Alan Miller
@amiller78.bsky.social
Teaches journalism at Denison University. Reports for TheReportingProject.org. Columbus Dispatch editor 2015-2022; 2015 president national APME, fan of photography, old cars, motorcycles & houses.
'A real quiet phenomenon:' 1 in 3 grandparents in Licking County are raising their grandchildren www.thereportingproject.org/a-real-quiet...
'A real quiet phenomenon:' 1 in 3 grandparents in Licking County are living with their grandchildren - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio
An estimated 1 in 3 grandparents – 3,883 people – in Licking County are living with their grandchildren, and many of them are the sole caregivers for those grandchildren under the age of 18.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
'A real quiet phenomenon:' 1 in 3 grandparents in Licking County are raising their grandchildren www.thereportingproject.org/a-real-quiet...
Ohio University says fired football coach Brian Smith had affair with a student www.dispatch.com/story/news/l... via @DispatchAlerts
Ohio University says coach Brian Smith had affair with a student
Ohio University has provided more information on why it fired head football coach Brian Smith.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Ohio University says fired football coach Brian Smith had affair with a student www.dispatch.com/story/news/l... via @DispatchAlerts
Another Columbus-area township passes a 90-day moratorium on data centers based on concerns about use of water and electricity, and that “these centers are totally inconsistent with residential neighborhoods,” said one trustee www.dispatch.com/story/news/l... via @DispatchAlerts
Another Columbus-area community passes 90-day moratorium on data centers
Washington Township, which provides fire services for the city of Dublin, is asking the city to consider a 90-day moratorium on data centers.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Another Columbus-area township passes a 90-day moratorium on data centers based on concerns about use of water and electricity, and that “these centers are totally inconsistent with residential neighborhoods,” said one trustee www.dispatch.com/story/news/l... via @DispatchAlerts
My latest column: Our daughter got more than she bargained for when renovating her downstairs half-bath. But, wow, she did good work. www.dispatch.com/story/lifest...
One thing leads to another when renovating half-bath in old house
Alan Miller's daughter got more than she bargained for when renovating her downstairs half-bath.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
My latest column: Our daughter got more than she bargained for when renovating her downstairs half-bath. But, wow, she did good work. www.dispatch.com/story/lifest...
OhioU administration taken to school by one of its students for lack of transparency after benching football coach Brian Smith: “Despite repeated requests for information, OU has said nothing further. This silence is not neutral; it’s reckless.” www.thepostathens.com/article/2025...
Letter from the Editor: OU must explain Brian Smith’s leave
OU’s response to Brian Smith’s sudden leave is a textbook example of what not to do in a public relations crisis. Instead of containing damage, the university’s silence has fueled rumors and pulled pr...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
OhioU administration taken to school by one of its students for lack of transparency after benching football coach Brian Smith: “Despite repeated requests for information, OU has said nothing further. This silence is not neutral; it’s reckless.” www.thepostathens.com/article/2025...
See the 10 Ohio counties with the best deer hunting so far during the 2025 gun season. (Licking County is No. 7 with 2,046 deer killed.) Since archery season began in September, hunters have taken 187,283 deer through Dec. 7 www.dispatch.com/story/lifest... via @DispatchAlerts
See the 10 Ohio counties with the best deer hunting during 2025 gun season
Ohio's weeklong gun season for deer hunters just ended. Here's a look at the total harvest and the top counties for hunting this season.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
See the 10 Ohio counties with the best deer hunting so far during the 2025 gun season. (Licking County is No. 7 with 2,046 deer killed.) Since archery season began in September, hunters have taken 187,283 deer through Dec. 7 www.dispatch.com/story/lifest... via @DispatchAlerts
This is a crisis: Childcare costs in Ohio are skyrocketing and increasingly unaffordable for some families. The average for an infant and a 4-year-old at a childcare center was $25,532 in 2024, a 16.4% increase from the prior year www.dispatch.com/story/news/2... via @DispatchAlerts
Cost of childcare in Ohio is skyrocketing. What can be done about it?
The average cost for an infant and a four-year-old in an Ohio childcare center was $25,532 in 2024, a 16.4% increase from the prior year.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This is a crisis: Childcare costs in Ohio are skyrocketing and increasingly unaffordable for some families. The average for an infant and a 4-year-old at a childcare center was $25,532 in 2024, a 16.4% increase from the prior year www.dispatch.com/story/news/2... via @DispatchAlerts
Dig deeper, Ohio drivers: The BMV is set to increase car registration and title fees in January www.dispatch.com/story/news/p... via @DispatchAlerts
Ohio BMV to increase car registration, title fees in January
Ohio lawmakers increased several fees at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in the two-year state budget.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Dig deeper, Ohio drivers: The BMV is set to increase car registration and title fees in January www.dispatch.com/story/news/p... via @DispatchAlerts
Who predicted this week's snow in central Ohio months ago? The Farmers' and Old Farmer's almanacs, which are often right, and here's why. www.thereportingproject.org/who-predicte...
Who predicted this week's snow months ago? The Farmers' and Old Farmer's almanacs, which are often right, and here's why. - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio
When 5 inches of snow fell on Licking County in the early hours of Dec. 2, who predicted it first? The staffs of the Farmers’ Almanac and The Old Farmer’s […]
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December 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Who predicted this week's snow in central Ohio months ago? The Farmers' and Old Farmer's almanacs, which are often right, and here's why. www.thereportingproject.org/who-predicte...
Rare Bobcat sighting in Prairie Oaks Metro Park, west of Columbus: Often considered one of Ohio's most elusive native animals, Bobcats have made a steady comeback in Ohio after being considered to have been wiped out. www.dispatch.com/story/news/l... via @DispatchAlerts
Rare Bobcat spotted in Prairie Oaks Metro Park. Are bobcats common in Ohio?
Columbus Metro Parks captured a rare early-morning bobcat sighting at Prairie Oaks Metro Park on Nov. 21.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Rare Bobcat sighting in Prairie Oaks Metro Park, west of Columbus: Often considered one of Ohio's most elusive native animals, Bobcats have made a steady comeback in Ohio after being considered to have been wiped out. www.dispatch.com/story/news/l... via @DispatchAlerts
Unpacking Spotify Wrapped: Here's how the music streamer compiled your 2025 recap. It tells its millions of users worldwide the top songs and other audio they listened to in the past year — and it guesses their age based on the playlist. Story via the AP www.thereportingproject.org/unpacking-sp...
Unpacking Spotify Wrapped: Here's how the music streamer compiled your 2025 recap - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The end of 2025 is almost upon us. And it’s time to unpack Spotify Wrapped. On Wednesday, the music streaming giant delivered its […]
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December 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Unpacking Spotify Wrapped: Here's how the music streamer compiled your 2025 recap. It tells its millions of users worldwide the top songs and other audio they listened to in the past year — and it guesses their age based on the playlist. Story via the AP www.thereportingproject.org/unpacking-sp...
Here's how to watch the last supermoon of the year from Licking County on Dec. 4. www.thereportingproject.org/heres-how-to...
Here's how to watch the last supermoon of the year from Licking County on Dec. 4 - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The last supermoon of the year will shine soon in December skies. The moon’s orbit around the Earth isn’t a perfect circle […]
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December 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Here's how to watch the last supermoon of the year from Licking County on Dec. 4. www.thereportingproject.org/heres-how-to...
Snow on the way for the Tuesday morning rush in central Ohio. Winter weather advisory calls for up to 4 inches of snow Tuesday – and an icy blast on Thursday that could bring a low of 11 degrees. www.thereportingproject.org/snow-on-the-...
Snow on the way for the Tuesday morning rush in central Ohio - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio
Get ready for a snowy blast of winter, Licking County. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for all of central Ohio, which could see snow accumulations […]
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December 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Snow on the way for the Tuesday morning rush in central Ohio. Winter weather advisory calls for up to 4 inches of snow Tuesday – and an icy blast on Thursday that could bring a low of 11 degrees. www.thereportingproject.org/snow-on-the-...
Licking County: Y'all need to read this. Invisible Killer: A Columbus Dispatch investigation finds central Ohio is ground zero for radon, And Newark is at the heart of ground zero.
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Invisible Killer: Dispatch investigation finds central Ohio is ground zero for radon
A Dispatch investigation found federal, state and local failures have left Ohioans at higher risk of an early, preventable demise.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Licking County: Y'all need to read this. Invisible Killer: A Columbus Dispatch investigation finds central Ohio is ground zero for radon, And Newark is at the heart of ground zero.
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A dramatic surge in water demand predicted by 2040 puts farmers and industry on collision course – and the supply for all in question. One industry leader described Ohio’s limited regulation as the ‘Wild West.’ www.thereportingproject.org/dramatic-sur...
Dramatic surge in water demand predicted by 2040 puts farmers and industry on collision course – and the supply for all in question - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio
Deep inside a report on the future of water in central Ohio is this warning: Industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need […]
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November 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
A dramatic surge in water demand predicted by 2040 puts farmers and industry on collision course – and the supply for all in question. One industry leader described Ohio’s limited regulation as the ‘Wild West.’ www.thereportingproject.org/dramatic-sur...
Solar storms bring colorful northern lights to unexpected places, including our backyards in Licking County two nights in a row! (Local photos and a story free to you from the Associated Press thanks to grant funding.) www.thereportingproject.org/solar-storms...
Solar storms bring colorful northern lights to unexpected places - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN | Associated Press science writer NEW YORK (AP) — Solar storms brought colorful auroras to unexpected places on Tuesday night, and there could be more to come. Space weather for...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Solar storms bring colorful northern lights to unexpected places, including our backyards in Licking County two nights in a row! (Local photos and a story free to you from the Associated Press thanks to grant funding.) www.thereportingproject.org/solar-storms...
Even when the federal government shutdown ends, 'We're not out of the woods,' warns central Ohio food bank official. Food pantries have seen a dramatic increase in demand since suspension of SNAP benefits www.dispatch.com/story/news/l... via @DispatchAlerts
Even when fed shutdown ends, 'We're not out of the woods,' food bank official warns
"Even when it's over, it's not really over for the families who have been affected," said Mike Hochron, Mid-Ohio Food Collective spokesman.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Even when the federal government shutdown ends, 'We're not out of the woods,' warns central Ohio food bank official. Food pantries have seen a dramatic increase in demand since suspension of SNAP benefits www.dispatch.com/story/news/l... via @DispatchAlerts
Columbus City Council mulling big water bill hikes in 2026 for city, suburban customers -- and a 13% increase for residential electric customers. A city council hearing is set for 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 www.dispatch.com/story/news/l... via @DispatchAlerts
Columbus City Council mulling big water bill hikes in 2026 for city, suburban customers
Columbus, suburban customers could see their water bills go up significantly in 2026 if the city council approves it. And bills could keep going up.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Columbus City Council mulling big water bill hikes in 2026 for city, suburban customers -- and a 13% increase for residential electric customers. A city council hearing is set for 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 www.dispatch.com/story/news/l... via @DispatchAlerts
My latest Old House column: This Top 10 favorite tools list is also a recipe for bringing us together: "If we’d all put down our noisy power tools and use hand tools more often, we’d spend more time listening to each other." www.dispatch.com/story/lifest... via @DispatchAlerts
Why you should always have these 10 things in your toolbox
Old House Handyman columnist Alan D. Miller lists the top 10 things he'd want from his toolbox if he found himself stranded on an island.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
My latest Old House column: This Top 10 favorite tools list is also a recipe for bringing us together: "If we’d all put down our noisy power tools and use hand tools more often, we’d spend more time listening to each other." www.dispatch.com/story/lifest... via @DispatchAlerts
New water tower along Rt. 161 is a symbol of investment to support growth and development, Licking County leaders say. The $6.26 million tank that has been under construction for the past year stands 155 tall and holds 750,000 gallons of water www.thereportingproject.org/new-water-to...
New water tower along Rt. 161 is a symbol of investment to support growth and development, Licking County leaders say - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio
Thousands of Rt. 161 commuters passing through Licking County have watched for the past year as a concrete silo grew out of the ground and then sprouted a mushroom-like tank […]
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November 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
New water tower along Rt. 161 is a symbol of investment to support growth and development, Licking County leaders say. The $6.26 million tank that has been under construction for the past year stands 155 tall and holds 750,000 gallons of water www.thereportingproject.org/new-water-to...
Newark income tax rejection will result in delayed projects, reduced staffing – and a request that voters reconsider in May. Nearly 58% of voters said no to a half-percent increase to 2.25% to pay for city services, about half of which are public safety www.thereportingproject.org/newark-incom...
Newark income tax rejection will result in delayed projects, reduced staffing – and a request to voters to reconsider in May - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio
Of the 18 money issues before voters in Licking County on Tuesday, they approved 12 renewal or replacement levies and rejected all six issues asking for new or additional tax […]
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November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Newark income tax rejection will result in delayed projects, reduced staffing – and a request that voters reconsider in May. Nearly 58% of voters said no to a half-percent increase to 2.25% to pay for city services, about half of which are public safety www.thereportingproject.org/newark-incom...
Increased ridership means Main Street buses will run more frequently in Newark starting Nov. 10. Licking County Transit is looking to add more lines in Newark and to points west – Pataskala, Etna, New Albany and Johnstown – in the coming years www.thereportingproject.org/increased-de...
Increased demand means Main Street buses will run more frequently in Newark starting Nov. 10 - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio
If you’re looking for a bus on Main Street in Newark, you’ll find one twice as often as in the past – during peak ridership hours – starting on Monday, […]
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November 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Increased ridership means Main Street buses will run more frequently in Newark starting Nov. 10. Licking County Transit is looking to add more lines in Newark and to points west – Pataskala, Etna, New Albany and Johnstown – in the coming years www.thereportingproject.org/increased-de...
Licking County Election 2025 results: Voters renew county mental health levy; Alexandria-St. Albans merger fails, Newark income tax rejected, Mark Evans out in Etna Township www.thereportingproject.org/election-202...
Election 2025 results: Voters renew county mental health levy; Alexandria-St. Albans merger fails - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio
Here are the unofficial results of the Nov. 4 General Election in Licking County for issues and candidates in contested races. These numbers from the Licking County Board of Elections […]
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November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Licking County Election 2025 results: Voters renew county mental health levy; Alexandria-St. Albans merger fails, Newark income tax rejected, Mark Evans out in Etna Township www.thereportingproject.org/election-202...
Oh, no! Firefighters investigating explosion at Kelton House in downtown Columbus www.dispatch.com/story/news/l... via @DispatchAlerts
Firefighters investigating explosion at Kelton House in downtown Columbus
The explosion was reported just after 2:30 p.m., according to a dispatcher.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Oh, no! Firefighters investigating explosion at Kelton House in downtown Columbus www.dispatch.com/story/news/l... via @DispatchAlerts
Voting in Licking County on Tuesday, Nov. 4? Here are the candidates and issues on the ballot and what you need to know when you vote. The polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. on Election Day www.thereportingproject.org/voting-in-li...
Voting in Licking County on Tuesday, Nov. 4? Here's what you need to know - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio
By the time early, in-person voting ended at 5 p.m. on Sunday, 5,197 ballots had been cast at the Licking County Board of Elections office in downtown Newark. “Sunday was […]
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November 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Voting in Licking County on Tuesday, Nov. 4? Here are the candidates and issues on the ballot and what you need to know when you vote. The polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. on Election Day www.thereportingproject.org/voting-in-li...