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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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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

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Broken water main leaves The Plains without water

THE PLAINS, Ohio — A water main break in The Plains today, Wednesday, Nov. 11, has drained its water supply, leaving residents without water. The source of the break is unclear. In The Plains/Chauncey Neighborhood Facebook group, Oscar Carson, superintendent of the Athens County Water and Sewer District, said that the district had to let the water tanks drain completely so that the leak could be fixed.

Athens County, OH · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Critics say Ohio EPA ‘stretching the rules’ in permitting data-center power plants less efficient and more polluting than ‘best available technology’

The “Fairfield Energy Center” proposed for a data-center site on 450 acres upwind from Buckeye Lake would produce an estimated 2,164 tons of air pollutants annually, according to the applications by Advanced Power Services of Boston to the Ohio Power Siting Board and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

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The Logan Daily News

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Plaintiffs in short-term rental lawsuit ask judge to sanction defendant company

LOGAN — After 20 homeowners in a Green Township housing subdivision filed a lawsuit against a Florida company for buying a home there and turning it into a short-term rental, the company responded with a countersuit, alleging that the plaintiffs were interfering with its attempts to sell the property. Now the plaintiffs from Brad-Mer Acres have fired back with a motion asking a judge to dismiss the counterclaim, and to sanction the defendant company for “frivolous conduct.” In filing the countersuit, the motion alleges, defendant Palm Side Paradise LLC (PSP) is trying to “bully” the homeowners. “Because the counterclaim is not warranted under existing law and serves only to increase the cost of this litigation, Plaintiffs also request a hearing on sanctions,” the motion states. In August 2024 PSP bought a five-bedroom house in the subdivision, turned it into a short-term rental (STR) for up to 16 guests, and began marketing it on websites such as Airbnb.com and VRBO.com. In response, 10 residents of the subdivision filed a lawsuit in Hocking County Common Pleas Court, in which they argued that using the house as an STR violates Brad-Mer’s restrictive covenants. They also claimed that the rental was creating a nuisance.

Logan, 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 · 1d

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Four Schools to Leave Licking County League, Form New League of Like-Size Schools

NEWARK — The Licking County League is splitting up. Lakewood (Hebron), Newark Catholic, Northridge (Johnstown) and Utica notified league officials Tuesday, Nov. 10, of their plans to leave the LCL and form a new league — a move driven by the enrollment gap that has been the league’s running argument for years.

Licking County, OH · 2d

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State bridge inspector dies working on I-70 in Muskingum County

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A 45-year-old Ohio Department of Transportation bridge inspector died Monday morning while working on the Interstate 70 reconstruction project. Jennifer Donley, who was hired by the department in 2022, passed away on the job, according to an ODOT memorial announcement provided in "Screenshot 2026-11-09 175849.png". State transportation officials have not disclosed the specific cause of her death.

Muskingum County, OH · 4d

Times Recorder

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A look at some holiday events in December as Zanesville prepares for the season

Zanesville will welcome the holiday season with a downtown Christmas parade, a Holiday Drink Trail and other activities across Muskingum County. The Zanesville Christmas Parade begins at 2 p.m. Dec. 5 along Market Street, according to a community announcement. Additional holiday parades are planned throughout Muskingum County. Holiday Drink Trail returns to Zanesville The Holiday Drink Trail returns for a second year throughout November and December, giving adults a chance to visit participating restaurants and other establishments for seasonal beverages. Offerings include festive cocktails and other holiday-inspired specialties, according to the announcement. An ornament tree outside the John McIntire Library will also return as part of downtown Zanesville's holiday decorations. The 26-foot display is the only one of its kind in Ohio and was made possible by numerous community partners, according to the announcement. Santa visits and other activities Santa will visit downtown Zanesville every Friday and Saturday in December. Other activities include a life-sized elf traveling throughout Muskingum County, a North Pole letter activity and a teddy bear coloring contest. December's First Friday Art Walk, local holiday shopping and other community traditions are also planned. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved

Zanesville, OH · 4d

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Muskingum County K-9 Adoption Center Dog of the Week; Meet Nigel, Again!

ZANESVILLE, OH – This Week’s Dog of the Week may seem familiar, that’s because he’s still searching for his forever family!. Let’s re-introduce you to Nigel! He’s a two-year-old German Shepard mix who’s been at the Adoption Center since February. Robin McQuaid, a...

Muskingum County, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Gets 00,000 for Essential Home Repairs

Homeowners in Hocking, Athens and Perry counties who have been putting off a failing furnace, a leaking roof or a bathroom they can no longer safely use are in line for help. Hocking Athens Perry Community Action will receive $300,000 from the Ohio Department of Development for essential home repairs and accessibility modifications, State Representative […]

Hocking County, OH · 5d

NewsForce 24/7

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South Zanesville Gets $200,700 State Loan to Design 21,000 Feet of New Waterlines

The Village of South Zanesville has been approved for a $200,700 state loan to design the replacement of aging waterlines, the Zanesville Times Recorder reported, in a project that covers 21,000 feet of waterline work in the Muskingum County village. The loan, at 4.72% interest over five years, pays for the design phase of a […]

South Zanesville, OH · 3d

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Veterans Day event in Hebron pays tribute to those who paused their civilian lives to serve the United States

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, peace came to Europe as World War I ended. It was then known as Armistice Day to commemorate the signing of peace accords. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of...

Hebron, OH · 2d

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Local government meetings today in Knox County

Join us in Knox County for today's events. Knox County Park District Board of Commissioners Meeting.

Knox County, OH · 3d

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Cambridge Honors Veterans With Annual Veterans Day Parade

CAMBRIDGE, OH – American flags waved, marching bands played and the streets of downtown Cambridge were filled with patriotic pride Wednesday morning as the community gathered for its annual Veterans Day parade. The celebration brought residents together to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of the men and women...

Cambridge, OH · 2d

Perry County Tribune

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County voters approve 19 local tax levies, reject two

In the Nov. 3 election, Perry County voters passed 19 local tax levies — though one, for Roseville current expenses, by a margin of only three votes, making it susceptible to possible change when provisional ballots are counted. Two other tax measures, both for the Village of Somerset, were voted down. Unofficial results on the tax levies, from the Perry County Board of Elections website, are as follows: • A 1-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Perry County Home (Fairview Assisted Living) — PASSED 7,365 votes to 5,014. • A 5-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Corning police department, equipment and personnel, PASSED 51 to 38. • A 2-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Crooksville municipal park and swimming pool — PASSED 350 to 183. • A 3-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Crooksville municipal park and recreation — PASSED 330 to 199. • A 5-mill, five-year renewal levy for the Village of Junction City current expenses — PASSED 153 to 53. • A 1-mill, continuing renewal levy for the Village of New Lexington parks and recreation — PASSED 698 to 401. • A 4-mill, five-year renewal levy for Village of Roseville current expenses

Perry County, OH · 3d

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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Pickerington issues several new commercial building permits

PICKERINGTON −The Pickerington building department recently granted $28,301 in commercial building permits. Topping the list was a $14,740 permit for a sprinkler head relocation at 1010 Refugee Road. The remaining permits are: A $6,651 permit to provide sprinkler protection and for tenant improvements at 201 Clint Drive, Unit 400. A $4,790 permit to replace an existing gas furnace at 895 Old Diley Road. A $2,000 permit to add fire alarm devices in the operating room at 1010 Refugee Road. A $60 permit for roof work at 184 Jamie Lynn Circle. A $60 permit for roof work at 107 Jamie Lynn Circle. jbarron@gannett.com 740-681-4340 Twitter/X: @jeffrey_ba7142 This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: Pickerington issues several new commercial building permits

Pickerington, OH · 4d

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Paddle for Heroes paddles across Zanesville for Veteran’s Day

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A group of veterans paddled through Zanesville on the Muskingum River as part of their annual Veteran’s Day Tradition. Paddle for Heroes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to involve veterans, first responders, and others with river clean ups, community projects, disaster relief, and healing through paddling.

Zanesville, OH · 2d

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Adams Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Honors their Veteran Residents

ZANESVILLE, OH – A local nursing home honored their Veterans ahead of Veterans Day. Adams Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center honored the 27 veterans currently in their care with a ceremony on Tuesday. Destiny Barnett, a manager at Adams Lane, says representatives from Buckeye Hospice and the American Legion...

Zanesville, OH · 2d