Thursday, March 28

HEBRON MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT

Bond has been set $500,000 for a 34-year-old Hebron man accused of assault. Cody Williams is being held on a single charge of felonious assault but other charges could be forthcoming. In 2013, Williams was sentenced to 30 months in jail after pleading no contest to accidentally shooting and killing his 19-year-old friend. He is due back in court today.

SUPER LOAD IS HEADED TO HEBRON

Another “super load” is on its way to Hebron.

Matt Bruning, Press Secretary Ohio Department of Transportation, said the “super load” left Adams County Wednesday morning and it is expected to arrive in Hebron on Saturday.

GOODWILL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries held its annual Awards of Excellence Wednesday at The Grove By The River. President/CEO Tim Young says it's important to honor employees.

A number of awards were handed out including the Pat Wolfe Award of Excellence. This year's recipient is Lisa Mulcare.

FLAGS AT HALF STAFF

Flags in the Village of Hebron are at half-staff in honor of former Mayor Henry Porter who passed away on Tuesday. Porter served as mayor from 1980-1984 and was an active member of the Hebron community his entire life. He graduated in the first class of Lakewood High School in 1960.

HOP FOR HEALTH

The Licking County Health Department is hosting "Hop for Health" Saturday, March 30 at their offices on Price Road in Newark. This free event is open to all Licking County residents and will feature an egg hunt for kids 12 and younger, a bounce house, snacks and music. Festivities begin Saturday at 8:00 am with the Easter Egg Hunt starting at 9:00 am.

DUBLIN IRISH FESTIVAL

The Dublin Irish Festival has once again been ranked in the Top 5 in USA Today's ten Best Cultural Festival Awards, coming in at No. 4. This year's Dublin Irish Festival runs Aug. 2-4.