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News Headlines for Friday, August 14
NFD STAFFING ISSUES
Due to staffing issues, starting today, the Newark Fire Department's Engine 5 at Station 5 on Sharon Valley Road, will be out of service when staffing levels fall below seventeen firefighter/paramedics. When Engine 5 is out of service, the city will have an additional medic unit at Station 1 on South 4th Street. According to Newark Firefighters Local 109, the department is currently on pace to respond to nearly 13,000 emergency calls this year, which would make 2026 the busiest year in the department's history.
BBB WARNING
The Central Ohio Better Business Bureau is warning Ohioans to be on the lookout for scammers trying to cash-in on storm damage. Tips include - getting estimates from more than one established contractor, ask about realistic timelines and vet whoever you hire, no matter how urgent the current situation feels. For more information visit www.bbb.org.
HEATH MAN ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING WOMAN
Bond has been set at $150,000 for a 30-year-old Heath man accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend. Jose Herrerra is being held on single charge of strangulation but other charges could be forthcoming. His case will next be heard by a grand jury for possible indictment.
SHERIFF WILL TAKE DOWN FLOCK CAMERAS
After hearing from residents, Coshocton County Sheriff Christopher Walters has made the decision to take down Flock cameras in the county. In a press release, Sheriff Walters stated “While I believe there is absolutely no constitutional concerns, if the electorate doesn’t want the technology, my office will not use it.”
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
The Licking County Recycling Department will host a household hazardous waste collection event for county residents on Saturday, August 29 from 8:00am-12:00pm at the Licking County Highway Department garage complex at 775 E. Main Street in Newark.
Director Andrea Krava said for a list of items you can and cannot dispose of visit their website www.LickingCounty.gov/RLC, or their Facebook page.
STILL NO FARM BILL
Farmers in Ohio and across the country are agitated that lawmakers can’t seem to come together to pass a long-awaited Farm Bill.
Farm Union member Matt Perdue said the current draft isn't likely to meet all of the challenges farmers may face in the years ahead.