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2 hrs ago | The Advocate

Southeastern Licking Co. under flood advisory until 10 p.m.

Radar has estimated that 1 to 2 inches of rain have fallen so far, and an additional inch will be possible before the storms weaken.

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Related Topix: Weather

6 hrs ago | The Advocate

Hensley sentenced to 23 years to life for murder

A Columbus man was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison for killing a Pataskala man while trying to rob a barn in October.

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Related Topix: Columbus, OH, Pataskala, OH, Criminal Defense Law, Law

9 hrs ago | WBNS

Licking County Sheriff's Deputy Resigns After Internal Investigation

The Licking County Sheriff's office confirmed Monday that Sgt. Jason Wortkoetter resigned from the department last Tuesday, following an internal investigation involving the seizure of a set of deer antlers.

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12 hrs ago | This Week Community News

Amateur radio clubs prepare for Field Day

Three Licking County Amateur "ham" Radio clubs will participate in Field Day 2013, set to begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, and end at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Field Day is an annual exercise during which radio operators set up portable stations in parks, malls and other public areas away from their permanent home stations.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Ham Radio, Granville, OH, Newark, OH

18 hrs ago | Whiznews.com

Suspect Sought in Check Forgeries at Heath Bank

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in check forgeries at a Heath bank.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

The Advocate

Public Records: Court Report

On May 26, Bonner was suspected of having a loaded firearm in a vehicle that was accessible to any passenger, according to the indictment.

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Related Topix: Cambridge, OH, Hebron, OH, Drugs, Thornville, OH, Newark, OH

Sat Jun 15, 2013

The Advocate

Licking County A's U-16 2, Lake Erie Thunder 1

Robbie Waddell walked to lead off the seventh in a tie game, was sacrificed by Trevor Mye and scored on a Camron Romine single to end it.

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The Advocate

Licking County Settlers 2, Grand Lake Mariners 0

Ian Barry got the save pitching the ninth for the Settlers . Ashton Perritt walked, stole second and scored on a Vinny Rodriguez single in the fourth.

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The Advocate

Housing options for people with mental health issues vary greatly across Ohio

For years in Richmond, Va., and then Newark, Larry Racette spent his Supplemental Security Income check on booze and drugs to mask his schizoid personality disorder, dissociative fugue, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Related Topix: Ohio, Newark, OH, US Governors, John Kasich, Richland County, OH, Crawford County, OH

Fri Jun 14, 2013

Toledo Blade

Local judge hopeful lost law license for 4 years

A Toledo lawyer recommended to Gov. John Kasich for consideration as a Lucas County Common Pleas judge had his law license suspended for four years for failing to keep up with continuing legal education requirements and omitted reference to it in his application for the job.

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Related Topix: Lucas County, OH, Toledo, OH, US Governors, John Kasich, US News, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Advocate

Review: 'California Suite' a mixed bag

Neil Simon's "California Suite" is a set of four mini-plays about frayed or broken marriages and strained relationships -- all taking place in a single Los Angeles hotel room.

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The Advocate

Recycling transition brings surprises to some

Local recyclers found some surprises Friday, including vacant lots, full bins and an old, trusty standby -- the Deo Drive parking lot -- still in business.

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Related Topix: Columbus, OH, Metal, Advocate, Newark, OH

Thu Jun 13, 2013

The Advocate

Lough, Settlers earn victory

Lough allowed two runs on nine hits, striking out four. Newark's Ryan Huber went 1-for-4.

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The Advocate

Public Records: Crime Report

Gasoline was reported stolen from a gas station on the 1000 block of Mount Vernon Road before 11:41 a.m. Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Newark, OH, Johnstown, OH

The Advocate

Storm damage minimal; power being restored

AEP reports 2,000 customers are without power as of 7 a.m., down from a high of about 7,000 overnight when a line of thunderstorms crossed Ohio.

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Related Topix: Weather, Utica, OH

WBNS

More Than 11,000 Central Ohioans Remain Without Power Thursday Afternoon

AEP Ohio said that it was working to restore power to thousands of central Ohioans without power after early morning storms struck.

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Related Topix: Ohio, Franklin County, OH, Delaware County, OH

The Advocate

Wednesday pursuit leads to charges for Newark man

A Wednesday evening pursuit through much of north Newark has a Newark man behind bars, facing felony charges for failing to pull over for police.

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Related Topix: Newark, OH

The Advocate

Licking County funding compromise heads toward vote

The Licking County Commissioners today took their first formal steps toward a compromise to fund county road and bridge repairs, for now, and economic development down the road.

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The Advocate

Township grasping last chance for energy aggregation

Time is running out on the option for Granville voters to decide whether they want to participate in energy aggregation, under which they would collectively buy power at a discounted rate.

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Related Topix: Granville, OH

Times Recorder

Interstate 70 east closed near Brownsville Road exit

The Ohio Highway Patrol, National Trail Fire and Glenford Fire are at the scene.

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Related Topix: Muskingum County, OH