DEPUTY KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

The Morrow County Sheriff's Office has released the name of the 31-year-old deputy who was shot and killed while responding to a domestic situation Monday night. Sheriff John Hinton identified the deputy as Daniel Sherrer, a four-year veteran with the the office. Sherrer was shot and killed while responding to a domestic situation in the 100 block of County Road 26 in Marengo. The alleged suspect, Brian Michael Wilson, 53, was also shot and taken to a hospital in serious condition. He is charged with aggravated murder.

FATALITIES ARE DOWN

The Ohio State Highway Patrol said there were 12 fatalities over the Memorial Day weekend reporting period that began Friday and ended on Monday. Last year there were 26 fatalities. Troopers arrested 410 impaired drivers, made 70 drug arrests and handed out almost 2,100 seat belt citations.

THE WORKS HAS A NEW EXEC. DIR.

The Works has announced Frederick Boll as the newly appointed Executive Director. After a thorough search, The Works Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Boll, who brings over three decades of leadership in recreation, education, and nonprofit management to his new role. Boll will officially join The Works on August 1, 2025.

KIWANIS STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

The Kiwanis Club of Newark, will host its annual Strawberry Festival Friday-Sunday in downtown Newark.

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Club President Luke Pintz said proceeds from the Strawberry Festival support Camp O'Bannon and other local organizations. For more information visit the Kiwanis Club of Newark, Ohio Facebook page.

MEMORIAL GETS UNDERWAY THURSDAY

Scottie Scheffler will look to defend his title this week at Muirfield Village.

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First round action in The Memorial is set for Thursday morning.

BLOOD DRIVE AT TRUECORE

TrueCore Federal Credit Union is hosting a blood drive Friday, May 30 from 10:00am-4:00pm at their branch on Deo Drive in Newark. To schedule an appointment, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.