STROUD ARRESTED

Brittany Stroud, the Pickaway county woman wanted in the death of her 17-month old daughter, was arrested Tuesday in Columbus. Earlier this month Pickaway County Sheriff's deputies responded to home in Orient and upon arrival found the infant was not breathing and transported her to Nationwide Children's Hospital where she later died. Stroud, 30, and her 52-year-old mother face charges in the girl's death.

CYBERATTACK

On Sunday, the web server of the Ohio Auditor’s Office was attacked by overseas cybercriminals and potentially foreign state actors.

Auditor Keith Faber said they detected and immediately quarantined the threat. Based on the nature of the files attacked, authorities have no evidence this cyberattack put the personal financial information of Ohioans at risk.

DRUG TAKE BACK

The Licking County Health Department reports that almost 369 pounds of unused and expired medications was collected during last Saturday's Drug Take Back Day. It's not too late to safely dispose of unused or expired medications. Permanent medication collection boxes are available year-round throughout Licking County. Local collection sites include the Hebron, Heath, Johnstown, Newark, and Pataskala Police Departments, as well as the Licking County Sheriff's Office.

EARLY VOTING

Early voting in the November election continues across Ohio.

Tess Wigginton, director, Licking County Board Elections, said the last day for early-in person voting is Sunday, Nov. 1. All mail in ballots must be received by 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

HEAP

The Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program better known as heap begins Nov. 1 offering one-time help with home heating bills to income-eligible Ohioans. The program runs through March 31, 2027. The Winter Crisis Program helps Ohioans who are facing service disconnection, have already been disconnected, need to establish new service, or must pay to transfer service. It also supports households with 25% or less of bulk fuel in their tank so they can maintain service. For more information visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov.

BRYN DU SURVEY

The Bryn Du Commission is asking for community input to help inform its master planning process currently underway. If you have an interest in Bryn Du Mansion, have used their services, or have other feedback you'd like to share, you are encourage you to complete a short survey. Visit www.bryndu.com for more information.