REYNOLDSBURG MAN CHARGED WITH RAPE

A 38-year-old Reynoldsburg man is being held at the Licking County Justice Center accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl. Kenneth Howington has been charged with rape but other charges could be forthcoming. Howington's bond has been set at $500,000. His case will next be heard by a grand jury for possible indictment.

FATAL TRAIN CRASH

Tragedy in Spain as nearly 70 people have been killed and roughly 100 more were injured after two trains collided south of Madrid on Wednesday. The trains were carrying approximately 500 passengers. An investigation is underway to determine what caused the crash.

THE CENTER AT LMHS

Licking Memorial Health Systems hosted a donor appreciation event Tuesday for the new Center at LMHS.

President and CEO Rob Montagnese said The Center at LMHS features versatile event spaces to accommodate a variety of program formats and audience sizes to better serve community needs.

LEAVE THE LEAVES

Skip raking the leaves this fall to keep yards healthy and provide winter habitat, nutrients, and protection for wildlife, experts say. David Mizejewski, with the National Wildlife Federation, says fallen leaves act both as mulch and fertilizer.

October is designated as "Leave the Leaves Month" by the National Wildlife Federation.

SAFE TRICK-OR-TREAT

The city of Newark is hosting its annual Safe Trick-or-Treat around the Courthouse Square today from 5:00-6:30 PM. This free event allows kids to collect candy and other gifts from community sponsors.

DRC TO CLOSE

The Ohio Disaster Recovery Centers in Franklin and Perry Counties will permanently close Saturday at 4:00 PM. Assistance is still available for residents and businesses impacted by the August 2026 severe weather in the seven federally declared counties: Clermont, Franklin, Hamilton, Licking, Morgan, Muskingum, and Perry.