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News Headlines for Friday, April 26

PCSO IS ASKING FOR HELP

The Perry County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating a 36-year-old man. Mark King is wanted for questioning in several theft cases that have occurred in Perry County. He also has an outstanding felony warrant out of Athens County. If you have any information on his whereabouts contact your local law enforcement agency.

NEWARK MAN CONVICTED OF ATTEMPTED MURDER

An 80-year-old Newark man is heading to prison for trying to kill his wife and another person. A jury found Larry McCreary guilty on multiple charges including two counts of attempted murder in connection with an incident earlier this year at a home in the 300 block of Rodney Lane Southeast. McCreary was sentenced to 18 to 21 years behind bars.

CRIME STOPPERS

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in an act of arson. The Heath Division of Police reports, between March 26-29, suspect(s) set fire to the inside of a Ford F150 parked in the 800 block of Colonial Drive. The truck sustained a significant amount of damage. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.

PARENTS INDICTED

A Delaware County couple has been indicted for allegedly abusing their seven children.  Jason Fuller and his wife Kristelle Fuller, face various including permitting child abuse and endangering children.  According to authorities, the alleged abuse included excessive punishment, isolation tactics, and locking children in a shed and feeding them dog food.

DRUG TAKE BACK DAY

The Licking County Health Department is partnering with local law enforcement on Saturday's National Drug Take Back Day. Tomorrow from 10a-2p you can drop off any expired, and unused drugs at the Walgreens on North 21st Street in Newark, and at the Hebron Police Department.

TC THE CAT

Wednesday, Central Ohio Technical College unveiled its new mascot.

COTC President Dr. John Berry said the college last had a mascot ten years ago. TC will make appearances throughout the year on the COTC campus and at area events as well.

BOOK A TEE TIME AT DENISON

Denison Golf Club opened in 1924 and the Donald Ross design has been packing them in ever since. Head Pro Trevor Bright says the course is in great shape.

Bright said they are expanding some of the greens back to their original size. To book a tee time visit www.denisongolfclub.com.

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