Pataskala News

Phase 1 of Pataskala's $600,000 Taylor Road project wrapped up last week. Now city officials are working on the next phase -- to repair and repave the road between Broad Street and Havens Corners Road, using a combination of funding from the city, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and Ryan Homes.

Two residents in Pataskala's The Oaks subdivision are angry that they have to pay the capacity fee to hook into the city's sewer system when their neighbors' fees have been waived.

Eleven members of the second class of Licking County Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists graduated Monday and are fully certified.

HEATH - Police are investigating a driver's allegation that information in an Oct.

PATASKALA - The city council did not have to wait until January to welcome a new member.

For months, the City of Pataskala has suffered through serious funding concerns.

PATASKALA -- In the wake of the city's second murder-suicide this year, Mayor Steve Butcher has scheduled a meeting with local mental health experts, among others, to discuss ways to reach out to troubled and stressed residents.

The Pataskala parks and recreation advisory board intends to amend the agreements it has with outside entities for park maintenance and operation.

PATASKALA -- City officials have responded to a resident-led panel that recommended revitalizing three of the city's older neighborhoods.

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

PATASKALA -- Those who knew John Eckard are left to reconcile two memories -- one of the doting husband who wouldn't leave for an errand without telling his wife, 'I love you,' and the other a man who police suspect shot his wife and son before turning the gun on himself.

PATASKALA -- Residents may need to drive a little slower this winter because the city only plans minor alterations to its snow removal policy.

PATASKALA - A somber tone of respect hung in the air Wednesday as the city and more than 100 residents recognized Veterans Day during a two-part service downtown.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:48 AM WCLT News Staff A man will spend 3-years in jail for his part in an August robbery in Pataskala.

PATASKALA -- In the wake of another income tax defeat -- and with the city's police levy set to expire -- city officials are considering significant cuts within the police department.

NEWARK - A Pataskala man was sentenced to three years in prison Tuesday for robbing a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant and pointing a BB gun at the manager.

PATASKALA - Pataskala Police Chief Chris Forshey on Monday suggested the city buy his service time, allowing him to effectively retire Jan.

I heard a rumor that a dad killed his own wife, kid, and then his own self. He went to Licking Heights Local Schools from what i heard.

Pataskala is trying to complete an agreement with Newark and Harrison Township for a joint economic-development district before year's end.

Authorities remain on the scene of a murder-suicide with three victims, including a 9-year-old boy.