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.

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.

Pataskala

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.

Police beat

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

Etna Township

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.

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.

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.

Police beat

Licking County: Juvenile behavior keeps local officers on their toes

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