FREEZE WARNING
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning until 10:00 am. Freeze conditions could kill crops, and other sensitive vegetation.
DRESDEN WOMAN IS INDICTED
Rebecca Besser, of Dresden, has been indicted on nearly 40 charges including attempted aggravated murder, after a standoff and shoot-out with police. On March 25, authorities attempted to serve an eviction notice to Besser, 45, at a home near Chestnut and Ninth streets, when she told deputies she had a gun and would not leave the home. When officers tried to enter the home Besser allegedly fired at them and they returned fire. She eventually gave up and was arrested. Her bond was set at $5 million.
PATASKALA MAN IS SENTENCED
An 18-year-old Pataskala man accused of strangling a guard and attempting to strangle a juvenile while being held at the Multi-County Juvenile Detention Center is heading to prison. Anthony Allen entered guilty pleas to two counts of attempted murder and one count of felonious assault. The incidents occurred when Allen was 17 years old but his case was bound over to adult court. He was sentenced to 11-16 ½ years behind bars.
CRIME STOPPERS
Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a theft in Newark. According to police, between February 15-19 someone broke into a storage area of an apartment in the first block of North 40th Street and stole jewelry, Airsoft guns and video games. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.
FINANCIAL LITERACY
April marks Financial Literacy Month, and the Ohio Department of Commerce is encouraging Ohio communities to deepen their focus on financial well-being.
Kenyetta Bagby, Community Outreach Director, said they offer straightforward, practical financial steps that can be adapted to anyone’s situation. For more information visit www.com.ohio.gov.
SOUTHERN HARMONY
The school year is winding down but Lee Auer, Director, Pride of Newark Marching Band, says they also have their eye on next school year.
Auer said band members and their parents were pretty excited about next year's show.