STORMY WEATHER
Another day of rocky weather across central Ohio. John Wieber, deputy director, Licking County EMA.
When weather alerts go out pay attention
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8:00 p.m.
Parts of Perry County are under water including Crooksville where major flooding has led to multiple water rescues. The red cross has set up shelters at a number of places including the Perry County Fairgrounds and Crooksville Middle School. An 80 unit apartment complex in Roseville has been evacuated to the fairgrounds. If you come upon high water on roadways turn around and do not attempt to drive through the water. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday
More than 100,000 American Electric Power customers are without power with the vast majority of those in Crooksville, Columbus, Lancaster and Newark. AEP is has over 2,000 field personnel on the ground assessing the damage and working to restore the power but there is no word as to when everyone will be back up and running.
NEWARK MAN INDICTED
An 18-year-old Newark man accused of breaking into a home and threatening the occupants with a gun has been indicted. Kyson Kelley faces multiple charges including abduction and aggravated burglary in connection with an alleged incident at a home on Grafton Avenue in Newark. Kelley is being held on $1 million bond.
ARRESTS MADE IN CAR BREAK-INS
Reynoldsburg police – with assistance from other local police departments – recently arrested three people they believe are responsible for hundreds of vehicle break-ins during recent months. Officers recovered nine guns, cash and credit cards. The suspects range in age from 14-19 years old. The investigation is ongoing.
LMHS HEALTH CENTER
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Monday afternoon for the new Licking Memorial Health Center at the former Woodside Elementary School on Woods Avenue in Newark.
President/CEO Rob Montagnese said a number of services will be provided at the Health Center including child and adult care, vaccine administration and sports physicals. In Aug. 2023 Licking Memorial Health Systems opened its first school-based Health Center at Licking Heights High School.
HARTFORD FAIR
The Hartord Fair will be a popular place this week. Licking County Commissioner Rick Black is among the many who will be making the trip to Croton.
The Hartford Fair runs through Saturday. Visit www.hartfordfair.com for more information.
LIONS FOOTBALL JAMBOREE
The Newark Lions Club is hosting the Newark High School Jamboree Football preseason game Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7:00 p.m. at White Field. The Wildcats will take on Thomas Worthington. Ticket is $5 and proceeds will benefit the Lions charitable efforts.