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Fairfield County Economic Update to Highlight Regional Growth and Future Opportunities in Industry and Air Travel

Fairfield County Economic Update to Highlight Regional Growth and Future Opportunities in Industry and Air Travel. [CARROLL, OH] – The future of economic development isn't coming to central Ohio. It's already here. As the Columbus region continues to emerge as a major player in the national economy, new industries, workforce opportunities and significant infrastructure investments are transforming the region's economic landscape. Fairfield County is helping drive that momentum, positioning itself for continued growth and new opportunities.

Fairfield County, OH · 12d

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Former Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink to speak at Mount Vernon forum

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink, a Kenyon College alumna who represented the United States in Kyiv during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, returns to Knox County as the featured speaker at Mount Vernon’s Washington Forum discussion series. The event, titled “War, Peace, & Our Place in...

Mt Vernon, OH · 11d
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South Zanesville Prepare for Trick-or-Treaters!

S. ZANESVILLE, OH – Beware, the witches, ghouls, and goblins are set to hit the streets of South Zanesville this Friday. Trick-or-Treat for the Village will take place on Friday, October 30th, from 5:30 until 7PM. Chief of the South Zanesville Fire Department, Russ Taylor, says they know many...

South Zanesville, OH · 13d
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Newark Advocate

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Licking County communities schedule trick-or-treat times, dates

Halloween is creeping closer, and central Ohio's ghosts, goblins and superheroes are getting ready to hit the streets. Before the candy starts disappearing and the doorbells start ringing, check when trick-or-treat is happening in your community this year. The recommended trick-or-treat date for 2026 is Oct. 29, according to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. When Halloween falls on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, as it does this year, trick-or-treat typically takes place the Thursday before Oct. 31 in central Ohio. However, when Halloween falls on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, trick-or-treat often takes place on Oct. 31. That said, local communities ultimately decide when they will participate in trick-or-treat. Find your neighborhood’s scheduled time for 2026 below. Licking County Buckeye Lake: 5:30-7 p.m. on Oct 29 Etna Township: 5:30-7 p.m. on Oct. 29 Granville: 5:30-7 p.m. on Oct. 29 Heath: 5:30-7 p.m. on Oct. 29 Hebron: 5:30-7 p.m. on Oct. 29 Kirkersville: TBA Johnstown: 6-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 Newark: 5:30-7 p.m. on Oct. 29 Pataskala: 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 31 Franklin County Most communities in Franklin County will hold their trick-or-treat from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 29. Some exceptions: Bexley: 5:30-7 p.m. on Oct. 29 Grandview Heights: 6-8

Licking County, OH · 12d

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12 Ohio Haunted Attractions That Make October Nights Extra Spooky

About 30,000 live bats share one Ohio haunted attraction with its costumed monsters. That attraction sits 80 feet underground, inside a real limestone cave. I had to read that twice. The cave also holds a Guinness World Record as the longest haunted attraction of its kind, which means the scares just keep going down there.

Ohio · 12d

Times Recorder

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Years in the making: Putnam Landing improvements moving forward | Exclusive

ZANESVILLE – After years of planning and navigating federal approvals, the project to transform Putnam Landing Park and improve public access to the Muskingum River will soon go out to bid. The Putnam Landing Park improvement project has been on the city's radar since 2022. The goal is to rebuild and modernize the boat ramp, add a courtesy dock, regrade the park and improve vertical access, improve pedestrian accessibility with sidewalks, and fix and add different landscaping to help flood-proof the park. The project has faced a more complicated federal approval process than most city projects. As of Oct. 21, it is awaiting final permitting from the Army Corps of Engineers, Zanesville Community Development Director Matt Schley said. More: Marching in their honor. Veterans Day Parade returns to downtown Zanesville "My understanding is it's been wrapped up. It's now in the permit issuance phase," Schley continued. "It just got through the final public comment period with their permitting process. Everything's prepared to go out to bid. We're just waiting to get that final paperwork back from the Army Corps of Engineers. Once we get that, we'll hit the send button, and it'll be out to bid." The bidding window is

Zanesville, OH · 13d

Newark Advocate

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Some of Licking County League's smaller schools push for change

NEWARK - This should be a banner time for commissioner Ron Bowman, given great success of the Licking County League. He should be celebrating the league's six qualifiers to the upcoming football playoffs. Bowman should be enjoying standout performances across cross-country, volleyball and soccer. Instead, he has been working to keep everyone in lockstep. The league, which re-formed for the 2013-14 school year, could soon see defections. The Advocate has confirmed with multiple sources that some smaller schools have begun negotiations to potentially leave the LCL and form a new league. "We started talking in May or June that some schools were unhappy," Bowman confirmed. "We talked basically all summer about how we could rectify the problem. I am being totally honest with you; nothing has been finalized in any shape or form. As of right now, we are still a solid 12-team league, but there are also some of the smaller schools that – again, for the idea of competitive balance – are talking about, if expansion doesn't solve the problem, maybe we need to look at another option." The league was re-established following a breakup nearly 25 years earlier in hopes of helping attendance by reigniting old rivalries

Licking County, OH · 13d

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Health Commissioner’s retirement party celebrates 22 years of leadership

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – After 22 years as the health commissioner of the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department, Corey Hamilton is ready for retirement. The department held a retirement party for Hamilton on Tuesday in downtown Zanesville. As health commissioner, Hamilton has been responsible for the overall management and operation of the health department.

Zanesville, OH · 12d

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The Muskingum County Library System is giving trick-or-treaters books in New Concord

NEW CONCORD, Ohio – Children who attend New Concord’s Trail of Treats on Halloween can expect to find more than candy. They can also take home a scary good book. The New Concord Branch of the Muskingum County Library System (MCLS) will be at the Trail of Treats behind New Concord Village Hall from 5-6 p.m. Trick-or-Treaters who stop by their station will be offered a free children’s book, made possible through the Friends of the Muskingum County Library and MCLS.

New Concord, OH · 11d

Knox Pages

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Balderson, Christian face off again in Ohio’s redrawn 12th Congressional District

Compare Troy Balderson and Jerrad Christian as Ohio’s redrawn 12th District voters weigh their rematch on Nov. 3. The post Balderson, Christian face off again in Ohio’s redrawn 12th Congressional District appeared first on Knox Pages - Knox County News & Info .

Ohio · 14d

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Licking County Early Voting Enters Final Week at Newark Board Office

Early voting in Licking County entered its final week Monday, with the county board of elections in Newark reporting turnout already well ahead of the last two midterm cycles ahead of the November 3 general election. The board office at 20 South Second Street in Newark, inside the Don Hill County Administration Building, is the county’s only early in-person voting location.

Licking County, OH · 13d

The Coshocton Tribune

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See salaries of some Ridgewood Local School District employees

WEST LAFAYETTE − The Coshocton Tribune is publishing the salaries of various public officials and employees, who are supported by taxpayers. This currently includes from the River View, Ridgewood and Coshocton school districts and the Coshocton County Career Center. Public employee salaries are public record and can be requested through the Freedom of Information Act. Schools are funded largely by taxpayers. Salary transparency helps ensure accountability, promotes trust and allows citizens to understand how public funds are being spent. The following list contains the top 23 wage earners in the district, or the top 15%, as 17 teachers were at the same pay tier. Ridgewood has 150 employees, which includes union and non-union employees. Salaries are for the 2026 to 2027 school year. More: Salary transparency. Public records show River View's highest-paid employees More: Salary transparency. Public records show Career Center's highest-paid employees These are base salaries and do not include benefits. Teachers typically receive higher salaries based on education levels and seniority. Superintendent Mike Masloki stated the district has only 5% administration costs with only 21 districts of 608 in Ohio having lower administration cost percentages. ● Superintendent Mike Masloski − $140,000 ● Treasurer/CFO Jay Tingle - $126,205 ●

Coshocton, OH · 13d

Athens Messenger

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Federal Hocking Local School District Events

Tuesday, Oct. 27 Coolville Picture Retakes — All day. MS/HS Parent/Teacher Conferences — 3:30–6:45 p.m. Coolville Parent/Teacher Conferences — 4–7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 Secondary School Picture Retakes — 8–9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 PSAT/NMSQT — 8:30 a.m.–noon. Coolville Field Trip to Hallopaloza — 9:30–11:30 a.m. Varsity Volleyball District Semifinal @Wellston — 6–7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Amesville Halloween Parade and Parties — 2:30–3:30 p.m. Coolville Halloween Parade & Parties — 2:30–3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Varsity Cross Country Regional Meet @Pickerington — All day. Tuesday, Nov. 3 No School — Staff PD Day — All day. Wednesday, Nov. 4 Amesville Picture Retakes — 9–10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 Amesville Mobile Dentist — All day. Coolville Parent/Teacher Conferences — 4–7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Amesville Veteran’s Day Assembly — 10–11 a.m. Coolville Veterans Day Ceremony — 2:30–3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 No School — Veteran’s Day — All day. Thursday, Nov. 12 Amesville Parent/Teacher Conferences — 4–7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 Amesville Parent/Teacher Conferences — 4–7 p.m. School Board Meeting — 6–7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 FAFSA Night for Seniors — Student Financial Aid — 6–7 p.m., High School Auditorium. An Ohio University representative will walk seniors and their parents/guardians

Hocking County, OH · 14d

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Muskingum Valley Park District Progress

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – As demand for public recreation steadily increases, the Muskingum Valley Park District is working to accommodate those desires by constructing parks that provide a convenient and practical appeal. Executive Director Russell Edgington talked about the completion of the Canal Park Trail and described some of the...

Zanesville, OH · 13d

The Coshocton Tribune

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Privacy, development, taxes. Where commissioner candidates stand | Exclusive

COSHOCTON − Privacy. Development. Taxes. These three issues are topics of recent conversations in Coshocton County and are also helping define the race for county commissioner. Republican Chuck Ellis and write-in candidate Rick Conkle are competing for the seat currently held by Gary Fischer, who did not seek reelection. While one commissioner might have limited influence over these areas, voters still want to know where the candidates stand. Meet the candidates Chuck Ellis, 68, is the recently retired president and owner of Pearl Valley Cheese. The Fresno-based cheesemaker was founded in 1928 and is now operated by Ellis' sons. He has been active with the Fresno Bible Church, youth sports, Coshocton County Junior Fair and other activities. Ellis has served on several state level dairy-related boards and the Ridgewood Local Schools Board of Education. He's currently on the advisory board of the Coshocton Salvation Army. Rick Conkle, 65, retired from the Coshocton County Engineer’s Office in 2008 and was a trustee for 19 years for Jackson Township. He lost a bid for commissioner in 2018 against Gary Fischer and won a seat in 2020 as an independent against D. Curtis Lee. Conkle decided not to seek a second term in

Coshocton County, OH · 12d

The Daily Jeffersonian

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Hannon, Wilson make their case for Guernsey County commissioner | Exclusive

CAMBRIDGE − Wanting the best for Guernsey County and its residents is at the heart of why two candidates are running for Guernsey County Commissioner. Incumbent Republican Dave Wilson of Cambridge is being challenged by Democrat Tom Hannon of Senecaville. Both were asked to provide biographical information and answer the same questions provided by the Daily Jeffersonian. Wilson touted the commissioners office completing major projects during his tenure and a desire to keep countywide partnerships strong. Hannon said he wants to represent all of Guernsey County, even those in rural areas, and feels his background as a teacher and mechanical engineer poises him well for the role of commissioner. Get to know Dave Wilson Dave Wilson, 71, was first elected as Guernsey County Commissioner in 2014. He previously worked in advertising for the Cambridge Daily Jeffersonian and New Philadelphia Times-Reporter and for AVC Communications. He was also the operations manager, on-air talent and general manager/owner of WBIK-FM. Boards he serves on include the Muskingum Valley Health Center, Cambridge-Guernsey County Community Improvement Corporation, GMN Tri-County Community Action, Guernsey Foundation and Guernsey County Land Bank. He previously served on the Guernsey County Children Services Board and is past chairman of the Cambridge

Guernsey County, OH · 13d

The Logan Daily News

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County Republicans hear from state and local candidates at annual fall dinner

LOGAN — Members of Hocking County’s Republican party gathered for their annual fall dinner at the Hocking Hills Retreat Center on Sunday. This year, they were joined by candidates for several different elections, including gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. “The good news is we are going to win this election on Nov. 3rd, and we’re going to win it decisively, because counties like Hocking County are already turning out in big numbers in droves,” Ramaswamy asserted. “We’re going to embarrass the Democrats, frankly, for the lies they’re selling now, we’re going to embarrass them, that is the good news.” He went on: “Here’s the bad news, and it’s equally honest. Communism is spreading across the West right now. Look at what’s happened in Paris, look at what’s happening in France, look at what’s happening in New York City, in Los Angeles. Even in the Midwest, look at what’s happened in places like Minneapolis. If you believe that this can’t come to Ohio, that this can’t come to Hocking County, I’m going to ask you to think again.” Ramswamy then urged the Republicans in the room to not only go out and vote but to ask others to do so as well.

Hocking County, OH · 12d

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Fairfield County Early Voting Enters Final Week at Lancaster Board Office

Early in-person voting enters its final week in Fairfield County on Monday, with the county board of elections at 951 Liberty Drive in Lancaster open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. as voters decide the November 3 general election, according to the Ohio Secretary of State’s voting schedule. Monday...

Lancaster, OH · 13d

The Coshocton Tribune

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Residents asked to weigh on on AEP's transmission project in four counties

COLUMBUS − Residents, landowners and community leaders have an opportunity to help shape a major electric infrastructure project aimed at strengthening reliability and supporting future economic growth in central and eastern Ohio. American Electric Power is gathering public feedback through Oct. 28 on a proposed transmission line project spanning Fairfield, Licking, Muskingum and Coshocton counties. This will help determine the best route based on public feedback and feasibility. "The project was identified through PJM Interconnection's regional planning process and is designed to strengthen the transmission grid, increase transmission capacity and support future economic development and energy investments in Ohio," said Stephanie Eisenberg of AEP. "Without additional infrastructure, system stress could increase during high demand and raise the risk of service interruptions." Project basics The project includes upgrading approximately 50 miles of existing transmission infrastructure originally built in the 1970s with modern steel structures and constructing up to 14 miles of new transmission line to connect with the proposed West Millersport substation on Lancaster-Newark Road. More information on the substation and a proposed new substation in Conesville will be provided at a later date, as they are in early stages of development. Eisenberg said an estimated cost won't be available until

Coshocton County, OH · 20d

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Democrat Paul Cameron challenges GOP Rep. Ty Moore in Ohio 95th

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — With Election Day approaching, voters in Ohio House District 95 will choose between Republican incumbent Ty Moore and Democratic challenger Paul Cameron in a race spanning multiple counties and communities. The district includes the city of Athens, parts of Athens, Belmont and Guernsey counties, and...

Ohio · 15d