NEWARK MAN ACCUSED OF POSSESSING CHILD PORN
A 40-year-old Newark man accused of possessing child porn and engaging in sex acts with a dog has entered not guilty pleas to all charges. Trent Willard faces multiple counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor and one count of sexual contact with an animal. Willard remains held on $500,000 bond. He is scheduled to go to trial in March.
SOUTH CAROLINA MAN PLEADS GUILTY
A 44-year-old South Carolina man recently pleaded guilty in Mount Vernon Municipal Court to 12 deer and wild turkey hunting violations in Knox County. An Ohio Division of Wildlife investigation found Christopher Waters committed wildlife violations from December 2022 to November 2023. Waters pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay $4,100 in restitution and $300 in fines He also had his hunting license revoked for three years.
FUELING DEVELOPMENT
The Ohio Department of Development has released more than $1.4 million through two state-funded programs that support community enhancement and fuel business growth. Through the Regional 166 Direct Loan Program, ADR & Associates, Ltd. will receive $379,000 to assist in financing the renovations of a 17,000-square-foot, two-story building at 88 Church Street in Newark.
LORASO JOINS EXPLORE LICKING COUNTY
Explore Licking County has hired former Works Museum Executive Director Janice LoRaso, as the organizations Director of Programs. LoRaso has nearly 30 years of experience in product development, museum operations and public programming and outreach.
PUBLIC HEALTH GUARDIAN AWARD
The Fairfield County Board of Health has named Toni Ashton the 2024 recipient of the Public Health Guardian Award. The award recognizes an organization, program, or individual that has made a significant contribution to public health in Fairfield County. Ashton serves as the Prevention Coordinator for the Fairfield County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Board.
LCSO CITIZEN'S ACADEMY
If you are interested in learning more about the Licking County Sheriff's Office then you may want to sign up for the 2025 Citizen's Academy. The Citizen's Academy will take place from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. To register or for more information visit the Licking County Sheriff's Facebook page.