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Licking County votes to ban large solar and wind projects in five communities


Licking County votes to ban large solar and wind projects in five communities

Biden must spend billions on renewable energy before the end of his term With billions of dollars still available for clean energy, it remains to be seen whether the money will be fully used before the end of Biden’s term. Straight Arrow News Licking County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution Thursday banning the development of […]

Newark Catholic’s Lattimer and Heath’s Kelly play good golf games at Moundbuilders


Newark Catholic’s Lattimer and Heath’s Kelly play good golf games at Moundbuilders

VIDEO: Johnstown wins 5-set LCL Cardinal thriller against Utica The Johnnies gave the Redskins a 1-0 lead, but then won three of the next four sets. Caylee Lattimer shot a program-record 35 strokes for the Newark Catholic girls golf team on Wednesday, and Heath’s Reagan Kelly was close behind at 36 strokes in a dual […]

Democrats in Licking County react to Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s comments on the DNC


Democrats in Licking County react to Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s comments on the DNC

Democrats attending the Democratic National Convention last week appeared euphoric as they watched Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Vice President Kamala Harris accept their party’s nominations for vice president and president, respectively. Although no members of the Licking County Democratic Party were represented as delegates at the convention, some sat transfixed in front of their […]

Licking County considers municipalities’ request to ban large solar parks


Licking County considers municipalities’ request to ban large solar parks

Madison Fields tests mix of solar energy and agriculture Ohio State researchers have teamed up with Savion, the operator of the 180-megawatt solar plant, to address the problem of solar panels on farmland. NEWARK – Licking County commissioners are expected to ban large-scale solar and wind power projects in five communities that have applied for […]

Newark moves up several places in the list of Ohio’s most populous cities


Newark moves up several places in the list of Ohio’s most populous cities

Newark is moving up the list of Ohio’s most populous cities. According to U.S. Census data, Newark’s population grew by 2.2% between 2020 and 2023, rising from 49,948 residents to 51,046. This increase outpaced cities with comparable populations to Newark, such as Cuyahoga Falls and Lakewood. Both cities experienced population declines during this period, according […]