NEWARK, Ohio (AVC News) — Two people have been arrested as part of a child exploitation investigation involving the alleged possession and production of sexually explicit material involving minors.… Read the rest

The Licking County Humane Society recently assisted in a large-scale animal welfare case in Muskingum County, taking in more than 40 dogs with the help of the ASPCA. Read more…

John and Brianna Nethers were charged in Licking County with pandering sexually oriented matters involving a minor or impaired person, a second-degree felony.

John and Brianna Nethers were charged with pandering sexually oriented matters involving a minor or impaired person, a second-degree felony.

An Ohio state board has approved a natural gas-powered electric generation plant in Licking County to serve a data center, saying taxpayers and ratepayers won't pay for power at the center. The power will be consumed by Sidecat, LLC, an affiliate of Meta Platforms, Inc., [...]

According to the Licking County Sheriff's Office, Charles Hatton was charged with rape after detectives initiated an investigation into the abuse allegations.

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A large-scale animal welfare case brought the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office, the Licking County Humane Society, and the ASPCA to a home in Norwich, Ohio. The sheriff’s office went to the Norwich home on June 16 based on complaints of animal neglect. During visit and subsequent search warrants, they found over 100 animals who suffered from a...

NEWARK, Ohio (AVC News) — A North Carolina man has been arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 7-year-old child following an investigation by the Licking County Sheriff’s Office.… Read the rest

HEATH, Ohio (AVC News) — More than 100 animals have been removed from a Muskingum County property as part of an ongoing animal welfare investigation, with the Licking County Humane Society now caring for dozens of the seized dogs.… Read the rest

Connie Sue Harris, 60, of Newark, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026 at Genesis Hospital. Connie was born July 14, 1965 in Hillsboro, Ohio, daughter of the late Janice (Spreag) and Jay P. Books. In addition to her parents, Connie is also preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents. Connie leaves to cherish her memory, her loving...