HOUSE FIRE
Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire Thursday morning in Licking Township. According to Licking County 911, around 9:50 a.m., crews were called to the home in the 1900 block of Ryan Road Southeast and upon arrival saw smoke and flames coming from the home. The blaze was contained in less than thirty minutes. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
FOSTER TRIAL
Closing arguments are expected today in the murder trial of Bruce Foster III. Foster, 30, faces multiple charges including murder in the February, 2025 mass shooting at the KDC/One facility in New Albany. Foster has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Licking County Common Pleas Court Judge David Branstool is hearing the case and will decide Foster’s fate.
ZANESVILLE MAN HEADING TO PRISON
A 64-year-old Zanesville man, previously convicted on child porn charges, has learned his fate. Norman Scheffler was sentenced to 16 years in prison following his conviction on twenty counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor as well as drug charges. Scheffler was also ordered to register as a Tier II sex offender.
OVERDOSE/PREVENTION RALLY
Next week, Newark Homeless Outreach and Ohio Change Addiction Now will host a very special event.
Trish Perry invites the community to come to the rally and learn more about what is being done to help those who are struggling with addiction and mental illness.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Reynoldsburg elementary teacher Taya Kidd as she has been named the 2027 Ohio Teacher of the Year by the State Board of Education. Kidd is a second grade teacher at French Run Elementary. As the 2027 Ohio Teacher of the Year, Kidd will serve as an ambassador for the teaching profession and public education across the state.
HS FOOTBALL
It’s the Scots and Bulldogs tonight in week two of the high school football season as Highland travels to Heath. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. on Buckeye Country 107.7/94.3, 790 WHTH and KOOL 101.7 FM HD 2. You can also catch the game live on our website.