NWS CONFIRMS TORNADOES
The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in Muskingum County Tuesday afternoon. An EF1 tornado with maximum speeds of 105 mph caused damage in Duncan Falls, and an EF0 tornado reaching about 80 mph, was confirmed south of Blue Rock State Forest. The tornadoes damaged a number of buildings but thankfully no serious injuries were reported.
REYNOLDSBURG MAN ACCUSED OF ASSAULT
A 20-year-old Reynoldsburg man is being held at the Licking County Justice Center accused of stabbing a female family member. Justin Roebuck has been charged with felonious assault in connection with an alleged incident earlier this month. Roebuck’s bond has been set at $250,000. His case will next go before a grand jury for possible indictment.
TRAINING EXERCISE
You probably noticed a large presence of first responders at White Field in Newark on Wednesday that's because the Newark police and fire departments were holding a joint training exercise. They were training for possible active shooter events.
WELCOME HOME OHIO
The Ohio Department of Development is making $45.6 million in grants available through the Welcome Home Ohio program to help more Ohioans achieve the dream of homeownership. Almost $23 million can be used for the purchase of qualifying residential properties at foreclosure sales and for the rehab or construction of homes.
CHECK FOR TICKS
According to the latest data from the Ohio Department of Health, there have been nearly 800 cases of Lyme disease reported this year across 54 counties. UnitedHealthcare Dr. Joydip Roy says avoiding tall grasses and wooded areas can help reduce your chances of getting bit by ticks.
The CDC recommends removing an attached tick using fine-tip tweezers, and afterwards washing the area with soap and water.
STATE SCHOOL RANKINGS
With public education spending in the U.S. reaching over $16,500 per pupil each year, the personal-finance company WalletHub has released its report on the States with the Best and Worst School Systems. Analyst Chip Lupo says Ohio checks in at No. 36.
Massachusetts earned the top honor while New Mexico ranked dead last.