DEWINE SELECTS TRESSEL
Governor Mike DeWine held a press conference Monday at which time he announced that former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is his choice to serve as lieutenant governor.
Tressel was honored that Gov. DeWine asked him to serve.
The General Assembly has to approve the appointment before Tressel can assume the position. If approved he would replace Jon Husted who was recently named to the U.S Senate.
BARN FIRE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION
Multiple fire departments were busy Monday morning battling a barn fire in Bennington Township. According to the Licking County 911 Center, around 6:40 a.m., crews were called to the scene in the 10000 block of Appleton Road NW and upon arrival saw smoke coming from the barn. They remained on the scene for several hours. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
SCAM WARNING
The Licking County Health Department is warning residents to be on the lookout for someone calling say they are from the Licking County Health Department asking how you are feeling. Officials remind you to not provide any personal information on your health as this is a scam.
LCSO TAKES OVER INVESTIGATION
Following a request from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the Licking County Sheriff’s Office will take over the investigation regarding the allegations of sexual abuse by a former leader of Faith Life Church. Officials encourage anyone who believes they have relevant information concerning this case to contact the Licking County Sheriff’s Office.
NEWARK MAN FACES CHARGES
A 44-year-old Newark man with an extensive criminal history is back behind bars. George Clarke is being held on a single charge of abduction but other charges could be forthcoming. Clarke has prior convictions on burglary, drug, escape, fleeing and robbery charges. He is being held on $100,000 bond. Clarke is do back in court later this week
NONPROFIT EXPO
A free Nonprofit Expo will be held from 10:00am-3:00pm Wednesday at the Licking County Family YMCA Mitchell Center in Newark. The event is sponsored by the Newark-Heath Rotary and the United Way of Licking County Community Partners Council. Kirk Homrighouse, with Rotary, says its a great way for local non-profits to get the word out about what programs and services they provide.
Homrighouse said over fifty local nonprofits, social service agencies, and public organizations will be in attendance. For more information visit www.unitedwaylc.org.