LOCAL GOP FILES PROTEST

The Licking County Republican Party has filed a protest with the Licking County Board of Elections claiming that Brad Feightner, independent candidate for Municipal Court Clerk, still is a member of the GOP and is therefore not eligible to run as an independent.  

Brad Feightner Independent Candidate for Municipal Court Clerk

Feightner said he received the protest on Tuesday the same day as the board of elections.  BOE Director Sue Penick said the protest has been forwarded to the Licking County Prosecutor’s office.

CONCUSSION BILL

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 26, which prevents referees, coaches and other volunteers from being criminally prosecuted for not complying with requirements that help identify youth sports injuries like concussions. With the passage of SB 26, coaches, officials and other volunteers will not be criminally penalized for failure to act in accordance with the measures outlined in House Bill 143. The legislation will now move back to the Senate for concurrence.

MOSQUITO SPRAYING

It’s that time of the year.  The Licking County Health Department will begin its mosquito spraying program tonight in the Village of Kirkersville, KOA Campground in Buckeye Lake and Buckeye Lake Estates Mobile Home Park.  All spraying will be conducted after dusk and the schedule is subject to change.

PLENTY OF DOG BITES

Ohio was 4^th in the nation for dog bite claims processed by State Farm in 2012.  Ohioans filed 235 claims with State Farm following only Texas, Illinois and California, according to a press release from the insurance company.  State farm paid out an estimated $5 million on the Ohio claims and more than $108 million for 3,670 national dog bite claims.

LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE

The Lifelong Learning Institute is a great way to keep local seniors involved and engaged.  

Lori Crocker with COTC

Lori Crocker, with Central Ohio Technical College, said they are currently enrolling central Ohio residents in the Summer 2013 programs.  Cost is $90. However Licking County residents can enroll for $45.  To register or for more information visit www.cotc.edu.

GRANVILLE AND THE ANTI-SLAVERY MOVEMENT

On Saturday, May 18 the Granville Historical Society and the Granville Public Library are co-sponsoring a re-enactment of a “Town Meeting” in which the slavery issue will be debated.  During the period leading up to the Civil War Granville was the scene of significant abolitionist activity and was the location of the first annual Ohio Anti-Slavery Society convention.  Saturday’s event, which is being held at the Granville Presbyterian Church, gets underway at 1:00 p.m.