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- How new AI gun-detection cameras will watch over Heathās schools
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- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Heath City Schools Adds AI Gun Detection Technology -- Campus Security Today (campussecuritytoday.com) ā Heath City Schools has installed AI software on its security cameras to spot visible firearms and instantly alert police and administrators, adding a new layer to existing doors, barricades and window protections. The system, used across all four district buildings, sends images to trained analysts who verify threats and can trigger rapid, detailed alerts to local responders. 
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Girls Soccer Showcase - 9 AM to 7 PM
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Heath High School Bulldog Stadium at Swank Field, 345 Licking View Dr, Heath, OH
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Friday August 7
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Real Talk Roundtable
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Virtual Chamber 101: Maximizing Your Chamber Investment
Licking County Chamber of Commerce Virtual - A Zoom link will be sent prior to the meeting. Please include your email when registering.
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August 2026 Safety Council Meeting
Licking County Chamber of Commerce Licking County Aging Partners 1058 East Main Street Newark, OH 43055
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GACC Board Meeting
Granville Township Village of Granville offices.
3:15 pm
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Can someone recommend a mobile groomer that grooms cats?
I use a walker and canāt carry cat carrier with my walker. (Nextdoor Heath)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Heath. Apply here.
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Heath. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Heath here.
š Nearby News
Newark
- Ohio State Newark seeks nominations for 2026 distinguished alumni award (yourohionews.com)
- Newark approves funding for drop-in center serving unhoused people (newarkadvocate.com)
- Why Squirrels Dig in Flowerpots and How to Stop Them (countryliving.com)
Granville
- Heath Hills development collapse in Licking Co. prompts annexation law push in Ohio (abc6onyourside.com)
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