Thursday, August 7

MISSING TEEN

Authorities are asking for help in locating a 15-year-old Newark girl who has been missing for more than a week. Alanna Dold was last seen on Tuesday, July 29. If you have any information on her whereabouts contact your local law enforcement agency.

CRIME STOPPERS

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in a recent theft in Newark. According to police, during the overnight hours on June 26, someone stole tools, lumber, and heating and cooling equipment from a fenced storage area in the 100 block of Chestnut Street. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.

SHOOTING AT GEORGIA ARMY BASE

Five soldiers were injured and a 28-year-old Army sergeant was taken into custody Wednesday following a shooting at Fort Stewart military base in Georgia. The suspect was subdued by nearby soldiers after he began shooting at co-workers. The victims were said to be in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.

LA BELLA VISTA

The Works will host its Summer Party fundraiser at 6:00 pm on Thursday, Aug. 21.

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Director of Marketing and Communications Sarah Pickering said guests will enjoy Italian-inspired appetizers, drinks, desserts, and live music from The Tom Carroll Trio. Cost is $55 for members of The Works, $65 for non-members. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.attheworks.org.

HARTFORD FAIR KING & QUEEN

It's quite and honor for Northridge grad Ethan Goodwin as he was recently crowned Hartford Fair King.

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Watkins Memorial Senior Kyle Holman was named Hartford Fair Queen.

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The Hartford Fair runs through Saturday, Aug. 9.

OHSAA SCHOLARSHIPS

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has awarded $200,000 to 200 recent high school graduates as part of the OHSAA’s Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Program. Each of the 200 scholarship recipients will receive a $1,000 award. Licking Valley grad Avery Williams is among the student-athletes who received a scholarship.