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MHA to hold annual Night of Hope fundraiser at Thirty One West on March 11th
Newark, OH, January 19, 2023: Join Mental Health America of Licking County (MHA) on Saturday, March 11th, 2023 at Night of Hope at Thirty One West in Newark. The agency’s largest fundraiser of the year, this special evening will be filled with fun and entertainment as well as highlight the important work MHA is doing in the Licking County community. This event will also serve as Executive Director Penny Sitler’s retirement sendoff so come help celebrate her incredible nine years at MHA and bid her
Mental Health America of Licking County Announces New Executive Director
Mental Health America of Licking County Announces New Executive Director Newark, OH, January 18, 2023: It is with a great deal of excitement that the Board of Trustees of Mental Health America of Licking County (MHA) announces the hiring of a new Executive Director, Colleen Hendon. Ms. Hendon will take the place of Penny Sitler who will retire later this year after nine years of service. “After an exhaustive and comprehensive search, we were thrilled to hire Colleen Hendon to succeed Penny. Colleen comes
Heather Juzenas Promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Member Services for Energy Cooperative
Heather Juzenas Promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Member Services for Energy Cooperative Heather Juzenas has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Member Services of Energy Cooperative effective immediately. In her new role, Heather will provide leadership and oversee the Cooperative’s planning, development, and implementation of our public relations and member service strategies. Heather joined Energy Cooperative in April 2018, as Communications Manager. In August 2021 she
The Community Bank Announces New Lending Center In Johnstown
“We are excited to announce our further expansion into Licking County with our newest Lending Center located in Johnstown. The new location marks our second Lending Center located in Licking County along with our full service Banking Office located off 21 st Street in Newark. Our Johnstown Lending Center will offer numerous business and personal loan options. We are proud to service our customers who are choosing The Community Bank to keep their money working locally,” said Eric S. Holsky, President
TechCred Window Open! C-TEC Company Highlight with Covestro
TechCred Success story. Company Highlight-CovestroC-TEC, Customized Training, TechCred & You! As one of Ohio’s leading career technical training centers, C-TEC has built strong partnerships with businesses and industries throughout Licking County and surrounding communities. Our programs can be quickly adapted to assure content meets the demands of employers. Customized training is delivered by industry experts and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Classes can be taught at your location or
Shandon Gingerich is promoted at The Community Bank
Zanesville, Ohio – “Shandon Gingerich has been promoted to Vice President/Banking Offices Administrator of The Community Bank. Shandon will be responsible for all aspects of management over the Banking Offices to ensure effective and efficient operations, quality of customer service, and compliance with existing regulations and policies. Our Company is blessed with a tremendous depth of talent. Shandon’s promotion demonstrates our commitment to providing an environment where employees have the
River Road Coffeehouse-Granville Announces Major Renovation To Celebrate 20 th Anniversary
Granville, Ohio— Tuesday, December 20, 2022 — River Road Coffeehouse, operating four retail coffee locations in Licking and Knox Counties, has formalized plans for major renovations at its original flagship store in Granville. The Forman Family owners shared the announcement yesterday with all staff after finalizing a renovation plan and a long-term lease with the “River Road Shops” owner, the Boroughs Company. The store is located on the outskirts of Granville in an old Victorian Farmhouse and is
Monte Christopher Purchases Historic Hudson Ave Church
Monte Christopher Purchases Historic Hudson Ave ChurchNewark, OH, 10/17/22 — “Todd Londot and I, through our real estate arm, Monte Christopher Real Estate, LLC, are thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to work with Newark Development Partners, Historic Hudson District and the City of Newark through the purchase of the church on Hudson. When we saw the listing, we both immediately asked to see it as we knew it would be an excellent addition to our portfolio but better yet, a perfect home to two of
The Importance of Small Towns
The Importance of Small TownsBrittany Misner, Vice President of the Licking County Chamber of Commerce Small towns are where the mantras such as shop local, eat fresh, and support your local farmer were created. This is where these phrases mean so much more than what most realize, these phrases create economic prosperity and maintain jobs in our small towns. The less and less that we do these things we come closer to losing the charm that our small towns provide. Fortunately, Licking County is blessed
Is Buckeye Lake ready for Resurgence?
Is Buckeye Lake ready for Resurgence? Brittany Misner, Vice President Licking County Chamber of Commerce A great question that is on the minds of many…Is Buckeye Lake ready for resurgence? The answer is ABSOLUTELY! The energy and excitement surrounding the Buckeye Lake region seems to be contagious and something that we all want to see continue. This past November the Buckeye Lake Dam project was officially completed moving the entire region into the next stages of growth, business attraction, and

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