Basil Fire District considering EMS billing
      BALTIMORE - The Basil Joint Fire District is currently researching the possibility of starting a revenue recovery program through EMS Billing. Two public information session have been set: Thursday, March 6 from 7:00 p.m.
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Perry County sewer system finally ready for customers
By Scott Rawdon
      THORNVILLE- Flushed with success, Perry County Commissioners announced Feb. 28 that the new Fireman's Park/Holiday Harbor sewer project is ready for customers. "We're about ready to start hooking up homes," said Commissioner Thad Cooperrider to a crowd at the Thornville Elementary School, who atte...
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Breakfast set to raise funds to replace Sweet Corn Festival booth, equipment
By Scott Rawdon
      MILLERSPORT - The Millersport Lions Club and the Buckeye Lake Youth Association are sponsoring a roaring good breakfast Saturday, March 15, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Millersport Lions Clubhouse.
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Park District extends bike path patrols
      NEWARK - The Licking Park District announces a recent agreement with the City of Newark to extend the District's daily safety patrols on to the City's bike trails.
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ODNR seeking input on fishing regulations
      COLUMBUS - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife invites anglers to provide input regarding fishing regulations for Ohio's public inland lakes and reservoirs by visiting ohiodnr. com/creel on the Internet.
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No bail for Cortez
By Scott Rawdon
      NEWARK- It was bitter homecoming for former Buckeye Lake Village Council member John Cortez. He was arraigned Feb. 28 on one of the 25 counts against him and he will learn March 10, 8:30 a.m. if he will be held without bond on the remaining counts.
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OSU star comes to Millersport
      MILLERSPORT - Former Buckeye defensive tackle, Joel Penton, will be making a stop in Millersport on Wednesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. to address the community at Millersport High School. He will be joined by musician and performer Ryan Holliday. The two have been traveling all across Ohio on their y...
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Things to do…
      Events Dawes Arboretum - Ohio 13, three miles north of I-70. Pruning Practicum: Rejuvenation Saturday, March 15, 9 - 11 a.m. Improve the look and health of your landscape. Learn how to maintain a natural appearance of your shrubs by observing a practiced expert- or borrow a pruning tool ...
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