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Licking Heights seniors heading to national SkillsUSA Competition

The future skilled workforce is ready to take on the world — and it all started at the Career And Technology Education Centers of Licking County. Three shared seniors from Licking Heights High School and C-TEC are headed to the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in June in Atlanta, Georgia. These students earned a […]

Kettering hires Chodkowski away from Huber Heights as assistant city manager

May 28—Kettering has hired Bryan Chodkowski as an assistant city manager, just after Chodkowski submitted his resignation to the city of Huber Heights, where he held the same position. Chodkowski is set to start the Kettering job June 17 after he leaves his Huber Heights position, according to the city of Kettering. Chodkowski had previously […]

Granville senior Casey Laughbaum climbs to new heights as competitive rock climber

Editor’s note: This is one of several feature stories The Advocate is publishing this graduation season about Licking County graduates. For more, visit newarkadvocate.com. Casey Laughbaum is always reaching higher — literally. Laughbaum has been a competitive rock climber since her freshman year, an activity she picked up after stepping away from competitive gymnastics because […]

Licking Heights students tackle poverty with Global Scholars project

Two Licking Heights juniors are acting locally and thinking globally, thanks to the Global Scholars Diploma program. Students Natalie Ampadu and Ali West presented their final projects for their Global Scholars Diploma at the Take Action Fair on April 16 at Otterbein University, along with 135 other students from across the region. Ampadu was also […]

Licking Heights South Elementary earns state award for commitment to military families

Licking Heights Local Schools’ South Elementary has once again received a Purple Star designation from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW). This is the second time South has received a Purple Star designation. Purple Star designations are monitored and administered by ODEW’s Purple Star Advisory Board, which includes educational experts and stakeholders passionate […]

Licking Heights to host ‘Camp Invention’ summer STEM camp

Licking Heights students are lighting the way to innovation. This summer, the district will host a chapter of Camp Invention summer STEM camp, a national day camp where students complete themed hands-on learning activities. This year’s theme is “Illuminate” and will include projects like building a light-up game board, creating a customized glow box, engineering […]