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J.R. Shumate leaving Newark for collegiate coaching job
NEWARK ― It was an opportunity J.R. Shumate couldn't pass up. After being offered a Division I collegiate assistant coaching job, the highly-successful girls basketball coach is leaving Newark as a coach and administrator. Shumate, who in 13 seasons led the Wildcats to 255 wins, seven consecutive district titles, four Final 4s and a...
Public records: Fairfield County marriage licenses
The following couples applied for marriage licenses in Fairfield County from April 8 to 12. Seth Michael Reichard, 23, of Baltimore, and Kirsten Ellen Post, 23, of LancasterJayda Lynn Wion, 26, of Lancaster, and Cody Andrew Thompson, 30, of LancasterKellie Marie Nixon, 41, of Pickerington, and Micah Vincent Bradford, 45, of PickeringtonChris Paul Whightsel, 72, of Thurston, and Vickie Lynn Whightsel, 69, of ThurstonRachel Marie Peters, 23, of Lancaster, and Kaleb Austin Holland, 22, of LancasterMatt Douglas...
April flooding shows gaps in Licking County's communication, plan for emergency evacuations
As rain fell in sheets on April 2, the Licking River rose quickly and a Newark city crew installed the floodgate across South 2nd Street in the Little Texas neighborhood, a collection of modest homes sitting in a vulnerable position at the confluence of the Licking River and the South Fork of the Licking River.
Granville Township passes zoning district; turns focus to economic agreement with village
As Licking County continues to develop, Granville Township has taken a major step toward protecting itself from uncontrolled development. The Granville Township Trustees on Wednesday approved an overlay zoning district, which would create stricter zoning regulations than the regular zoning code within defined areas of the township. The township's zoning commission recommended approval April 1. Now that it's approved, the overlay will go into effect in 30 days. ...
Sheridan athletes sign to continue careers in college
THORNVILLE — Sheridan High School held a college signing ceremony recently, as eight Generals made their college commitments. AJ Winders and Cole Davis will continue their football careers at Denison University; Raine Rodich signed to play basketball at Alma College; Emma Doherty and Reagan Davis will play volleyball for Wilmington College and Heidelberg University, respectively; Michael Tolliver is set to run track for Marietta College; Brady Bevis will play soccer for Thiel College and Morgan Wamer signed to golf for Otterbein University.
Licking Heights students getting on-the-job technology training thanks to state program
Thanks to an investment from the Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation, Licking Heights Local Schools will provide 10 high school students with real-life experience and on-the-job technology training. The High School Tech Internship program reimburses employers in Ohio that host high school interns in technology-focused positions. According to the Education...
Netti Nau's smile spreads at Newark's St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store after cancer battle
NEWARK – Karen Schroeder is not quite sure what she might receive via text when she is not at the store. On April 8, it was photos from Netti Nau of an eclipse viewing. Another recent day came photos from an impromptu costume party. When Nau began volunteering for...
1850s Granville Orchard House wedding venue with colorful history, glamping cabin, for sale
A Granville couple is selling an 1850s estate, which once served as the state's first home for alcoholics, as they prepare for their next chapter in Panama. The couple, Dean Lowry and Jodi Melfi, have operated the estate for nine years as The Orchard House, offering wedding and other event space in the...
Roundup: Evans, Northridge girls capture Licking Valley Invitational
Isabel Evans dominated in three events Thursday, leading Northridge's girls to the Licking Valley Invitational championship. The Vikings scored 102 to edge out Licking Heights, which had 99. Newark was third out of the seven teams with 94, Valley totaled 89, Heath was sixth at 38 and Lakewood had 21. ...
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