ANDURIL COMING TO OHIO

Thursday, Gov. DeWine announced that California-based Anduril Industries a leader in defense technology, will establish an advanced manufacturing facility in Pickaway County, near Rickenbacker Airport. bringing more than 4,000 new production and service jobs to Ohio by 2035.  The five-million-square-foot facility, named Arsenal-1, represents the largest single job creation and new payroll project in Ohio's history and is projected to add nearly $1 billion to Ohio's gross domestic product.   It will be the first manufacturing facility equipped to produce tens of thousands of autonomous weapons systems.

BOMB THREAT AT LHTS HIGH SCHOOL

Some unwanted excitement Thursday as a bomb threat at Licking Heights High School prompted a teach in place lockdown.  Authorities including the Columbus bomb squad were dispatched to the high school and once on the scene determined there was no threat.

BE CAREFUL OF SCAMS

As crews continue to fight devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, the Ohio Department of Commerce urges generous Ohioans who plan to support relief efforts to exercise caution to ensure their donations are directed to reputable and legitimate organizations. Fraudsters are known to exploit these situations, often by posing as charities or creating fake donation campaigns. To help avoid scams donate only to reputable organizations such as the Red Cross, Salvation Army or United Way.

SUPER LOAD

The first Super Load of 2025 will leave Adams County this morning.  The load, which weighs over 456,000 lbs. is expected to be delivered to the Intel site in New Albany on Sunday.

THE NEWARK SCHOOL BOARD

The Newark School Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, January 20, at 10:00 a.m. at the Administrative Service Center, on Mount Vernon Road.  The purpose of this meeting is to go into Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee or official.