WARMING CENTER
The Licking County Emergency Warming Center will open today at 5:30 p.m. and will remain open until 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The Warming Center is located at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 592 West Main Street in Newark. Coshocton and Knox counties are under a Level 1 snow Emergency.
NEWARK MAN INDICTED
A 29-year-old Newark man with prior drug and theft convictions is once again facing charges. Trequan Claytor has been indicted on several charges including domestic violence, aggravated trafficking and menacing. Claytor is being held on $150,000 bond. He is scheduled to go to trial later this month.
MONEY FOR SECURITY PROJECTS
Almost 30 colleges and universities in Ohio will receive a total of $7.5 million in funding for security projects that enhance the safety of students and staff. Funds will be used to cover expenses for things like security cameras, fencing, and drones. Central Ohio Technical College is receiving $236,000.
LICKING COUNTY BUDGET
Licking County's 2025 budget is set.
Commissioner Tim Bubb said the budget came in a little north of $90 million, however, that does include several million dollars for capital projects like building renovations.
ENROLLMENT ENDS TODAY
Today is the last day to enroll in or change Marketplace Health plans for the year. After this date, you can enroll in or change plans only if you qualify for a special enrollment period. For more information visit www.healthcare.gov.
CLEAN ENERGY
Clean energy initiatives are gaining momentum across Ohio, with efforts aimed at expanding access and advancing sustainability. Valerie Katz, with Cuyahoga Green Energy, says officials are putting their weight behind these efforts.
Katz said entities manage their own electric utility to handle things like solar installations on schools, and residential co-ops
ANDURIL COMING TO OHIO
Thursday, Gov. DeWine announced that California-based Anduril Industries a leader in defense technology, will establish an advanced manufacturing facility in Pickaway County, near Rickenbacker Airport. bringing more than 4,000 new production and service jobs to Ohio by 2035. The five-million-square-foot facility, named Arsenal-1, represents the largest single job creation and new payroll project in Ohio's history and is projected to add nearly $1 billion to Ohio's gross domestic product. It will be the first manufacturing facility equipped to produce tens of thousands of autonomous weapons systems.
BOMB THREAT AT LHTS HIGH SCHOOL
Some unwanted excitement Thursday as a bomb threat at Licking Heights High School prompted a teach in place lockdown. Authorities including the Columbus bomb squad were dispatched to the high school and once on the scene determined there was no threat.
BE CAREFUL OF SCAMS
As crews continue to fight devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, the Ohio Department of Commerce urges generous Ohioans who plan to support relief efforts to exercise caution to ensure their donations are directed to reputable and legitimate organizations. Fraudsters are known to exploit these situations, often by posing as charities or creating fake donation campaigns. To help avoid scams donate only to reputable organizations such as the Red Cross, Salvation Army or United Way.
SUPER LOAD
The first Super Load of 2025 will leave Adams County this morning. The load, which weighs over 456,000 lbs. is expected to be delivered to the Intel site in New Albany on Sunday.
THE NEWARK SCHOOL BOARD WILL HOLD
The Newark School Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, January 20, at 10:00 a.m. at the Administrative Service Center, on Mount Vernon Road. The purpose of this meeting is to go into Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee or official.