Black bears are considered endangered in Ohio, and sightings in Licking County remain rare — the last sighting was in 2003.

The Licking County Family YMCA and city of Newark reopened Hollander pool June 10, ending years of anticipation from residents seeking to return.

The Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities will offer a universal changing table at Fourth of July events in ...

The Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority board reelected Steve Layman and Fred Paul as chair and vice chair, ...

The "Dig It for the House" tourney in Newark raised over $19K for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, supporting ...

Newark Advocate history columnist Doug Stout clears up several incorrectly recorded details from Newark resident Jeremiah ...

Stars, including MVP Connor Corbett, played in their last football game during Friday’s Licking-Muskingum clash.

Bentley Hanson's catch will long be remembered by Muskingum Valley football fans. Trench dominance gave Cameron West a big ...

The Muskingum Valley All-Stars took down Licking County 34-15 on June 20, 2025, at Licking Heights High School ...

The sheriff's office says the infant's father, 27-year-old Chance Terrence Topp, was arrested and charged with involuntary ...

A Northern Kentucky recruit, Makaree Chapman hit .568 with 11 doubles, three triples and 12 home runs. She knocked in 48 runs and scored 41.