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TALKING BASEBALL

Newark will once again host the 16-18-year-old Babe Ruth World Series in 2010 that according to a press release Monday from Babe Ruth officials.  Council member Ryan Bubb says the city has already put together a special economic development subcommittee aimed at helping to ensure a successful World Series.  

Councilman Ryan Bubb

Bubb says he would like to see city officials take a more active role in volunteering during the tournament to help raise public awareness and excitement in 2010.

VETERANS MEETING

The Licking County Veterans Service Commission is providing information to veterans who are currently serving or who have served since August 1990 during a special program tonight at the VFW Post #1060 on Forrey Street in Newark.  Some of the information available will cover topics like post traumatic stress syndrome, VA healthcare, and compensation and benefits.  The meeting gets underway at 7:00 p.m.  For more information call 670-5430.

RECORDS CENTER COORDINATOR

Licking County recently hired a records archive coordinator with the goal of moving all of the county’s records to a single location in Newark, but doing so will be no simple task.

Licking County Records Coordinator Katy Klettlinger 

Katy Klettlinger formerly worked for the Ohio Historical Society and brings her background in local government records archiving to the position.  Klettlinger said the process of moving and preserving the records would likely take at least a year and a half.

HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES

The TWIGS 45th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes kicks of this evening with a special preview.  The traditional tour takes place tomorrow afternoon and evening.  Chairwoman Valerie Van Winkle says typically the event raises thousands of dollars for Licking Memorial Hospital.   

Holiday Tour of Homes Chairwoman Valerie Van Winkle

Tickets to this evening’s preview are $30 and include a catered champagne reception.  Advance tickets for the regular tour are $10, $12 at the door.  For more information call 348-4079.

GETTING READY FOR THE BIG GAME

OSU/Newark and COTC are getting ready for Saturday’s big game between Ohio State and Michigan.  The 7th Annual Beat Michigan Rally will be held this afternoon from 2:00-2:30, on the patio of the John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center. This year’s pep rally will feature members of the Ohio State University Marching Band.  The rally is free and open to the public.   For more information on Beat Michigan Week events call 366-9172.

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