AIR QUALITY ALERT
The Canadian wildfires continue to burn and the smoke continues to make its way south to the U.S. The Ohio EPA has issued another Air Quality Alert for today. The agency said the air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive groups like young children, the elderly and those with respiratory issues. At times the air quality may reach the "Very Unhealthy" to "Hazardous" categories.
FATAL CRASH IN PERRY COUNTY
The investigation continues into a fatal crash in Perry County. According to authorities, Thursday around 11:30 am, Thomas Shafer, of Glenford, was traveling north on Ohio 204 near Ohio 668 when he was struck by a pickup truck that failed to yield the right-of-way at the intersection. Shafer, 83, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. A juvenile who was a passenger in Shafer’s vehicle was taken to a Nationwide Children's Hospital with minor injuries.
HIGH BOND FOR NEWARK MAN & WOMAN
Bond has been set at $1 million each for a 46-year-old Newark man and 30-year-old Newark Woman accused of selling drugs. Ryan Moore and Victoria Gunderson each face aggravated trafficking charges after officers allegedly found large amounts of fentanyl and meth in their car. Both Moore and Gunderson have prior drug convictions.
PURSE WITH A PURPOSE
Purse With A Purpose, the annual fundraiser in support of The Center For New Beginnings in Newark, will be held from 10:00am-12:00pm, Saturday, Aug. 8 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Newark. Director Tricia Hufford says the event features a live and silent auction.
Hufford said a brunch is also included. Ticket is $25. To register or for more information call The Center for New Beginnings at 740-349-8719.
DIESEL PRICES IMPACT EVERYONE
The high price of diesel fuel impacts all of us in one way or another.
Michael Negron, economic policy expert, with the Center for American Progress expects gasoline prices to gradually ease over the next two years. But higher diesel and fertilizer costs could mean grocery prices take longer to come down.
FRIDAY FARMERS MARKET
It's Friday so that means the Farmers Market at the Canal Market District in downtown Newark will be open today from 4:00-7:00 pm. More than forty vendors will be on hand and there will be live entertainment as well.