UTICA MAN IS SENTENCED
A 24-year-old Utica man accused of possessing child pornography has learned his fate. Gabriel Kohsman recently pleaded guilty to pandering obscenity involving a minor and pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor and was immediately sentenced to 3-4.5 years in prison. Upon his release, Kohsman must register as a Tier II Sexual Offender.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Licking County Commissioners will hold a public hearing today to discuss a proposal from ODOT that would prohibit motorists from turning right onto Ohio 16 eastbound from River Road. The public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Licking County administration building in downtown Newark.
FUNERAL FOR FIREFIGHTER
Funeral services for Newark Firefighter Aaron Webb will be held today at 1:00 p.m. at New Lexington Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 10:00am-12:30pm. Due to the anticipated attendance, those planning to attend the services are asked to park at the Perry County Fairgrounds where shuttle transportation will be provided. Webb, 41, died last week.
SUMMER KICKOFF EVENT
The Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities is hosting a Summer Kickoff Resource Fair from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 at the Canal Market District in downtown Newark.
Anna Jeffries, with the Board of DD, said Saturday's event is free and open to the community. Visit their Facebook page or website www.lcountydd.org for more information.
ORGAN DONATION
According to donate life, 13 people die each day while waiting for an organ transplant. Adam Falzarano with Infinite Legacy says donors impact so much more than just the patient receiving the organ.
More than 100,000 people are waiting for lifesaving organ transplants. To learn more visit www.donatelife.net.
SPRING TURKEY SEASON
Hunters in Ohio’s south zone checked 4,646 turkeys during the opening weekend of the spring hunting season, according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife. That was up from last year's harvest of 4,281 birds. Turkey season runs through Sunday, May 31.