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The Coshocton Tribune

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Check out these Coshocton County restaurant inspections

COSHOCTON − The following are restaurant inspections with critical violations, as conducted by the Coshocton Public Health District in October 2026. Oct. 15 Subway, 390 1/2 South Whitewoman St.: No person in charge present during inspection. Meaning there was nobody who could demonstrate no critical violations knowledge or ensuring employees were maintaining temperatures of food during hot and cold storage. Employees were not informed of responsibility to report health information. Foods not being held proper cold temperatures. Doors were propped open and there are no screens or air curtains, which could allow for flies and other pests to enter. Oct. 29 Tlaquepaque, 131 N. Third St.: Kitchen employees need trained in food safety and processes and monitoring temperatures. No employees was observed washing hands. Large pots and containers of meat and poultry on floor in front of handwashing sink, blocking it from employee use. Foods are to covered in refrigerator, including large bins of beans and rice after use. Foods in pans in chest freezer were from 55 to 60 degrees at time of inspection. Roach spray and powder under cabinet in waiting room station stored with soda bags and hoses. Foods in freezer were not frozen and where improperly

Coshocton County, OH · 9h

Newark Advocate

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Newark Catholic volleyball falls in Division VII state semifinal

Another championship season for the Newark Catholic volleyball team has come to an end. NC was unable to sustain a fast start Nov. 12 in a loss to Fort Loramie, 27-25, 25-18, 25-19, in a Division VII state semifinal at Wright State. The Green Wave (21-5) were reigning Division VI state champions and hoping stay on top but fell to Fort Loramie (23-4), the 2024 Division VII state champion. Leah Caudill recorded 15 kills in her final match for NC, which led 9-1 in the first set before Fort Loramie came charging back, eventually scoring six of the final seven points. Sophia Basham added 14 kills, Gabbie Hill 22 assists and Calla Whitlach 17 digs. This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Newark Catholic volleyball falls in Division VII state semifinal

Newark, OH · 23h

The Coshocton Tribune

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Coshocton County Prosecutor’s Office adds new victim/witness coordinator

Hailey Helter is the new victim/witness coordinator for the Coshocton County Prosecutor's Office. The goal is to make sure victims feel heard, supported and informed during what can often be a difficult and overwhelming time, according to a community announcement. Helter will work closely with victims and witnesses throughout the criminal justice process, providing support, guidance, information and assistance along the way She will keep victims informed on their cases, explain their rights, assist with victim impact statements and restitution paperwork and serve as a point of contact for questions and concerns. More: Our Town Coshocton taps Hailey Helter to lead downtown efforts Additionally, Helter will also work at the front desk in the office and answer phones. She is a 2023 graduate of Coshocton High School, where she multi sports for the Coshocton Redskins, including varsity volleyball as a middle hitter and defensive specialist. Helter holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Ashland University and previously service as the executive director of Our Town Coshocton. This article originally appeared on Coshocton Tribune: Coshocton County Prosecutor’s Office adds new victim/witness coordinator

Coshocton County, OH · 1d

The Coshocton Tribune

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Coshocton to study future of law enforcement services

Correction made regarding the safety and security levy being an income tax levy COSHOCTON − City officials are commissioning a $35,000 study of Coshocton's law enforcement needs and its contract with the Coshocton County Sheriff's Office. However, Mayor Mark Mills said the review doesn't mean the city is preparing to establish its own police department. Mills believes the law enforcement feasibility study will benefit the city and the sheriff's office be examining needs and the services currently provided. He didn't expect the city to pursue establishing a police department anytime soon, but wants information available should the city consider doing so in the future. "If we ever decide to say, 'Hey, we're not going to contract with the sheriff's office, we're going to do law enforcement on our own,' then that document exists," Mills said. "It's not a gotcha. It's not a 'we want to do something else.' It's 'we're going to gather the data, put it together and we're going to have it.'" Sheriff Chris Walters was made aware of the city administration's intent to pursue the study before the proposal was presented to city council. He said his office will cooperate with consultants. "My predecessors always had the

Coshocton, OH · 2d

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Final Central Ohio Outdoor Car Shows – Miller’s, Fall Harvest & Veterans Day

The 2026 Central Ohio outdoor car show season has officially come to a close, but there are still a handful of cruise-ins and cars & coffee events remaining on the November calendar. This week’s News & Notes features reports from three of the season’s final outdoor shows: Miller’s Fall Swap...

Columbus, OH · 1d

WKBN

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West Branch’s dream season ends in the state semifinals

Cincinnati Mariemont blanked West Branch 3-0 in the OHSAA Division IV Girls Soccer State Semifinals.

Heath, OH · 2d

NBC4 Columbus

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9 children rescued: Licking County parents plead not guilty

Two Licking County adults facing 22 total charges related to the rescuing of nine children who were found living in ‘horrific’ conditions last month pleaded not guilty Tuesday.

Licking County, OH · 2d

NBC4 Columbus

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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

NewsForce 24/7

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Zanesville Campus Blanket Drive Aims to Keep Local Families Warm This Winter

ZANESVILLE — Ohio University Zanesville is asking the campus and the community to help keep Muskingum County families warm this winter, as the annual Good Samaritan Blanket Drive collects blankets through November 30, according to a community announcement reported by the Zanesville Times Recorder. Donations may be dropped off in Elson Hall and Herrold Hall […]

Zanesville, OH · 9h

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Dark Star Jubilee 2027 Lineup Announced Featuring Greensky Bluegrass, The Allman Betts Band & More

It has been announced that Dark Star Jubilee will return to Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio, May 28-30, 2027, by bringing together three nights of Dark Star Orchestra and a wide-ranging lineup spanning from bluegrass, Southern rock, funk, roots music and the broader jam community for the festival’s 14th annual edition. General festival information, ticket packages, camping […]

Thornville, OH · 18h

NewsForce 24/7

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$300,000 Grant to Fund Essential Home Repairs in Hocking, Athens and Perry Counties

Hocking Athens Perry Community Action will receive $300,000 from the Ohio Department of Development to fund essential home repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners in the three Southeast Ohio counties it serves, State Rep. Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) announced in an Ohio House release. The money is aimed at homeowners at or below 50 percent […]

Hocking County, OH · 1d

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A rare western hummingbird has birdwatchers making their way to Granville.

A rare hummingbird sighting in Granville is drawing attention from birdwatchers across the region. A Calliope hummingbird has been reported in Licking County, an unusual sighting for Ohio. The species is native primarily to the western United States and is known as the smallest bird species in North America. The...

Granville, OH · 1d

Perry County Tribune

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Junction City asks court for favorable decision in lawsuit over seized police dog

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Village of Junction City and two village officials have asked a federal court to grant them favorable judgment in a lawsuit brought against them by a former interim police chief, after village officials seized a police dog that both he and the village claimed was their property. In a motion filed Nov. 2 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, the defendants — Junction City, Mayor Edwin Keister and Police Chief Amy English — contend that plaintiff Casey Williams’ case against them relies heavily on his claim that a male Belgian Malinois dog named Apollo belonged to him when English, assisted by Lancaster Police, seized the animal from Williams’ residence with a search warrant. But this is not true, they insist. “Nearly every claim (in Williams’ complaint) depends on Plaintiff’s assertion that he owned Apollo,” the motion states. “He did not.” It notes that in an earlier version of Williams’ lawsuit, the court had “already rejected Plaintiff’s ownership theory,” concluding that Williams’ allegations “more plausibly established that Apollo remained village property.” Williams first filed suit in January 2024, shortly after the dog was taken from him. His case briefly caught the

Junction City, OH · 2d

Newark Advocate

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Former Etna Twp. employee sues, says age discrimination led to resignation

A former Etna Township administrator, more than a year after calling the township’s culture toxic , is suing the township, alleging trustees discriminated and retaliated against him because of his age. Bill Spurgeon, 63, became the township’s third administrator in 16 months in April 2025, but left just two months later after saying he would resign if the township didn’t change its culture . His lawsuit, filed in August, alleges that trustees made his working conditions so hostile that he felt no other choice than to quit. The township’s attorney, Patrick Kasson, declined to comment, but mentioned that Spurgeon didn't cite his allegations during his resignation. “We definitely think age was the deciding factor in why they made it so miserable for him,” Spurgeon’s attorney, Mike DeWitt, told The Advocate. “They wanted to get rid of him, so then they made his life miserable, so he quit.” In court records, the township denied the allegations, asked Licking County Common Pleas Judge David Branstool to dismiss the lawsuit because Spurgeon chose to resign. Spurgeon alleges he was constructively discharged, meaning people made his working environment so bad that it was intolerable. The lawsuit states Spurgeon seeks relief because he suffered damages,

Etna Township, OH · 1d

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Heath directs more than $62,000 in opioid settlement funds to Licking County HOME Court.

The City of Heath is contributing more than $62,000 in opioid settlement funds to support services provided through Licking County’s HOME Court. The specialized court was established in 2025 and works with individuals experiencing homelessness and other challenges, including substance-use disorders and mental health needs. Heath Police Captain Dave...

Heath, OH · 1d

Times Recorder

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Perry County Courthouse renovation earns state historic preservation award

The transformation of an aging 19th-century landmark into a building equipped for modern use has earned statewide recognition. The Perry County Courthouse was one of 12 historic preservation achievements across Ohio honored Nov. 6 with the Ohio History Connection’s 2026 State Historic Preservation Office Awards. The awards recognize projects that demonstrate the value of historic preservation through rehabilitation, stewardship, research and public engagement. According to the Ohio History Connection, the recipients exemplify how thoughtful preservation can strengthen communities while ensuring historic resources remain accessible for future generations. Built in 1887 and designed by architect Richard Yost, the Perry County Courthouse is an example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. A two-year, multimillion-dollar renovation sought to modernize the building without losing its historical architectural features. Renovations included upgrades to accessibility, restrooms, courtrooms and office space, while preserving and restoring some of the courthouse’s most significant architectural elements. One of the most visible projects was the restoration of the grand interior staircase. Part of the staircase was removed in the 1960s to make room for an elevator. As part of the renovation, new cast iron stringers, balustrades, medallions and newel posts were fabricated to match the historic pieces that remain. The courthouse’s main entrance

Perry County, OH · 1d

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WARRIORS HISTORIC SEASON REACHES AN END

HEATH, OH – An unforgettable season for the West Branch girls soccer program came to an end Tuesday night, as the Warriors fell 3-0 to top-seeded Mariemont in the OHSAA Division II State Semifinals at Heath High School. The second-seeded Warriors entered the matchup riding the momentum of a...

Heath, OH · 2d

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A 200 megawatt battery rising on 15 acres outside Columbus will hold over 1 gigawatt hour of power, and it is becoming the largest ever built inside the 13 state PJM grid

A gravel lot outside Columbus has gone from empty field to steel skeleton in a matter of months. Crews are bolting together rows of container sized battery units on a fifteen acre site in Licking County. By next year those boxes will be able to hold more electricity than almost...

Columbus, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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Harcum House in Lancaster Gets $50,000 State Grant to Help Trafficking Survivors

LANCASTER — Harcum House in Lancaster will receive $50,000 in state grant funding to support services for survivors of human trafficking, the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette reported, citing a community announcement on the awards. The Lancaster award is part of more than $2 million the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services is distributing through its Direct Services […]

Lancaster, OH · 2d

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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Fairfield County approves several new commercial building permits

LANCASTER − The Fairfield County Regional Planning Commission recently granted several commercial building permits. Topping the list is a $269,214 permit to Lancaster city for boiler replacements at 4600 Sugar Grove Road SE. Here the rest of the recent permits: A $199,000 permit for demolition at Allegheny West at 6510 Oakthorpe Road NE in Thornville. A $150,000 permit for a storage building at 3739 Old Columbus-Lancaster Road NW in Carroll. A $97,475 permit for Pleasantville village generator at 4170 Pleasantville Road NE in Pleasantville. A $25,000 for an antifreeze system at Texas Roadhouse at 2890 Columbus-Lancaster Road NW in Lancaster. An $8,000 permit for coolers at Dollar General at 4087 Coonpath Road in Carroll. A $5,250 permit for a Par Electrical Contractors sign at 1340 Collins Road in Lancaster. The RPC also granted a permit for a McGraw trailer at the Millersport Data Center at 2050 Refugee St. in Millersport. The dollar figure exceeds $100 million. But the RPC previously said such permit numbers represent the cost of the entire data center and not for a specific commercial building permit. The following permits have no dollar amount listed for: A concrete plant at the Millersport Data Center at 20250 Refugee

Fairfield County, OH · 9h