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Letter to Editor: Dispatch Superloads to Licking County

A new oil and gas project is coming to Central Ohio, this time in Licking County. The under-construction Freepoint Eco-systems plastic incinerator poses significant risks to public health for Ohioans by creating harmful pollution from start to…

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Movie Review - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: A Fresh Path Forward While Honoring Caesar’s Legacy

Wes Ball renews the franchise with "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," propelling the beloved saga into a new era with a blend of grand world-building, visceral action, and poignant storytelling. 

The film…

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Here’s what happened at the May 2024 Free Press Second Saturday Salon 

Salon facilitator, Free Press Board member Mark Stansbery, kicked off the salon on Zoom, engineered by Steve Caruso. The theme was “A heart for the homeless.” 

Watch the…

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Republic Steelworkers Got Pensions Because of Sherrod Brown

I’m a 75-year-old steelworker, with real mobility problems from decades of hard work, especially as a steelworker. I’m living on a good, United Steel Workers (USW) negotiated pension, like thousands of my fellow steelworkers, thanks…

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