FIRE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION
Multiple fire departments responded to a fire Thursday afternoon at a business in Heath. According to the 911 Center, shortly after 4:00 p.m. firefighters were called to Mid-Ohio Wood Products on Franklin Ave. and upon arrival saw smoke coming from one of the buildings. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
HEATH MAN IS SENTENCED
An 18-year-old Heath man accused of shooting a person in the arm is heading to prison. Wednesday, Hunter Butler pleaded guilty to one count each of attempted murder and felonious assault in connection with an incident in Sept. 2025. Butler was sentenced to 9 to 10 ½ years behind bars.
TRANSIT ADDS SATURDAY SERVICE LINE
The community asked for it and Licking County Transit responded.
Executive Director Matt Allison said folks can visit their Facebook page for the latest updates on Licking County Transit.
NO PAROLE FOR FRAZEYSBURG MAN
For a second time the Ohio Parole Board has denied the release of a 78-year-old Frazeysburg man previously convicted of raping a young child. In November 2006, William Strange admitted guilt to one count of rape and was ordered to serve a life sentence with the possibility of parole after ten years. At the time of the crime Strange was 59, his victim was three years old.
THANKING CO-WORKERS
Meaghan Jordan loves working with the staff at Infiniti of Columbus in Dublin that's why she was so excited to win our 5th Glazed and Confused Donut giveaway from R&M Bakery.
On Thursday, Jordan and her fellow employees feasted on some tasty R&M Bakery doughnuts
FARMERS MARKET
Today is the kickoff to the Friday Farmers Market at the Canal Market District in downtown Newark. Dozens of vendors will be on hand and there will be live entertainment. The Farmers Market is open rain or shine from 4:00-7:00 p.m.