Good morning, Licking County. The legacy of a local legend will fill Heath High School this weekend as the community gathers to celebrate the remarkable life of Coach Dave Klontz. After 45 seasons, 668 wins, and two state championships, his impact extends far beyond baseball statistics—it's etched in the hearts of generations of Bulldogs. With $10,000 already raised toward a life-size statue honoring the Hall of Fame coach, it's clear his influence will continue to inspire long after his January passing at age 78.
Meanwhile, a different kind of growth is happening at Newark's Tamarack Farms Dairy, where Kroger's impressive $77 million expansion is adding both technology and jobs to our local economy. The new 40,000-square-foot addition introduces aseptic milk processing capabilities—a first for Kroger in the Midwest—that will extend shelf life for products reaching stores this April. From honoring our treasured past to investing in our promising future, Licking County continues to balance tradition and progress.
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⚾ Heath honors legendary baseball coach with weekend celebration. A "celebration of life" for Hall of Fame coach Dave Klontz will be held Saturday at Heath High School gym, with attendees encouraged to wear Bulldogs apparel or colors. Klontz, who died in January at 78, won 668 games and two state titles during his remarkable 45-season career. The event will continue in the cafeteria with Klontz's favorite refreshments provided for all guests. Donations are being collected for a life-size statue of Klontz, with $10,000 of the needed $75,000 raised so far.
🥛 Kroger's $77 million dairy expansion adds 20 jobs in Newark. The company completed a 40,000-square-foot addition to its Tamarack Farms Dairy, introducing an aseptic milk production line that can process 450 bottles per minute. The new technology will produce creamers, half-and-half, and whipping cream with extended shelf life, with products hitting store shelves in April. As Ohio's largest fluid dairy facility, Tamarack supports about 160 Kroger stores across Ohio and West Virginia. The expansion represents Kroger's first aseptic milk line in the Midwest, enhancing production efficiency to meet consumer demand.
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🙏 In Remembrance
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