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BUCKEYES FALL IN COTTON BOWL  

Ohio State's quest for back-to-back national titles came to an end New Year's Eve with a 24-14 loss to Miami in the Cotton Bowl.

FATAL CRASH REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION

The investigation continues into a fatal crash in Licking County. According to the Granville Post of the State Patrol, Tuesday a little after 6:00 pm, Gene Church, of Brownsville, was walking along US Route 40 near the intersection of Ohio 668 when he was struck by two cars. One of the vehicles remained at the scene while the other car took off. Church, 56, was transported to Genesis Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

NEW YEAR'S FIREWORKS

Since 2022, Ohioans have been able to legally discharge consumer fireworks on certain days throughout the year as long as they follow the Ohio Fire Code rules. Unless prohibited or limited by local laws, individuals are permitted to discharge consumer fireworks on New Year’s Day between 4:00-11:00 pm.

NEWARK MAN ACCUSED OF ASSAULT

A 34-year-old Newark man is accused of assaulting his girlfriend. Alan Simpson has been charged with strangulation following an alleged incident last week. Simpson, who does have a prior assault conviction, is being held on $75,000 bond.

DRUG BUST

Two men are facing charges following a drug bust in western Licking County. The men ages 21 and 25 were apprehended Tuesday afternoon by members of the Central Ohio Drug Enforcement Task Force at a bar in Reynoldsburg. Both men are awaiting bond hearings.

TREES FOR WILDLIFE

The Ohio Division of Wildlife is reminding Ohioans that a live-cut Christmas tree may be repurposed after the holidays as habitat for various species of animals. Before you discard your tree, remember that it can find life after the holidays for Ohio’s birds, fish, and mammals.