Licking County 30 Day News Index

  • Fischer hired as Pataskala planning director

    Pataskala's new planning director, Eric Fischer, will start work June 10.

  • Vanover a candidate for Olentangy job

    Licking Heights Treasurer Jennifer Vanover is among five candidates for treasurer of the Olentangy school district.

  • Pataskala taps Big 'O' for new trash contract

    Pataskala will contract with Big "O" Refuse of Newark starting in October, according to city officials at Pataskala City Council's street committee May 20.

  • Art Affair & Wine Festival to be celebrated June 7-8

    The Granville Art Affair & Wine Festival, set for June 7 and 8 on the Great Lawn at Bryn Du Mansion, this year will feature a VIP Food & Wine Experience Tent, with more than 40 international wines and beer paired with food samples catered by A Catered Event and Creative Cuisine Catering.

  • Police detonate alleged pipe bombs in Pataskala

    The Licking County Sheriff's Office and the Columbus bomb squad were called to Pataskala on Thursday, May 23, after pipe bombs reportedly were found in the 6400 block of Watkins Road, according to WBNS-10TV.

  • Licking County: Truck allegedly stolen, involved in accident, then returned

    The Pataskala Division of Police is investigating the alleged theft of a truck April 12 from the Licking Heights High School parking lot, 4000 Mink St., and a subsequent hit-skip accident reportedly involving the vehicle.

  • May 30 workshop to cover property-improvement perks

    Pataskala officials will explain the city's three community-reinvestment areas to residents at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30, in Pataskala City Council chambers at City Hall.

  • Committee mulls potential sign placements to enhance city

    Pataskala City Council's Economic Development Committee on May 20 reviewed examples of signs that could be installed in three areas of Pataskala if sufficient funding ever became available.

  • Etna PTO fundraiser

  • Officials desire 45 speed limit on Beech Road

    Jersey Township and New Albany officials want to establish a consistent speed limit of 45 mph on Beech Road from Jug Street to state Route 161.

  • Gearing up for the Memorial

  • Licking County: Officers respond to more incidents involving juveniles

    For the second consecutive week, the Pataskala Division of Police dealt with several incidents involving juveniles, including a damaged vehicle and loitering in local parks after hours.

  • Spring planting

  • Museum's grand opening will be among Memorial Day activities

    Pataskala's Memorial Day celebration begins at 11 a.m. Monday, May, 27, at the local cemetery and concludes at the Mead-Needham Museum, which will celebrate its grand opening.

  • National Road Yard Sale slated May 31 to June 1

    The historic U.S. Route 40 highway should have plenty of roadside treasures on the the 32-mile stretch from Reynoldsburg to Gratiot during the National Road Yard Sale on Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1.

  • Board approves artificial turf at Watkins Memorial

    The Southwest Licking school board on May 16 voted 4-0, with Cindy Zaino absent, to allow the Watkins Memorial High School Athletic Association to go forward with its artificial-turf project for the football field and practice field.

  • Rotary recognizes students of month

    At recent Granville Rotary meetings, the club recognized Granville High School and Middle School April Students of the Month.

  • Licking County: Juvenile behavior keeps local officers on their toes

    Several incidents involving juveniles kept the Pataskala Division of Police busy last week.

  • City officials: Old Town Hall needs new roof

    Pataskala officials say the city will need to replace the slate roof on the building at 430 S. Main St. that is home to both the Pataskala Division of Police and the Sterling Theater.

  • Franklin County voters spur Licking Heights levy win

    In retrospect, Licking Heights Superintendent Philip Wagner said he was not surprised that Franklin County voters were key factors May 7 for approval of the district's 8.92-mill, 10-year emergency levy.

  • JEDD could help fund Route 310 roadwork

    Etna Township trustees want to establish a Joint Economic Development District on land north and south of Interstate 70 to help fund improvements to state Route 310 and local infrastructure.

  • Pataskala Relay For Life slated July 12-13

    The personal touches the American Cancer Society does for survivors and caregivers helped convince Jan Lucas to become involved in the Pataskala Relay For Life event and become its chairwoman.

  • Franklin County nudges Licking Heights levy to win

    It appeared, by looking at the Licking County votes, that the Licking Heights Local Schools levy was failing. But then the Franklin County votes came in. With all 13 Licking County precincts and 12 Franklin County precincts reporting, the levy appears to have passed 1,876 votes to 1,733.

  • Licking County: Police investigating theft from Lions Club

    The Pataskala Division of Police is investigating the theft of $5,700 from the Pataskala Lions Club, 7600 Summit Road.

  • Local talent to take stage at Sterling Theater

    The Sterling Theater will be alive with music this summer with a CD release party and the theater's first three open microphone nights.

  • Bike swap to help Pelotonia riders

    Ride On! A Bike Swap Benefiting Pelotonia will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Granville Intermediate School 2025 Burg St.

  • Licking County Relay For Life slated June 1-2

    Licking County's annual celebration of cancer survivors is shaping up nicely for June 1, said Terri Kangas, income development representative for the American Cancer Society.

  • Voters to decide Licking Heights levy request May 7

    Voters in the Licking Heights school district will decide a 10-year, 8.92-mill emergency levy request on their May 7 primary election ballots.

  • Pataskala mayor plans to seek re-election

    Steve Butcher, who is completing his second term as mayor of Pataskala, recently announced his intention to run for re-election in November.

  • Trustees interview administrator candidates

    Etna Township trustees interviewed candidates for the township's open administrator job during an April 20 executive session, said John Carlisle, president of the board of trustees.

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