrations and has supported Honor Flight Columbus and Team Rubicon. Nixon served eight years in the U.S. Air Force before serving his community as a firefighter, medic, police chief and mayor of Bremen. His volunteer work has included local law enforcement initiatives, disaster relief efforts with the American Red Cross and more than 3,000 volunteer hours at Fairfield Medical Center. Wood spent nearly 45 years in public service, including 38 years as Fairfield County recorder. During that time, he championed efforts to preserve veterans' military records and improve access to benefits. He also volunteers with the Lancaster Ohio Veterans Burial Detail and remains

Fairfield County, OH · 5d

Mount Vernon News

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Village Lights event, recycling schedule headline Gambier village updates

Village officials are seeking vendors and performers for Gambier's annual Village Lights celebration while also reminding residents of upcoming recycling schedule changes and the final weeks of the community's leaf collection program. The Village of Gambier announced that its annual Village Lights event will take place from 3 to 6...

Gambier, OH · 4d

Mount Vernon News

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Winter in Downtown returns with holiday shopping and festivities

Plan ahead and take part in the community's holiday festivities. Holiday shopping, a tree-lighting ceremony, a parade, visits with Santa and a community lighting competition are among the events planned as Experience Mount Vernon launches its 2026 "Winter in Downtown" holiday celebration. The seasonal series, presented by Park National Bank,...

Mt Vernon, OH · 4d

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Zanesville Shuts Off Maple Avenue Water Overnight Sunday, Boil Advisory to Follow

ZANESVILLE, Ohio — If you live or work on Maple Avenue in Zanesville, fill the bathtub and the water bottles before 11 o’clock tonight. The City of Zanesville Water Division will shut down water service on Maple Avenue from 11 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, to 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, to install a valve, according […]

Zanesville, OH · 6d

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Guernsey County Voters Head to Polls Tuesday After Early Voting Ends in Cambridge

Guernsey County voters head to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, for the 2026 general election after early in-person voting ended Sunday, November 1, at the Guernsey County Board of Elections in Cambridge. Polls across the county will be open Tuesday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Board of Elections, at 627 Wheeling Avenue, […]

Guernsey County, OH · 5d

Mount Vernon News

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Knox County Career Center nursing program ranks No. 2 in Ohio for NCLEX outcomes

Knox County Career Center's nursing program earned the No. 2 spot in a statewide ranking of Ohio nursing schools for 2027, recognized for strong NCLEX-RN pass rates and its pathway for licensed practical nurses seeking registered nurse licensure. The ranking, published by RegisteredNursing.org, placed the Knox Technical Center's LPN-RN Transition...

Knox County, OH · 4d

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Fairfield County Voters Head to Polls Tuesday After Early Voting Ends in Lancaster

Fairfield County voters head to their precinct polling places on Tuesday, November 3, after early in-person voting ended Sunday, November 1, at the Fairfield County Board of Elections in Lancaster. Polls across Ohio are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, and voters who are in line by 7:30 p.m. have the […]

Lancaster, OH · 5d

Mount Vernon News

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Health Commissioner cites two child deaths in Sleep Safe campaign push

Knox County Health Commissioner Zachary Green told the Mount Vernon City Council at its Oct. 26 meeting that the Knox Public Health Sleep Safe Campaign was created to raise awareness and create educational opportunities within the community about the risks of co-sleeping with infants. "We have had two fatalities, unfortunately,...

Mt Vernon, OH · 4d

Newark Advocate

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Dale Robinson survived secret WWII disaster before landing on Utah Beach

Dale Allen Robinson was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, on Oct. 27, 1916. He was the third of four children born to David and Rosa Robinson. In the 1940 census, he was listed as working on the family farm near Bladensburg. Sometime afterward, he moved to Sharpsburg, Ohio, where he worked as a truck driver before being inducted into the Army on Feb. 5, 1941, at age 24. While stationed at Fort Knox, Dale returned to Stockport, Ohio, and on Feb. 3, 1942, married 21-year-old Lorna Tullis at her sister’s home. He was assigned to Headquarters Company of the 746th Tank Battalion, where he served in the reconnaissance platoon. The 746th trained at Camp Rucker, Alabama, before moving to Camp Pickett, Virginia, in October 1943. In January 1944, the battalion moved to New York and, on Jan. 29, sailed aboard the RMS Aquitania. The troops landed at Gourock, Scotland, on Feb. 9, 1944, and then moved to South Wales. During this period, the battalion was assigned to support the 4th Infantry Division in the Normandy invasion. History: Romeo Johnson’s path led from Newark football fields to World War I service In April 1944, Robinson and the 746th participated in Exercise

Newark, OH · 6d

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Federal Disaster Help Opens in Zanesville Nov. 2-20 for Muskingum County Survivors

Muskingum County residents affected by August severe weather can get in-person help with federal disaster assistance in Zanesville starting Monday, November 2, through November 20, according to a community announcement reported by the Zanesville Times Recorder. Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be available at the Newton […]

Zanesville, OH · 5d