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PUBLIC NOTICE: Small Business Administration - Economic Injury Disaster Loans are Available in Ohio

September 30, 2024 

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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Ohio Fast Track Secretarial Drought Disaster Declaration

September 18, 2024 

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.

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Disaster Assistance Programs Brochure

September 18, 2024 

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.

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Public Information Meetings for November 5th Election: Aggregation Issues in Twelve Licking County Townships

September 6, 2024 

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.

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Public Information Meetings for November 5th Election: Electric and Natural Gas Aggregation

September 5, 2024 

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.

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Licking County, Ohio is seeking a collaborative leader for the position of Planning Director.

August 5, 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.

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PUBLIC HEARING: 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

July 8, 2024 

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE: New Jury System for Common Pleas Court

July 5, 2024 

Beginning the week of July 15th, Licking County residents selected for jury duty for the Common Pleas court will receive their summons in a new postcard format. The postcard will prompt potential jurors to go online (either via the website provided or by scanning the QR code with a mobile device) to complete their jury questionnaire. The new jury portal will allow prospective jurors to request to be excused or rescheduled (if necessary) and will provide real time information regarding the status of their service. Any questions can be directed to the Clerk’s office by calling (740) 670-5796.

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National County Government Month (NCGM) this April

April 10, 2024 

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.

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Special Meeting Notice – Monday, March 11, 2024

March 8, 2024 

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.

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CCAO (County Commissioner Association of Ohio) 2024 Scholarship Information

March 7, 2024 

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.

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PRESS RELEASE: Licking County launches search for County Planning Director

March 7, 2024 

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.

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Professional Engineering Airport Consultants-RFQ

February 26, 2024 

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.

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Professional Engineering and Architectural Services - RFQ

January 29, 2024 

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.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Licking County Electric and Natural Gas Aggregation Plan of Operation

January 10, 2024 

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.

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VACATING A PORTION OF UN-NAMED ALLEY IN ETNA TWP.

December 22, 2023 

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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming Aggregation Issues on the November 7th Ballot

November 3, 2023 

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.

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Pets for Patriots Welcomes Licking County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center to its National Companion Pet Adoption Program for Military Veterans

November 1, 2023 

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.

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Free Film Screening

October 26, 2023 

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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Establishing an Extension of Road in Etna Township

October 20, 2023 

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 16th day of November 2023 at 11:30am in their office, 20 South Second Street, Newark, Ohio 4th Floor as the place and time for the final hearing of said improvement.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Time and Place of View and Final Hearings for the Vacating of Roads

October 19, 2023 

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Licking County Records Commission Meeting

October 11, 2023 

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.

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PUBLIC HEARING: To Consider the Designation of a Restricted Area to Prohibit the Construction of Large Solar Facilities in Liberty Township

September 29, 2023 

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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Licking County Receives $500,000 in Federal CDBG Funding for Community Improvement Projects

September 22, 2023 

(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.

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Licking County Recycling Offers Free Paper Shredding Sept. 30th

September 18, 2023 

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.

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Licking County Becomes an Age-Friendly Community

August 17, 2023 

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.

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PUBLIC HEARING: Petition for Establishing a Ditch near 4480 Cristland Hills Rd.

July 31, 2023 

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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Jersey Township Development Resolution

July 31, 2023 

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Court Case Management System RFP Addendum #2 - Updated 7/5/2023

June 27, 2023 

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Establishing Roads In Etna Township

May 26, 2023 

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.

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Music @ The Gazebo

May 23, 2023 

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

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Ohio Tourism Works

May 23, 2023 

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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Establishing A Road In Etna Township

April 24, 2023 

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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Establishing Schuster Way

April 14, 2023 

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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Time of View and First Hearing to The Owners of Land Affected by the Proposed Improvement

April 7, 2023 

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...

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Eagle Wings Water Line Extension Loan Number: FS390045-000

March 22, 2023 

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.

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Midwest Region is Partnering with Licking County Commissioners to Upgrade 24 County Facilities

March 7, 2023 

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!

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