HEAT ADVISORY

A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Heat index values of over 100 expected. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

HOMELESS MAN FACES CHILD PORN CHARGES

A 58-year-old homeless man is being held at the Licking County Justice Center on child porn charges. Bryan Anderson has been indicted on one count each of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor and illegal use of a minor in nudity oriented material. Anderson has entered not guilty pleas to both charges. His bond has been set at $100,000.

EMA RESOURCES MEETING

Licking County Emergency Management Agency, along with several community partners, will be hosting a Multi-Agency Resource Center Thursday, Sept 3. to assist residents impacted by the recent flooding. The Resource Center will be held from 11:00am-8:00pm at the Pataskala Police Department Training Facility on Broad Street. All Licking County residents who were affected by the flooding are encouraged to stop by if you need assistance or would like to learn what resources may be available.

NEWARK RECEIVES A STATE GRANT

The City of Newark has received some good news.

Grant Writer Barbara Gilkes said the grant, which is a little over $44,000, will be used on two clean up projects at Log Pond Run and Raccoon Creek/South Fork of the Licking River.

TRAFFIC CONGESTION

Motorists know there is plenty of congestion along US 62 to Ohio 161 to Johnstown during the morning commute, and so do local officials. New Albany Police, the Licking County Sheriff's Office, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be directing traffic from 6:00-8:00 a.m. to help keep vehicles moving while traffic engineers continue to assess the situation.

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS

The State Fire Marshal's Office continues to recruit volunteer firefighters through its Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Portal.

Fire Marhsal Kevin Reardon said in the past year, nearly 2,000 Ohioans have used the portal to inquire about joining their local fire service to serve their hometowns.