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The Licking County Board of Revision will meet at 11:00 am on June 18, 2025.

July 10, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.
County Administration Building
20 S. Second St. Newark

The Licking County Records Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 24^th, 2025 at 2 p.m. in the first-floor conference room of the Licking County Child Support Enforcement Agency (65 E. Main St.). Please contact Records Center & Archives Manager Corinne Johnson at 740-670-5121 for more information, and visit the Records & Archives Department homepage to view the meeting agenda.

“Two Lights for Tomorrow’ Commemoration is planned for April 18th (Friday) in Licking County and at Ohio’s Statehouse.

"One if by land, Two if by sea!" This was the coded message for Paul Revere's famed "Midnight Ride" to warn his countrymen the night of April 18, 1775. "The shot heard round the world" was fired the next day, commencing the American Revolutionary War at Lexington and Concord.

Now, 250 years later, we will commemorate this important anniversary with’ Two Lights for Tomorrow’ - a nationwide initiative to recognize and commence the celebration of the United States 250th birthday.

Two Lights Displays on April 18th will be seen on public buildings, including statehouses, courthouses. As well private homes are encouraged to display two lights on the evening of April 18.

In Licking County the Commissioners have directed the display of two large lanterns on the face of the County Administration Building in downtown Newark, while the historic 1876 Courthouse will be red, white and blue. At Dawes Arboretum, south of Newark on State Route 13, two large spotlights will be pointed skyward. And at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus an 8:00pm on the 18th a program and lighting is planned as the beginning of the Americas 250th in Ohio.

The Licking County Planning Commission and the Licking County Board of Commissioners are pleased to announce the hiring of Carson Combs as the new Licking County Planning Director. Combs brings over two decades of experience in urban and regional planning, zoning administration, and land use policy, making him a strategic leader to guide the county’s future growth and development.

Budget Commission special meeting Friday March 21, 2025

In the Matter of Scotland Ridge-Phase 1 Ditch in Harrison Township
Office of County Commissioners, Licking County, Ohio
Petitioned for by Barry Holmes, Homewood Corp.

In accordance with ORC Section 307.12 amended by HB 226 of the 124th General Assembly the Licking County Board of Commissioners shall adopt, during each calendar year, a resolution expressing its intent to sell unneeded, obsolete, or unfit-for-use county personal property by internet auction.

Your aggregation contracted provider of electricity has had a name change - going from Energy Harbor to Dynegy. You will now see the new name on the back of your monthly bill.

The Licking County Board of Commissioners and the Licking County Health Department are pleased to announce a partnership that will bring a Community Navigator Program to Licking County.

Newark, Ohio – November 1, 2024: The Licking County Senior Citizens Levy Advisory Review Board has outlined its plans for the 2025 allocation of funds for Senior Citizens Services in the County.

Notice is hereby given that the whole of such several lands, lots, or parts of lots will be certified for foreclosure by the county auditor pursuant to law unless the whole of the delinquent taxes, assessments, interest, and penalties are paid within one year or unless a tax certificate with respect to the parcel is sold under section 5732.32 or 5721.33 of the Revised Code.

The Licking County Records Commission will hold a bi-annual meeting on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 2 p.m. in the first-floor conference room of the Licking County Child Support Enforcement Agency (65 E. Main St.). Please contact Records Center & Archives Manager Corinne Johnson at 740-670-5121 for more information, and visit the Records & Archives Department homepage to view the meeting agenda.

Notice is hereby given that the whole of such several lands, lots, or parts of lots will be certified for foreclosure by the county auditor pursuant to law unless the whole of the delinquent taxes, assessments, interest, and penalties are paid within one year or unless a tax certificate with respect to the parcel is sold under section 5721.32 or 5721.33 of the Revised Code.

Notice is hereby given that these delinquent vacant lands will be certified for foreclosure or foreclosure and forfeiture by the county auditor pursuant to law unless the whole of the delinquent taxes, assessments, interest, and penalties are paid within twenty-eight days after the final publication of this notice.

for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses from drought that began on Sept. 10.

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor (see https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/), these counties suffered from a drought intensity value during the growing season of 1) D2 Drought-Severe for 8 or more consecutive weeks or 2) D3 Drought-Extreme or D4 Drought-Exceptional.

This fact sheet is for informational purposes only; other restrictions may apply.
For more information about USDA disaster programs, visit farmers.gov/recover or contact your local USDA Service Center. To find your local USDA Service Center, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. To locate an approved insurance provider, visit the Agent Locator on rma.usda.gov.

In the upcoming 2024 General Election, a dozen Licking County Townships will ask voters for approval of electric and natural gas aggregation. Voters in Bennington, Burlington, Hanover, Hartford, Jersey, Liberty, Madison, Mary Ann, Monroe, Newark, Newton and Saint Albans Townships will consider approving aggregation.

The public is invited to public information meetings on Thursday evening, October 3rd to learn more about Licking County Communities Electric and Natural Gas Aggregation. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions and distribute information.

August 29, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., Licking County Transit Office, 745 E. Main St. Newark

The Licking County Recycling Department, in partnership with Licking County Records & Archives, will host a FREE paper shredding and electronics recycling event on Saturday, Sept. 21st, 2024.

The Planning Director leads and directs the daily functions and operations of the County’s Planning Department. It is a highly responsible leadership position which works closely with members of the Planning Commission, the Board of County Commissioners, and various elected officials and departments of the County. The Planning Director provides overall leadership and direction for all planning functions including all pertinent federal, state and local laws through a staff of 14 full-time equivalents. The Planning Director is a highly engaged leader who provides support to policy makers in identifying emerging issues and recommending appropriate action for the benefit of the County’s residents, businesses and visitors. HISTORY Licking County is centrally located in Ohio immediately adjacent to Columbus and Franklin County, host of Ohio’s Capitol. With Newark as its County seat, Licking County was established in 1808 and boasts the Newark Earthworks, one of only three UNESCO World Heritage sites preserving the mound works of the native Hopewell culture from over two millennia ago. From its rich, productive farm land to its charming small towns, architectural landmarks, and unique natural features and outdoor offerings, Licking County remains one of Ohio’s premier places to live, visit and explore.

In the Matter of Setting a Public Hearing to Consider the Designation of a Restricted Area to Prohibit Construction of Large Wind Farms and Large Solar Facilities in Hanover, Licking, St. Albans, Union and Washington Townships, Licking County according to ORC § 303.58.

The Hanover, Licking, St. Albans, Union and Washington Township Trustees, have requested that the Board of Licking County Commissioners designate all of the unincorporated area of their respective townships as a restricted area under R.C. § 303.58 so as to prohibit the construction of large wind farms, and large solar facilities as those phrases are defined in R.C. § 4906.01 and used in R.C. § 303.57 et. seq.

R.C. § 303.58 requires the Board to hold a public meeting and provide notices of such special meeting, therefore, the Board hereby schedules a special meeting for Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the meeting room at the business office of Licking County Transit, located at 745 E. Main Street, Newark, Ohio.

This notice is also being posted on the Licking County Website, www.lickingcounty.gov.

Licking County Board of Commissioners

Beverly Adzic, Clerk/Administrator

July 11, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. - Held at the Licking County Transit Office; 745 E Main Street, Newark, Ohio 43055

Board of County Commissioners, Licking County Ohio, Public Hearing #1 on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and Public Hearing #2 on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, 4^th Floor of the County Administration Building located on 20 S. 2^nd St. Newark, OH 43055.

COLUMBUS – Two more FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Monday, May 13 in Licking and Union counties to help residents kickstart their recovery after the March 14 tornadoes.

Ohio homeowners and renters in Auglaize, Crawford, Darke, Delaware, Hancock, Licking, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Richland and Union counties with disaster-related losses from the March 14 tornadoes may now call or go online to apply for disaster assistance from FEMA.

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 2 p.m. in Room A (basement) of the Licking County Administration Building.

Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
Licking County Administration Building
Basement meeting room

The Licking County Commissioners are proud to announce their participation in National County Government Month (NCGM) this April. As stewards of local governance, the Commissioners recognize the importance of this nationwide initiative in highlighting the essential role counties play in communities across the United States.

The Licking County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting at 10:00am on Monday, March 11, 2024, in the 4th Floor Commissioner’s meeting room at the Donald D. Hill Administration Building, 20 S. Second Street, Newark, Ohio 43055, for the purpose of discussing employment related matters that could also include an Executive Session.

Licking County, a thriving community experiencing unprecedented growth and the focal point of substantial economic investments, announces the initiation of a search for a dynamic and visionary Planning Director.

This recruitment follows the resignation of the current director, opening up a pivotal leadership position crucial for steering the County through a period of anticipated transformation.

This is a $2,000 scholarship from Central Ohio (which includes Licking County) and the criteria are: Must be a high school senior; Must have at least a “B” average (cumulative) or equivalent overall GPA; Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of a county in Ohio; Must plan to attend a university, community college, training program, or vocational school in Ohio and seek a career in public service.

As Ohio’s economy continues to grow, the first of nearly two dozen extremely large truck loads, known as “super loads,” will journey from the Ohio River to Central Ohio as soon as Wednesday, March 6.

The Licking County Regional Airport Authority has attached a 'Notice of Professional Consultants Request for Qualification' to update our Master Plan.

Consultants must submit (3) copies of their responses to the Airport no later than 5 pm, Friday, March 29, 2024. Please see attachment for details.

If you have further questions, please contact Mr. Terry Treneff, LCRAA President (740) 504-5746.

The Board hereby schedules a special meeting for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Donald D. Hill County Administration Building, 20 South Second Street, Newark, Ohio.

Licking County Commissioners are seeking qualifications for a variety of Engineering and Architectural Services over the next twelve (12) months in connection with, but not limited to projects involving any or all of the following: : (1) building construction, demolition, masonry and similar projects; (2) infrastructure including, but not limited to, roads, bridges, water or wastewater utilities; and/or, (3) assessment and remediation of environmental issues.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant O.R.C. Section 4928.20 (C) the Cities/Villages of Pataskala, Utica, Hebron, Buckeye Lake, Hartford, Kirkersville will hold two separate public hearings on the Licking County Electric and Natural Gas Aggregation Plan of Operation and Governance on January 25, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Licking County Commissioners Board Room located on the 4th floor of the Donald D. Hill County Administration Building – 20 South 2nd Street, Newark, OH 43055.

Notice is hereby given that there is before the Board of County Commissioners of Licking County, Ohio, the matter of VACATING A PORTION OF UN-NAMED ALLEY IN ETNA TWP. Said Board of County Commissioners has fixed the 15th day of February, 2024 at 4:00pm to meet at 1063 Pike Street W. Etna, Ohio 43018 to view the proposed improvement.

The upcoming General Election Ballot in Licking County will include aggregation issues in one city, five villages and 21 townships for voters to consider. All other cities, villages and townships in Licking County already have approved aggregation.

The lands, lots, and parts of lots returned delinquent by the county treasurer of Licking County, with the taxes assessments, interest, and penalties, charged against them agreeable to law, are contained and described in the following list:

Heath, Ohio (November 1st, 2023) - Licking County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center has partnered with Pets for Patriots to support the adoption of the most overlooked shelter animals by veterans in its community.

Join the Licking County Veterans' Service Commission on November 10th at the Midland Theatre for a screening of Dear Sirs. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the film starts at 7 pm. This event is free and open to the general public! Pick up your tickets at our office on Buckeye Ave or at the Midland Theatre.

Said Board of County Commissioners has fixed the 9th day of November, 2023 at 4:00pm as the date and time for viewing the proposed improvements on which date they will meet at the entrance to Venture Drive off Etna Parkway in Etna Township and they have also fixed the 16^th day of November 2023 at 11:30am in their office, 20 South Second Street, Newark, Ohio 4^th Floor as the place and time for the final hearing of said improvement.

Vacating a portion of Grand Pointe Drive (TR1053) and a portion of Simeon Drive (TR1054) in Union Twp.

The Licking County Records Commission will hold a bi-annual meeting on Thursday, October 19th, 2023 at 2 p.m. in Room A (basement) of the Licking County Administration Building. Please contact Records Center & Archives Manager Corinne Johnson at 740-670-5122 for more information, and visit the Records & Archives Department homepage to view the meeting agenda.

The Liberty Township Trustees, by way of its Resolution 2023-09, requested the Board of Licking County Commissioners designate all of the unincorporated area of Liberty Township as a restricted area so as to prohibit the construction of large solar facilities as that phrase is defined under R.C. § 303.58 R.C. § 4906.01 and used in R.C. § 303.57 et. seq.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Licking County is one of nearly two dozen Ohio communities receiving funding to complete neighborhood improvement projects aimed at improving the quality of life for residents.

The Licking County Recycling Department, in partnership with Licking County Records & Archives, will host a FREE paper shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 30th, 2023. The event will be held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Licking County Highway Department garage complex at 775 E. Main Street in Newark, near the intersection of East Main Street and O’Bannon Avenue.

Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., Licking County Administration Building, Room A in the basement

Licking County Aging Partners (LCAP) is proud to announce, that with the support of our local Commissioners, Licking County has joined the national AARP Age-Friendly Initiative. To learn more about this initiative and how Licking County will be participating, please read the press release below.

The Board of County Commissioners has fixed the 28th day of September 2023 at 1:30pm at 4480 Cristland Hill Rd. Hebron, Ohio in Licking Township as the time and place of the view and the 30th day of November 2023 at 1:30pm, at the Donald D. Hill County Administration Building, 20 South 2nd Street Newark, Ohio 43055 4th Floor Commissioners office as the place and the time for the first hearing on the petition.

The Board of County Commissioners of Licking County (hereinafter the “Commissioners”) desires to pursue all reasonable and legitimate incentive measures to assist and encourage development in specific areas of Jersey Township

Thursday, July 20, 2023, 1:00 p.m., Room A – Licking County Administration Building

This document is an addendum to the Licking County Clerk of Courts Case Management System RFP specifications.

Said Board of County Commissioners has fixed the 15th day of June, 2023 at 3:15pm as the date and time for viewing the proposed improvements on which date they will meet at the entrance to Buttonbush Place off Refugee Road SW in Etna Township and they have also fixed the 22nd day of June 2023 at 3:30pm in their office, 20 South Second Street, Newark, Ohio 4th Floor as the place and time for the final hearing of said improvement.

Free, Live Music! Thursdays, 6 PM - 8:30 PM, L.C. Children's Home Memorial Park, 745 East Main St, Newark, OH

Tourism in Ohio is a $53 billion dollar industry. Tourism in Ohio supports more than 424,339 jobs. Tourism-generated taxes contribute more than 10% of all tax revenues collected by the state. Promoting travel to Ohio is a strategic investment, resulting in additional tax revenues at all levels of government.

Updated May 3, 2023 ADDENDUM: The Viewing will take place at 1 Firehouse Dr. St. Louisville, Ohio 43071 on May 4, 2023 at 3:45pm.

Said Board of County Commissioners has fixed the 25th day of May, 2023 at 3:00pm as the date and time for viewing the proposed improvements on which date they will meet at the entrance to Global Way off Refugee Road in Etna Township and they have also fixed the 1st day of June 2023 at 11:00am in their office, 20 South Second Street, Newark, Ohio 4th Floor as the place and time for the final hearing of said improvement.

Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.,

Room A, Licking County Administration Building

Establishing Schuster Way – width of 120’ extending from St. Rt. 310 to a distance of 334.91 linear feet to the west and 72’ width for the remaining 2,580.56 linear feet of Schuster Way extending west.

You are hereby notified, that on the 17th day of March 2023, the above named petitioners filed a petition to improve the drainage by repairing/constructing an effective ditch to drastically reduce flooding on the East end of Benner Road in Bennington Township with the Clerk/Administrator of the County Commissioners of the County...

The Licking County Records Commission will hold a bi-annual meeting on Thursday, April 6th 2023 at 2 p.m. in Room A (basement) of the Licking County Administration Building.

The attached Environmental Assessment (EA) is for a drinking water distribution project in Licking County which the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency intends to finance through its Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) below-market interest rate revolving loan program.

Exciting news! The Midwest Region is partnering with Licking County Commissioners on a new project to upgrade 24 county facilities, including the Licking County Courthouse and Historic Jail. This collaboration builds on our existing relationship dating back to 2011, and comes at a perfect time as Licking County prepares to welcome Intel Corporation's new $20 billion semiconductor plant, set to employ up to 3,000 workers. We're proud to be a trusted advisor to the County, and can't wait to deliver on our promises!