FOSTER COMMITTED TO COBC
The 30-year-old Columbus man found not guilty by reason of insanity in a deadly shooting at a warehouse in New Albany will be committed to Central Ohio Behavorial Healthcare in Columbus. Licking County Judge David Branstool had an ordered an evaluation of Bruce Foster III and the evaluation determined Foster is a mentally ill person subject to court ordered hospitalization. Foster was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the February 2025 shooting at the KDC/One facility that killed two people and injured four others.
LEWIS IS RETIRING
In September, Newark Schools Superintendent David Lewis announced that he would be retiring at the end of the school year, that time line has been moved up. Lewis has informed the School Board that he is leaving the district effective Jan. 1, 2027, to pursue a new professional opportunity outside of public education.
COUNTY HEALTH ASSESSMENT
The Licking County Health Department has released its 2026 Community Health Assessment, a countywide look at the health conditions, behaviors and community factors that affect residents' well-being. The Health Department completes a health survey every three years, using its findings with community partners to guide the county's Community Health Improvement Plan. To read the report visit the Licking County Health Department Facebook page.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN OHIO
The number of domestic violence incidents in Ohio in 2025 exceeded 25,000. Maria York, with the Ohio Domestic Violence Network, says children are often times witness to the violence.
According to York, last year in Ohio 134 people lost their life to domestic violence including 9 people age 20 and younger.
HEALTHCARE ENROLLMENT
Open enrollment for employer sponsored healthcare plans, the Affordable Care Act Marketplace and Medicare begins on Sunday, Nov 1. Judy Dollison, president Central Ohio Better Business Bureau, says be on the lookout for scammers who want to help you get the best deal out there.
Dollison said there are tools available to research both employer-based and medicare health plans.
PLAYOFF FOOTBALL
It's the Bulldogs versus the Falcons tonight as Heath travels to Fairfield Union in a Division IV playoff game. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. on Buckeye Country 107.7/94.3, 790 WHTH, KOOL 101.7 FM HD2 and online.