LICKING COUNTY A PROUD PURPLE HEART COUNTY

On January 5th of this year Licking County was designated a Purple Heart County, joining Newark as a Purple Heart City. Purple Heart signs now mark the entrances to Newark, the Licking County seat of government. The hope is to make Ohio the nation’s first Purple Heart state. Russell Foit, past commander of the Glenn Cunningham Chapter #840 of Purple Heart Veterans and senior vice Commander, Department of Ohio, says these new community entrance signs are important to veterans. He says, “It means the County and City recognize the sacrifices of all combat soldiers, male and female, and honor all past, present and future veterans.” The Licking County Commissioners are proud to display your County Purple Heart Flag in the Administration Building right beside the Board of Elections.