FUNDRAISING EXTENDED TO DECORATE COURTHOUSE FOR HOLIDAY SEASON

The annual community fundraising drive to light and decorate the Licking County Courthouse for the Christmas holiday season has been extended until this Friday, November 2nd. Courthouse Lighting Committee President Jay Barker says, “To date the community fundraising effort has raised $13,550 which is about seventy-percent of the goal of $19,250. The Campaign is still seeking $5,700 to achieve the goal.” Barker says, “The campaign was set to close October 15th, however this extension will allow for a continued effort to reach the goal. For a variety of reasons some major contributors have scaled back their support this year and efforts are underway to replace those donations.” Since 1949 the annual holiday lighting of the Courthouse has been the official start of the holiday season in Licking County. Funds raised pay for the installation, wiring and decorating of the Courthouse, Gazebo and the surrounding Courthouse Park. These community contributions also pay for the replacement of worn equipment and the removal of the decorations next January, as well. This year marks the 64th annual holiday lighting of the Licking County Courthouse. For more information on the project please visit www.courthouselighting.com. Tax-deductible contributions may be sent to… Licking County Courthouse Lighting Committee Post Office Box 292 Newark, Ohio 43058-0292