LCSO LOOKING FOR NEWARK MAN

The Licking County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating a 34-year-old Newark man wanted on drug charges. Authorities are actively searching for Darrell Hilliard.  If you have any information on his whereabouts contact your local law enforcement agency.

CRASH ON US 62

A crash involving a semi and a dump truck forced the closure of US 62 near Beech Road for several hours Wednesday. The crash occurred around 2:45 p.m. No reports of any serious injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

SERVICES FOR SLAIN DEPUTY

An overflow crowd, that included Gov. DeWine and hundreds of law enforcement officers from around the state, attended Wednesday's services for slain Morrow County Deputy Daniel Sherrer at Northmor High School in Galion. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost spoke during the service. Sherrer, 31, was shot and killed while responding to a domestic situation in late May in Marengo.

THE BRIDGES OF LICKING COUNTY

Taking care of old, unsafe bridges is a never ending process for local entities including Licking County.

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Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb said they recently reopened the Ginger Hill Bridge at a cost of $2.1 million. The bridge is located in Washington Township off Ohio 13, just south of Utica and spans the North Fork of the Licking River.

HOME INSTEAD DONATION

Home Instead provides a number of services to aging adults.

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Human Resource Director Deborah Archer said next week the Granville office, which covers Licking and Muskingum counties, will make a donation of $30,000 to four non-profits - Licking County Coalition of Care, the Food Pantry Network of Licking County, and The Carr Center, and Christ’s Table, in Muskingum County.

FRAZEYSBURG HOMECOMING

Festival season continues in central Ohio this week as the Frazeysburg Homecoming takes place today through Saturday. The three-day event features rides, live entertainment and a parade Saturday night. Proceeds benefit the Frazeysburg Fire Department.