GRANVILLE MAN CHARGED WITH IMPORTUNING
A 45-year-old Granville man is accused of trying to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex. According to the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, an undercover officer was posing as the teenager online when Joseph McCartney allegedly began to chat with the officer eventually setting up a meeting for the purpose of engaging in sex. McCartney was arrested at Smeck Park in Baltimore and was charged with importuning. The investigation is ongoing.
DRUG BUST IN ZANESVILLE
Two women and one man ranging in age from 41-74, were arrested following a drug bust in Zanesville. According to officials, on Tuesday, Oct. 22 authorities executed a search warrant at a home on Putnam Avenue and confiscated drugs, cash and weapons. Detectives had been investigating the residence after receiving several complaints of drug activity
SENIOR SERVICES LEVY
In Licking County there is just one county-wide issue on the Nov. 5 ballot and that is the five-year Senior Services renewal levy.
Melissa Owens, executive director, Licking County Aging Partners, said the five-year levy was originally passed in 1985 and voters have renewed it ever since. The Senior Services Levy funds an average of 20 local agencies annually. For more information visit www.citizensforseniors.org.
FARM TO SCHOOL
Ohio schools are celebrating National Farm to School Month this month by adding local produce to their meals, thanks to support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The "Local Foods for Schools" is important for a number of reasons.
USDA spokeswoman Jenny Lester Moffitt said this year, Ohio schools have received over $1 million from the Patrick Leahy Farm to School program.
SAFE TRICK OR TREAT
The city of Newark is hosting its annual Safe Trick-or-Treat around the Courthouse Square today from 4:00-7:00 p.m. This free event allows kids to collect candy and other gifts from community sponsors.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
The high school football regular season comes to a close tonight as Lancaster travels to White Field to face Newark. Kickoff comes your way at 7:00 p.m. on Buckeye Country 107.7, 790 WHTH and KOOL 101.7 FM HD2. You can also listen to the game live online.