WARMING CENTER
The Licking County Emergency Warming Center will open today and again on Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 a.m. The Warming Center is located at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 592 West Main Street in Newark.
HIGH BOND SET FOR NEWARK MAN
Bond has been set at $250,000 for an 18-year-old Newark man accused of sexual assault. Chandler Green has been charged with rape in connection with an alleged incident involving a minor. Green's case will next be heard by a grand jury for possible indictment.
CRIME STOPPERS
Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a recent theft in Newark. The Newark Division of Police reports, on Saturday, Nov. 30, a man stole medication from a mailbox at a home in the 500 block of East Main Street. The suspect was riding a red and white bike, and was wearing a black hoodie, green and red mask, and jeans. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.
KEEPING THE HEAT ON
With the frigid temperatures this week the Ohio Department of Development reminds folks that registration is now open for the Winter Crisis Program.
Director Lydia Mihalik said now through March 31, income-eligible Ohioans can receive one-time assistance with their home energy bill. For more information visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov.
MLK BREAKFAST
Monday, Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Par Excellence Stem Academy will host its annual breakfast at the Reese Center on the OSU-Newark/COTC campus. Newark City Council President Jeff Harris says the event is a great way to honor Dr. King.
Harris will be the Keynote Speaker. Ticket is $50, and can be purchased in advance or at the door. For more information visit the Par Excellence Stem Academy Facebook page.
GRANVILLE SCHOOLS
The Granville School District is holding a community meeting Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Granville High School Theater. This meeting is open to all community members, and its purpose is to educate attendees about what the district has accomplished in the Facility Master Planning process and their next steps.