9 children rescued: Licking County parents plead not guilty
Linda Chen
Linda Chen
Reporter · Youngstown, OH
Linda Chen is an Ohio native with a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Akron. She has spent the last five years covering community issues for a variety of local outlets, including NPR’s Ohio affiliate. Linda is dedicated to highlighting the stories of everyday people and the efforts of local organizations.
More from Linda →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 4:17 AM · 1 min read
Two Licking County adults facing 22 total charges related to the rescuing of nine children who were found living in ‘horrific’ conditions last month pleaded not guilty Tuesday.