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Voter registration, turnout up in county for latest election
Following a recent increase in voter registration, Fairfield County also saw a slight jump in participation in the Nov.
Newark man indicted on charge of sexual conduct with minor
A 62-year-old Newark man authorities say molested a 14-year-old girl in the back of his truck was indicted Thursday by a Licking County grand jury.
BUCKEYE LAKE - A tanker semi-truck overturned this morning getting on I-70 westbound.
Tanker crash temporarily closes Ohio 79 ramp to I-70
The ramp from Ohio 79 southbound to Interstate 70 westbound has been reopened after a tanker semi-truck overturned Tuesday morning.
Residents shop for stocking stuffers at annual craft show
LANCASTER -- Whether it be wooden snowmen or ceramic elves, some of the first signs of the holiday season were abound at annual Eagle-Gazette Fall Craft Show.
Senior levy fuels much of Granville Fellowship activity
Licking County voters will decide on Tuesday whether to continue as well as upgrade funding for programs that provide services to seniors.
Schedule of Beggars' Night hours and events in Licking County : Alexandria: 6 to 8 p.m. Beechwood Trails: 2 to 4 p.m. Oct.
Newark man charged with molestation
NEWARK - Bond has been set at $50,000 for a 62-year-old Newark man authorities say molested a teenager in the back of his truck, according to court records.
Area volunteers ready to make a difference
NEWARK -- Volunteers across Licking County -- and the nation -- are preparing to make a difference this weekend.
Men Released After Separate Crashes
NEWARK -- Two men from Newark were treated and released from Licking Memorial Hospital, said a hospital spokeswoman, after being involved in two separate crashes Wednesday.
Driver Rescued From Car That Plunged Into Lake
A Columbus man was credited with saving the life of a driver who crashed his car into Buckeye Lake on Wednesday night.
Newark man rescued after driving car into Buckeye Lake
BUCKEYE LAKE - Jonathan Blackwell and his family were fishing near the North Shore Boat Ramp on Buckeye Lake around 8 p.m. Wednesday when they heard a crash.
H.S. Cross Country: Lakewood Sweeps Buckeye Lake Invitational
Millersport and host Lakewood squared off in the Buckeye Lake Invitational. The only dual that fielded complete teams was on the girls side, where Lakewood won 26-29. Scoring for the Lancers were Brittany Lang ; Jasmine Glaub ; Megan Cullison ; Leighann Oder and Christina Bennett .
Fatal crash reported at I-70, Ohio 79
BUCKEYE LAKE - The ramp from Interstate 70 eastbound to Ohio 79 is closed for a one-vehicle fatal crash this morning, but is expected to reopen shortly, according to 10TV.
Fall Color Update 4: Dynamic blazes of orange, yellow, red and rust provide perfect backdrop
Dynamic blazes of orange, yellow, red and rust will provide the perfect backdrop for hikers who are ready to reconnect with the natural world this weekend.
More than Fair-weather friends
LANCASTER -- They share matching heart-and-key charm bracelets and memories of high school trips to the fair, double dates at Jimmy Jawbreakers and weekend excursions to Buckeye Lake.
South Licking Watershed Conservancy District working on plans to reduce flooding
BUCKEYE LAKE - When the South Fork of the Licking River floods, life in Buckeye Lake and the surrounding areas gets put on hold.
Local women take up fight against breast cancer
NEWARK -- In June 2008, Barb Riley learned she had an 87 percent chance of getting breast cancer.
Event on Square focuses on prayer
NEWARK - More than 70 people gathered Saturday afternoon on the Licking County Courthouse Square to pray for an end to abortion.
Trooper Suspended For Waiting to Ticket Fellow Law Enforcement Officials
The State Highway Patrol has given a one-day unpaid suspension to a trooper who waited four days to issue speeding tickets to fellow law enforcement officials.