Johnstown News

Licking County's available jail space makes it an appealing partner to outside jurisdictions with overcrowding issues.

MONROE TOWNSHIP -- Two people were arrested Tuesday for attempting to burglarize a Johnstown home.

Sunbury Village Council is considering cutting incentives for village employees who opt out of their benefits.

Connie Allen is used to watching her Johnstown-Monroe High School girls basketball team press opponents into submission and push the ball up the court.

Shannon Woosley and the Vikings will be going for their first win since the 2007-08 season when they play host to Fredericktown on Dec.

The Northridge Finance Committee is working toward developing fiscal policy and goals for the Northridge Local School District.

A railroad crossing with flashing lights and gates set the stage for "Midnight Train to Georgia," the theme of the 2009 Big Red Band's Varsity Show held Nov.

TWIGS 14 will host its 46th annual Holiday Tour of Homes later this week. The tour, which runs from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.

The Johnstown Northridge Food Pantry will distribute Thanksgiving food baskets to almost 100 local families on Saturday, Nov.

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

Johnstown-Monroe wrestling coach Ric Block addresses his team during a conditioning session last Tuesday.

The Licking County Health Department has announced the following H1N1 vaccine clinics.

The Johnstown High School Big Red band is working hard to put on the 2009 Varsity Show.

JOHNSTOWN -- The Johnstown FFA Chapter recently hosted a Drive your Tractor to School Day at Johnstown-Monroe High School.

JOHNSTOWN -- The village of New Albany and the private New Albany Co. are seeking an incentive and compensation agreement with Johnstown-Monroe Local Schools that village representatives say could bring jobs and revenue to the district.

NEWARK - Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information about the theft of a nitrogen tank, cow embryos and bull semen from a Johnstown barn.

Standing in the north end zone on Oct. 30 at Frank H. Chambers Stadium, Luke Schnars gave his Northridge High School football teammates a roadmap for future success.

At first glance, the Johnstown-Monroe High School football team was headed toward another playoff season.

COLUMBUS -- Chase bank opened a full-service branch this week inside the new Kroger store in Johnstown.

JOHNSTOWN -- Applications are being accepted for the 2009 Northridge Craft Show to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Northridge Middle School.