Investors snap up growing share of US homes as traditional buyers struggle to afford one. A report by BatchData shows investors purchased nearly 27% of homes sold in the first quarter of the year, the highest in five years. thereportingproject.org/inve…

WEATHER ALERT: Severe thunderstorm warning for Licking County and most of central Ohio until 9:25 pm tonight, according to The National Weather Service. Wind could gust up to 60 mph and damage trees and power lines. forecast.weather.gov/showsig…

Two more gas-fired power plants proposed for western Licking County, where electricity-hungry data centers dot the county line. Public info sessions to be held in New Albany on March 25 and 26, and April 1 on proposed power plants. thereportingproject.org/two-…

Granville officials to host an info session from 4:30-6:30 p.m. today (March 10) about an April to November project to install new traffic signals and crosswalks. The July 4th celebration will happen this year, but "will likely look a little different." thereportingproject.org/quic…

Quick sewer project on Granville’s Broadway is prelude to one that will last from April thru November. Open house on March 10 to answer questions, traffic to be maintained and downtown events might ‘look a little different’ during project. thereportingproject.org/quic…

Eyes and ears wide open: Licking County officials want future Heath residents to know planes are noisy and the county airport isn’t moving thereportingproject.org/eyes…

Special meeting gives Granville-area residents opportunity to help set priorities for schools facing significant growth. Those who couldn't attend the meeting can offer thoughts online. thereportingproject.org/spec…

Hold on federal funds hits Licking County agencies providing food and shelter to the county's most vulnerable residents thereportingproject.org/hold…

Heath City Council approves ‘camping ban,’ saying plans for a special court to help unsheltered people persuaded them to vote ‘yes.’ Plan is for HOME Court to meet on Wednesdays at 11 a.m., when social service agencies and others would be on hand. thereportingproject.org/heat…

Newark warming center seeks volunteers as another artic blast hits Licking County. Help needed starting Monday evening, Feb. 17, through Friday morning, Feb. 21. thereportingproject.org/newa…

The May 6 primary ballot in Licking County has been set. See what's on it here: thereportingproject.org/many…

Hundreds flock to see renovated Arcade and indoor farmers' market -- the latest gems in downtown Newark's Courthouse Square historic district thereportingproject.org/hund…

Spike in flu cases prompts closure of Newark elementary school Friday. Nationally, flu cases are up almost 32% week over week. thereportingproject.org/spik…

Sneak preview: Here’s a look inside the historic Newark Arcade before its public debut hosting an indoor farmers’ market on Friday thereportingproject.org/snea…

Granville officials urge Heath City Council not to 'bulldoze over' Granville schools with housing development. Despite requests to consider the impact on their neighbors, Heath City Council members on Feb. 3 approved annexation of land for the project. thereportingproject.org/gran…

Gas-fired power plant to serve data center is proposed for western Licking County. Public information meeting set for Feb. 19 in New Albany. thereportingproject.org/gas-…

A temporary pause on federal funding has recipients, including nonprofits and organizations that provide childhood education, family services, housing and food for seniors, concerned about future operations in the community. thereportingproject.org/temp…

Renovated historic Newark Arcade to host Canal Market indoor winter market starting Feb. 7. Similar to the Granville Indoor Market, the Newark indoor market will offer produce, baked goods, soaps and crafts by some of the same vendors and more. thereportingproject.org/reno…

MLK Day events at Denison University draw big crowd despite bitter cold thereportingproject.org/mlk-…

Anticipating significant growth, Granville Schools will host Jan. 15 meeting to discuss enrollment, staffing, buildings thereportingproject.org/anti…