Licking County News

NEWARK -- Wearing a green hard hat and holding a gold shovel, Ed Bohren stood in a patch of dirt on the east side of the Licking County Family YMCA.

The Licking County Emergency Management Agency is cleaning up a 13 mile diesel fuel spill.

Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:23 AM Eric Brown Bubb on Court House Safety Click here to see a video related to this story.

NEWARK -- When Newark residents Tammy Hone and her mother, Carol Wages found out Stefanie Spielman had died, they couldn't help but get emotional.

Help for victims of domestic violence Talk to a friend, neighbor, minister or doctor Set aside money, important documents such as birth certificates, a spare set of car keys and clothing to gather quickly in a crisis Contact a local domestic violence organization for help with housing, legal matters and counseling Direct-help organizations National ...

Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:56 AM Eric Brown Walker on Fuel Spill Various agencies are dealing with a major diesel fuel spill throughout Licking County.

Crews are on the scene of a diesel fuel spill in Licking County that has closed US 40 to State Route 13 at this hour.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:10 AM Jo Ann Wiblin At the most recent meeting of the Licking County Tea Party, President Juanita Hockingberry announced that the grassroots political action group is changing its name effective immediately.

NEWARK -- The Licking County Courthouse Lighting Committee recently announced they have reached their community goal of $18,500. Thus, for the 61st consecutive year, the historic courthouse and grounds will be decorated for the holiday season.

In the wake of another income tax defeat -- and with the city's police levy set to expire -- city officials are considering significant cuts within the police department.

A 16-year old St. Louisville teenager admits in court that he accidentially shot his friend.

A Licking County teen showed little emotion yesterday while admitting to shooting a friend in the face with what he thought was an unloaded shotgun.

NEWARK - A Licking County Juvenile Court jury determined Monday that a 17-year-old stabbed a Reynoldsburg man in Flory Park.

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information that will help law enforcement with the investigation of counterfeit money being passed in Licking County.

A Heath High School senior was found dead on Sunday afternoon after he was shot.

Mary Ann Township Medics say they pronounced the young man dead on Sunday afternoon at a home in Eden Township, several miles northeast of Newark in Licking County.

During a Licking County Genealogical Society board meeting, our Webmaster Bill Johns asked if we had seen President Barack Obama's genealogy line yet.

NEWARK -- 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' is a story more than a little perilous in outcomes for those who choose to become entangled.

NEWARK -- A Zanesville man that authorities say beat a woman and fractured two of her bones was indicted Thursday by a Licking County grand jury.

NEWARK -- Joyce Malainy will be the next superintendent of the Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County, the district announced Thursday.