NEWARK MAN IS CAPTURED AFTER A BRIEF ESCAPE

A 21-year-old Newark man who was facing 145 days in jail is now looking at more time behind bars after escaping from authorities Wednesday morning. According to the Licking County Sheriff's Office, Calvin Jenkins appeared in Newark Municipal Court for a probation hearing. After the hearing, Jenkins was handcuffed and was being escorted to a cruiser when he took off. He was captured a little over an hour later. His case will be forwarded to the Licking County Prosecutor’s Office for review for potential felony escape charges.

HIGH BOND SET FOR COLUMBUS MAN

Bond has been set at $250,000 for a 37-year-old Columbus man arrested in connection with a road rage incident and shooting in Licking County. Andrew Potter is being held at the Licking County Justice Center on a single charge of felonious assault but other charges could be forthcoming. According to the Licking County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred Sunday afternoon in the 7000 block of North Street Road in McKean Township. Potter allegedly fired one shot into the back window of another car. The man in the other car suffered facial injuries from shards of glass.

TOLLE IS SENTENCED

A 43-year-old homeless man accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl is heading to prison. William Tolle entered guilty pleas to two counts of rape and was immediately sentenced to 11 years in prison. Upon his release, Tolle must register as a Tier III Sexual Offender.

GAS PRICES

Plenty of pain at the pump for central Ohioans as the price for a gallon of unleaded regular gas at numerous gas stations jumped from $4.29 a gallon to $4.99 a gallon on Wednesday. That is closing in on Ohio's all time high of $5.09 a gallon set back in June 2022.

FARMERS MARKET

Friday marks the return of the outdoor Farmers Market at the Canal Market District in downtown Newark.

Executive Director Bailey McCoy said in addition to the vendors there will be live entertainment each and every Friday. The Farmers Market is open from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

THE LINKS AT ECHO SPRINGS

The Links at Echo Springs is among the finest golf courses in central Ohio. Club manager Greg O'Bryan says there are a number of challenging but fun holes.

To book a tee time visit www.thelinksatechosprings.org.