COMMERCIAL FIRE

Multiple fire departments were busy during the overnight hours battling a commercial fire in Reynoldsburg. According to the Licking County 911 Center, shortly before midnight, crews were called to Five Seasons Landscaping in the 9900 block of Mink Street SW and several remain on the scene at this hour. No injuries have been reported. We will have more information as it becomes available.

CRIME STOPPERS

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a theft of a work trailer and tools in Newark. The Newark Division of Police reports, between Nov. 14-23, suspect(s), stole a Quality Trailer with Ohio License Plate UAH5874 that was parked in the 600 block of Woods Edge Lane. The trailer and tools are valued at $14,000. Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call the Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.

SUPPORTING VETERANS

Wednesday morning, Century 21 Frank Frye Real Estate, Patriot Asset Advisors in Pataskala and KOOL 101.7/Buckeye Country 107.7 were at the Walmart in Heath buying Christmas gifts for veterans and their families. Phil Frye says there's no better feeling than helping others.

Jonathan Taylor, with Patriot Asset Advisors, says helping local veterans is the right thing to do.

Century 21 Frank Frye Real Estate and Patriot Asset Advisors each made a generous donation to allow us to purchase the gifts.

WINTER BREAK

Newark City School students and staff will enjoy a full two weeks off over the winter break.

Superintendent David Lewis said Friday, Dec. 20 is the last day of class before the winter break.

LCF SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications are now being accepted for the Licking County Foundation's 2025 Scholarship Program. The online application will determine students’ eligibility for 99 scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors, recent high school graduates, current undergraduate college students, adults starting or returning to school, and students attending graduate or professional school. The minimum scholarship offered is $1,000, with many offered at higher amounts. The application process is open until February 3, 2025. For more information visit www.thelcfoundation.org/scholarships.

AMAZON EXPANSION

Amazon Web Services has announced plans to invest an estimated $10 billion in additional funding to expand its data center infrastructure across Ohio, creating hundreds of new jobs, by the end of 2030 and strengthening the state's role as a major technology hub. The new data centers will contain computer servers, data storage drives, and networking equipment.