HEAT ADVISORY

A Heat Advisory goes into effect today at 2:00 p.m. and it will remain in effect until Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Heat index values up to 104 expected. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

SCAM ALERT

The Licking County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents to a scam. According to officials, scammers are sending community members fake court documents claiming to be from the U.S. District Court. These documents are NOT legitimate. Do not respond, send money, or provide personal information.

HOMELESS MAN PLEADS NOT GUILTY

A Licking County grand jury has returned a superseding indictment against a 47-year-old homeless man accused of firing a gun at several people at a home in Etna Township. Norman Doran has entered not guilty pleas to multiple charges including attempted murder in connection with an incident in June at a home on West Woodstone. Doran is being held on $1 million bond. He is scheduled to go to trial in October

LMHS RECEIVES NURSES AWARD

Licking Memorial Health Systems has been awarded a Top Workplaces for Nursing 2026 honor by Nurse.com for its commitment to creating an exceptional workplace that supports and empowers nurses.

MILLERSPORT SWEET CORN FESTIVAL

The annual Millersport Sweet Corn Festival is upon us.

Drake Riley, with the Millersport Lions Club, said the Grand Parade steps off from Millersport High School Wednesday 6:00 pm.

HOUSE BILL 561

Ohio legislators are debating House Bill 561 which if enacted would amend ohio law to make it so schools cannot deny classroom access to unvaccinated students during a disease outbreak. Stephanie Stock, president, Ohio Advocates For Medical Freedom, says it's up to public health authorities to provide credible data that persuades parents to vaccinate their kids.

The bill known as the "Choice ACT" would also remove Hepatitis B vaccination admission rules for daycares and preschools.