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The Logan Daily News

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Prosecutor claims public records battle has compelled her to hire another staffer

In a motion seeking to dismiss a citizen’s request for a court order in a legal dispute over public records, the Hocking County Prosecutor’s office claims that plaintiff Melanie Ogle is pursuing her litigation “for the sole purpose of harassing the office of the Hocking County Prosecuting Attorney and wasting taxpayer money.” The motion complains that Ogle “continues to bombard the Hocking County Prosecuting Attorney’s office with frivolous and baseless public records requests and litigation to the point where the prosecutor has been forced to hire an additional assistant prosecutor.” Ogle, who lives in Rockbridge, submitted a public records request to the prosecutor’s office in June 2025, seeking records related to past criminal cases involving her and her husband. She found the office’s response unsatisfactory, and filed a complaint with the Ohio Court of Claims. In May of this year that court ruled that Ogle’s records request was “overly broad and unenforceable.” She then appealed that ruling to Ohio’s Fourth District Court of Appeals, and is also seeking a writ of mandamus to compel Prosecutor Jennifer Graham to produce the records Ogle has asked for. As it has done in other court filings, however, the prosecutor’s office continues to insist

Hocking County, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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Guernsey County Backed Ramaswamy and Husted — Ohio Picked Acton and Brown

Guernsey County voters backed Republicans up and down the ballot on Nov. 3 — for governor and U.S. senator, they chose the candidates Ohio rejected. In unofficial results from the Guernsey County Board of Elections covering all 35 precincts, 12,904 of the county’s 23,787 registered voters cast ballots, a turnout of 54.25 percent, with 8,014 […]

Guernsey County, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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Zanesville’s First Chick-fil-A Opens Nov. 5 With Police Traffic Plan

ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Zanesville’s first Chick-fil-A opens at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, on Maple Avenue, and Zanesville police say officers will be on hand to keep traffic moving if opening-day lines spill onto one of the city’s busiest commercial corridors. The restaurant, at 3541 Maple Ave., is marking its debut with a “Moove-In Party” […]

Zanesville, OH · 3d

connectcre.com

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CRG Breaks Ground on Columbus Industrial Buildings

CRG has broken ground on two Class A industrial buildings totaling more than 900,000 square feet at The Cubes at Etna, a 305-acre master-planned industrial park in Etna, Ohio, about 20 miles southeast of downtown Columbus. Spanning 750,120 square feet, Building B is fully leased to Omega Morgan. The second...

Etna Township, OH · 3d
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Knox Pages

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$2.67 million agricultural transaction in Liberty Township leads October property transfers

Knox County also saw several million-dollar properties and continued residential development in Howard Township. The post $2.67 million agricultural transaction in Liberty Township leads October property transfers appeared first on Knox Pages - Knox County News & Info .

Knox County, OH · 6d

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Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Scheduled for 11/19/2026

Link to review documents - https://www.violet.oh.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=1086&month=11&year=2026&day=19&calType=0. The Violet Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at the Violet Township Administrative Offices located at 10190 Blacklick Eastern Road, Pickerington to consider the following:. Case CU-26-2: an application for Conditional Use...

Pickerington, OH · 3d

Knox Pages

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Barker and Hay among 17 sentenced in Knox County Common Pleas Court in October

Terry Barker and Brice Hay were among 17 individuals sentenced in the Knox County Common Pleas Court in October. The post Barker and Hay among 17 sentenced in Knox County Common Pleas Court in October appeared first on Knox Pages - Knox County News & Info .

Knox County, OH · 4d

thereportingproject.org

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Restoration of iconic downtown Newark buildings wins state preservation awards

One historic preservation project after another has led to a Cinderella-like transformation of downtown Newark into a gem among destinations for local residents and tourists alike. An acknowledgment of the work done to improve Courthouse Square and preserve the historic buildings around the 150-year-old Licking County Courthouse will come on...

Newark, OH · 4d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Second Waterford data center proposal announced at Washington County Commissioner meeting

MARIETTA - Washington County Commissioners read a letter from Continuum Partners on a proposal for a second data center in Waterford from Todd Esse, adjacent to Project Riverbend. Commissioners also approved a contract through Team Care Health Insurance for a reduction in employee and taxpayer cost and software to streamline Washington County record requests.

Washington County, OH · 3d

NewsForce 24/7

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Coshocton Reentry Coalition Seeks a Home for 15-Bed Second-Chance Housing

COSHOCTON, Ohio — A Coshocton County group built around second chances is looking for a home of its own. The Coshocton County Reentry Coalition, which helps people returning from jail and prison rebuild their lives, is seeking funding and a property in Coshocton for a transitional housing program with about 15 beds, according to reporting […]

Coshocton County, OH · 3d

thereportingproject.org

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Wright re-elected for fourth term in the domestic relations division of the Licking County Common Pleas Court

Richard Wright has been re-elected to serve as the Licking County common pleas court domestic relations judge for a fourth term, according to preliminary results from the Licking County Board of Elections. Wright, who has spent 18 years in the position, earned 37,264 votes – or 64.22% – against candidate...

Licking County, OH · 3d

NewsForce 24/7

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Troy Balderson Holds Ohio’s 12th District Seat With Zanesville Base Intact

ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson has retained his seat in Ohio’s 12th Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Jerrad Christian in Tuesday’s general election. CNN and NBC News called the race for Balderson at about 10:14 p.m., the Columbus Dispatch reported, and the Scioto Valley Guardian also projected Balderson the winner in its […]

Ohio · 4d

USA TODAY

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Ohio school district suspends non-varsity sports after tax levy fails

Getting out to vote matters. That's a lesson an Ohio school district is learning in the wake of the 2026 midterm elections. According to the Columbus Dispatch — part of the USA TODAY Network — Pickerington Local Schools is suspending all non-varsity athletics and other extracurriculars. This comes after a 0.75% income tax levy proposal in Fairfield and Franklin counties failed, according to unofficial election results. The vote failed by just around 250 votes, which is less than 1% of all the votes cast. Superintendent Charles Smialek told parents in a letter that all athletic teams below the varsity level and other extracurricular activities have been suspended, effective on Wednesday, Nov. 4, while other activities — including musicals and theater — will continue through Dec. 31. Smialek told The Dispatch that "the district needed to protect academics in the classroom, and hard decisions needed to be made," and the move would be a "short-term proposition." According to The Dispatch, the district faces a $21 million deficit, based on the figures presented to the board. "We understand the value of extracurriculars, we understand the experiences they create. It's difficult," Smialek told The Dispatch. "These are among the harder decisions most of

Pickerington, OH · 2d

The Coshocton Tribune

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Chuck Ellis easily wins Coshocton County commissioner race

COSHOCTON − The new commissioner-elect for Coshocton County wants to focus on housing and economic development in his coming term. Chuck Ellis won the Republican primary in May over Dean Hettinger and Chuck Selders. He faced former commissioner Rick Conkle as a write-in candidate for the general election. Ellis won with 9,759 votes to 297 votes for Conkle, in unofficial vote totals from the Coshocton County Board of Elections. Ellis will replace Gary Fischer, who chose not to seek a new term. Ellis said he received a lot of positive comments from residents in-person and online during the primary and through the general election season. "I really appreciate people saying the things they did. It really encourages me. The Lord put me on this path and those words of encouragement I take very seriously. I'm going to do my best to serve the county with all the gifts and experience I have from over the years," Ellis stated. The 68-year-old recently retired president and owner of Pearl Valley Cheese campaigned on his business savvy and believes that will be helpful in improving the local economic climate. This includes business development and increasing housing options. "I'd like to see more things

Coshocton County, OH · 5d

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In one Ohio classroom, kids are learning about civic engagement through 'Voices of Kindness'

Elementary schoolers across Ohio couldn’t vote this week, but in southeast Ohio's Guernsey County, they're learning all about civics engagement through a new video series, "Voices of Kindness." Alisha Colon, a social-emotional learning teacher at Cambridge City Schools, produces the series. In the videos, she asks kindergarten through second...

Guernsey County, OH · 2d

WTAP

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Morgan County High School marching band highlights local history in America 250 show

MCCONNELSVILLE, Ohio (WTAP) — Under the Friday night stadium lights, the Morgan County High School marching band is bringing more than just school spirit to the field this fall. Through their halftime performance, students are sharing the story and heritage of their own community. Titled “An American Portrait,” the...

Morgan County, OH · 3d

thepostathens.com

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Republican Ty Moore reelected as state representative for 95th district

Incumbent Republican Rep. Ty Moore has been re-elected as the representative for Ohio House District 95, defeating Democratic candidate Paul Cameron. District 95 covers all of Morgan, Noble and Harrison counties, as well as portions of Guernsey, Belmont and Athens counties, including the City of Athens. Moore originally assumed office...

Athens, OH · 5d

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Fairfield County Veterans Hall of Fame to Honor Three Local Veterans at Annual Induction Ceremony

Article presented by Hometown Motors Inc. and The Bean Foundation.... LANCASTER, OH- Three Fairfield County veterans whose dedication to service extends beyond their military careers will be honored during the 2026 Fairfield County Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. at The Levacy Center, 1550 Sheridan Drive, Lancaster.

Fairfield County, OH · 4d

NBC4 Columbus

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Failed levy could split Southwest Licking school day for students

Southwest Licking schools tax proposals PATASKALA, Ohio (WCMH) — After voters overwhelmingly rejected the two school tax issues that were on the ballot for Southwest Licking Local Schools, the district is looking at making some changes. “Any time you have an issue on the ballot, and it fails, it’s time for reflection and it’s time […]

Pataskala, OH · 3d

NewsForce 24/7

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CRG Breaks Ground on 911,040-Square-Foot Industrial Expansion in Etna Township

Developer CRG has broken ground on two new Class A industrial buildings totaling 911,040 square feet at The Cubes at Etna, a 305-acre master-planned industrial park in Etna Township in Licking County, about 20 miles southeast of downtown Columbus, REBusinessOnline reported on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The groundbreaking adds another large chapter to one of central […]

Licking County, OH · 4d