FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF
In honor of Peace Officer Memorial Day and Police Week, Governor DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds until sunset today.
ZANESVILLE MAN IS HEADING TO PRISON
A 38-year-old Zanesville man will spend the next five years behind bars for engaging in sex acts with a child. Shane Art had previously been convicted on two counts of gross sexual imposition in connection with an incident in October 2023. In addition to the prison sentence, Art was ordered to register as a Tier II Sex Offender.
CRIME STOPPERS
Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a burglary at a business in Newark. According to police, between March 10-12, suspect(s) stole catalytic converters from three Penske rental trucks parked at the Home Depot on North 21st Street. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.
BLUM IS RETURNING TO NORTHRIDGE
A familiar face will take over as Northridge Local Schools Superintendent. Monday, the Board of Education voted unanimously to hire former Executive Director of Instructional Services Brian Blum as superintendent.
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Since 2022, Blum has served as Superintendent Maysville Local School District. He will be taking over for Dr. Kristine Michael who is leaving to take a position in Washington state. His first day on the job will be August 1.
MEMORIAL DAY TRAVEL
Despite concerns over rising prices, many Americans say they’re taking advantage of the long Memorial Day weekend to spend time with loved ones, even if the trips are closer to home. AAA projects 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday period that runs from Thursday, May 22 to Monday, May 26.
APPALACHIAN TRAIL HITS THE CENTURY MARK
Conservation groups warn that recent layoffs at the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service could slow maintenance and repair work on the 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail. Hawk Metheny with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy says Federal funds remain tied up in Congress.
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More than three million people visit the Appalachian Trail each year