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The time to act on this is now - the need is immediate. Intel and likely more development are coming to Licking County.

Intel isn't expected to break ground on its mega semi-conductor plant in western Licking County until sometime this summer with production to begin in 2025.

The $20 billion Intel Corporation computer chip development will bring many things Licking Countians want and some things they may not.

Intel’s $20 billion investment just east of Columbus promises thousands of jobs and economic benefits for Central Ohio. It’s a massive commitment from the state and company to deliver on these promises.

Johnson & Johnson and its three largest drug distributors will pay a combined $26 billion to communities affected by the opioid crisis.

The changing landscape of Jersey Township has been dramatic for 20 years, but may pale compared to a pending 3,190-acre annexation and development.

COLUMBUS– Legislation passed in the Ohio House of Representatives earlier this week that could have major implications for Pike Countys attempt in bringing back a county jail.

News in brief from around Licking County.

Lt. Gov. Husted visits C-TEC on signing day for high school sophomores View Comments NEWARK -- This signing day was not for a multi-million-dollar professional sports contract or to announce a high school athlete’s selection of a college to play football or basketball. Instead, it was the time high school sophomores from around Licking County made the decision to spend the next two years studying at Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted toured C-TE...

Newark Advocate Union Ridge Solar, a subsidiary of Leeward Renewable Energy, announced plans to construct the solar field near the AEP Kirk substation on Watkins Road, on farm property north of Refugee Road, west of York Road, south of Blacks Road and on both sides of Watkins Road. “It’s our discretion whether to create an Alternate Energy Zone for the project,” County Commissioner Tim Bubb said. “We’ve met with Leeward and we’re familiar with this project. We don’t see any downsi...