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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 County's 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-TEC on Wednesday for signing day, when students hope to begin a path toward a good job and satisfying...

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 downside. There’s no reason not to move forward. “We’re growing megawatts instead of corn out there....