MICROSOFT GROUNDBREAKING
The Village of Hebron, and Microsoft held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday morning to commemorate the start of construction on Microsoft's new datacenter. Matthew DeStefano, Senior Manager, Community Affairs with Microsoft, was among the many who spoke at today's ceremony.
In addition, a ceremonial ribbon cutting was held for the newly completed community pavilion near the wetlands in T.J. Evans Park. The pavilion was funded through a joint donation from Microsoft and the T.J. Evans Foundation.
CDBG ACTION PLAN
Thursday, the city of Newark will hold the first public hearing concerning the annual report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the 2026 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.
City Grant Writer Barbara Gilkes said Thursday's hearing will take place at 4:00 pm in Newark City Council Chambers.
DRUG BUST
Tuesday, the Zanesville Divison of Police and the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office executed a drug bust at a home in the 1000 block of Putnam Avenue. One individual was taken into custody, and multiple types of suspected narcotics and a gun were seized from the home. The drug bust was initiated following numerous citizen complaints of drug activity in the area.
FCHD ANNUAL REPORT
The Fairfield County Health Department has released its 2025 Annual Report. The report looks at the accomplishments and strides made by the Health Department and community and goals and objectives for 2026. To the view the report visit www.fairfieldhealth.org.
LMHS DONATIONS
This year, Licking Memorial Hospital celebrated 128 years of healthcare in the Licking County community. As part of an annual birthday tradition started 22 years ago, Licking Memorial Health Systems employees provided monetary donations and cold weather items, such as new outerwear and blankets, to donate to The Center for New Beginnings and The Salvation Army. Total contributions of cold weather items equaled almost ninety pounds and monetary donations totaled $9,252.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
The Licking County Aging Partners Center for Visual Improvement Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser will be held from 4:30-6:00 pm Tuesday, March 3, at their facility on East Main Street in Newark. Ticket is $10. For more information visit www.lcap.org.