EXTREME HEAT WARNING
The National Weather Service has extended the Extreme Heat Warning until 8:00 p.m. on Friday. The Licking County Cooling Center will be open today from 9:30am-6:00pm for those who need a place to cool off. The Cooling Center is located at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 592 West Main street in Newark.
HOMELESS MAN IS INDICTED
A 47-year-old homeless man accused of firing a gun at several people at a home in Etna Township has been indicted. Norman Doran has entered not guilty pleas to multiple charges including attempted murder. according to court documents, on Sunday, June 21, officers were called to a home on West Woodstone on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, they found witnesses had subdued Doran and taken his gun away from him. He is being held on $1 million bond, and is scheduled to go to trial in September.
STAY SOBER; STAY SAFE
The roadways will be packed over the next several days as Ohioans set out to celebrate the Independence Day Holiday.
Lieutenant Brice Nihiser, with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, said you will see plenty of troopers on the roads over the next few days.
NPD OFFICER RETIRES
Newark Police Officer Lynette Riley retired Wednesday after 32 years on the force.
One of Riley's passions is for the mental health and wellness of first responders. Because of that, she will remain a member of the FOP's Critical Incident Response Service team.
LCHD EARNS NATIONAL HONOR
The Licking County Health Department has earned national recognition through Project Public Health Ready making them only local health department in Ohio currently recognized through this prestigious program. This recognition reflects the health department's commitment to being prepared to protect our community before, during, and after public health emergencies.
KROGER TO BUY GIANT EAGLE
Wednesday, Kroger announced that they will acquire Pennsylvania-based grocery chain Giant Eagle in a $1.6 billion deal. Giant Eagle owns 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana. In a press release, Kroger said it expects to close the deal in 2027.