STUDENTS HEAD BACK TO THE CLASSROOM

Newark, Licking Heights and the Southwest Licking School districts are welcoming students back to class today with split starts in each district. All students in each district will return to the classroom on Friday. Please, remember to slow down in school zones and follow all laws as they pertain to school buses.

WOMEN ARE SENTENCED IN 2024 SHOOTING

Two 39-year-old Zanesville women are heading to prison for their roles in a December 2024 shooting that injured one man. Lovely Worden was sentenced to 20 years behind bars after pleading guilty to several charges including conspiracy to commit murder. Kayla Hargraves pleaded guilty to several charges including attempted aggravated burglary and was sentenced to 15-19 years in prison.

TAX FREE HOLIDAY

You still have time to tax advantage of Ohio's Sales Tax Holiday! The sales tax holiday comes to a close today at 11:59 pm.

LCL MOBILE UNIT

The Licking County Library Mobile Unit has been out and about this summer bringing plenty of great items to local communities.

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Greg Gassman, Mobile Services Supervisor, said they have roughly 10,000 items on the mobile unit and that includes books, dvd's and video games.

OX ROAST

The Newark Maennerchor will be busy Saturday, Aug. 16.

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Steve Ehret said Saturday's Ox Roast will be held from 12:00-8:00 pm. There will be German music and dancing as well as numerous family-friendly activities. Parking and admission are free, but you will have to pay for food and drinks. The Newark Maennerchor is located at 195 W. Orchard Street.

LCHD EVENT

The Licking County Health Department is hosting its first ever Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Block Party and Cornhole Tournament today from 5:50-7:30 pm at Rotary Park on Sharon Valley Road. You are invited to stop by for an evening of food and fun while learning about the importance of sober driving.