The Reporting Project

10/08/2026

Public hearing draws some support and plenty of opposition to 500-megawatt power plant for data center. Proponents say the plant in western Licking County would bring jobs and tax revenue, while opponents say it would bring unacceptable pollution

Of about 50 people who attended a hearing about a proposed gas-fired power plant in western Licking County, about half testified before the Ohio Power Siting Board and most of […]

10/06/2026

Brian Belcher is running for Licking County commissioner, but his name will not be on the ballot: He's running as an independent write-in candidate.

Belcher is facing Republican Mark A. Van Buren and Democrat Kathy McLeish in the November election.

10/06/2026

Mark A. Van Buren says he plans to prioritize accessibility and transparency in local government, if elected to the open Licking County commissioner seat in November.

Van Buren is facing Democrat Kathy McLeish and write-in candidate Brian Belcher in the November election.

10/06/2026

Kathy McLeish said she's prioritizing "responsible growth" in her bid for Licking County commissioner.

McLeish is facing Republican Mark A. Van Buren and write-in candidate Brian Belcher in the November election.

10/06/2026

Wondering what's on your ballot, where to vote early, or what counts as an acceptable form of ID for the Nov. 3 general election in Licking County? You're not alone.

What to know what's on your ballot, how to vote early or what counts as an acceptable form of ID? Look here!

10/06/2026

Granville developer proposes shops, restaurants and 174 apartments near Wendy’s on the east side of town. While the village growth plan has long called for that type of development there, some residents are raising concerns

A local developer has approached the Granville community improvement corporation and the Village of Granville about a mixed-use commercial development on one of the last large pieces of developable land […]

10/05/2026

For 15 years, a group of Granville residents has quietly transformed the village through an annual tradition known as yarn bombing. Knitted installations appear overnight, remain for only a few days and then disappear.

10/02/2026

Tuesday hearing about a gas-fired power plant in Licking County is among 6 proposed or under construction. The proliferation of requests to build electric-generating plants is tied to the demand for power from more than 50 data centers in the county

A public hearing on the proposed construction of a 500 megawatt powerplant in western Licking County scheduled for Tuesday is among a growing number of requests for such facilities to […]

10/01/2026

Former Advocate building could become a third Licking County courthouse. If the Ohio Supreme Court and state lawmakers approve a requested new common pleas judgeship, the juvenile and probate court could move to former newspaper offices

With caseloads more than twice the Ohio average, the two general division common pleas judges in Licking County are asking state lawmakers and the Ohio Supreme Court to approve adding […]

10/01/2026

Township trustees OK proposal for $8 million renovation of the Denison golf course. Unanimous vote came after neighbors of the century-old course in Granville raised additional questions about cutting trees and recontouring two holes

Preliminary work on an $8 million renovation of the Denison Golf Club course in Granville could begin as soon as October after the Granville Township trustees voted unanimously to approve […]