TWO-ALARM FIRE
Numerous Licking County fire departments battled a commercial structure fire Wednesday night. According to the Licking Township Fire Company, around 10:00 pm, units were dispatched to the scene in the 3600 block Ridgely Tract Road and quickly upgraded to a working commercial fire. Due to conditions, the incident was later upgraded to a two-alarm fire. Three dogs were safely removed from the structure. One firefighter was evaluated on scene. The cause is under investigation.
PIGS PERISH IN BARN FIRE
Officials estimate 6,000 pigs were killed in a farm fire in Madison County on Wednesday. Shortly before noon, nearly 20 fire departments responded to the scene in the 3100 block of Davis Road and upon arrival saw smoke coming from a structure. Three barns were destroyed in the fire, which remains under investigation. No injuries were reported.
MARLATT IS HEADING TO PRISON
Lynn Marlatt, the former Fiscal Officer for the Village of New Concord, convicted on three counts of theft, has learned her fate. Marlatt, 59, was sentenced to seven years in prison. In addition to the prison sentence Marlatt forfeits all of her state retirement fund and was ordered to pay restitution of $475,000 to New Concord and over $16,000 to State Auditor's Office.
REWARDING ODOT WORKERS
The crew at the ODOT post in Hilliard was the winner of our third Glazed and Confused Donut giveaway from R&M Bakery.
Highway Technician 1 Michael Wallace said earlier this month crews were working 12 hour shifts clearing snow and ice from the roadways.
HWE CONCERT
This year marks the 41st season of the Heisey Wind Ensemble. Musician and Business Manager Doug Moran invites folks to attend a concert – Band Classics – Old and New – Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Reese Center on the OSU-N/COTC campus.
Moran said Saturday's concert gets underway at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available only at the door. Adults are $15, seniors 60 and older are $10 and students are $5.
STEMFEST AT THE WORKS
The Works invites families to join them for STEMfest Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1 from 10:00am-2:00pm each day, free of charge. STEMfest is a high-energy, hands-on celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math designed to spark curiosity and creativity in learners of all ages. Throughout the museum, guests will find interactive activity stations, engaging demonstrations, and opportunities to meet local STEM partners who help power innovation in our region. For more information visit www.attheworks.org.