EXPLOSION IN CROTON
A little unwanted excitement Thursday at Trillium Farms in Croton. Around 1:00 p.m., several fire departments responded to a dust explosion at the feed mill. Thankfully, no injuries reported.
CANNON IS INDICTED
The Ross County prison inmate accused of beating and killing a corrections officer has been indicted on murder charges. Rashawn Cannon faces three counts of aggravated murder in the death of officer Andrew Lansing, who died Christmas morning. Cannon, 27, was serving an eight year prison sentence on assault and a weapons charges. He is due back in court next week.
COTC EARNS NATIONAL HONOR
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has been designated a Leader College by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing and economic mobility in their communities. COTC is among 15 community colleges from across the nation to be honored with this designation.
DEALING WITH ALZHEIMER'S
In April, the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio will be hosting a number of programs designed to help those dealing with the disease.
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Senior Director of Programs Pam Myers said the programs will focus on a number of topics like resources for caregivers and finances. More information visit www.alz.org.
75 YEARS AND GOING STRONG
This is a special year for the Land of Legend Barbershop Chorus.
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Matt Hopper said on Saturday, May 3 they will hold a special 75th Anniversary concert at The Midland Theatre. To purchase tickets visit www.midlandtheatre.org.
FARMERS MARKET
It's Friday so that means the Winter Indoor Farmers Market at the Newark Arcade in downtown Newark will be open today from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Nearly 30 vendors will be on hand and a number of the Arcade shops will be open as well.