HUSBAND ACCUSED OF SHOOTING HIS WIFE

A 43-year-old Thornville man has been accused of shooting his wife. According to the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, on Thursday, April 9, deputies received a 911 call about a man who had shot his wife in the 13000 block of Hawthorn Road. Upon arrival they found the victim who was transported to the hospital with what was described as non-life threatening injuries. The suspect Danny Mosley was taken into custody without incident and has been charged with attempted murder. His bond was set at $1 million.

ONE PERSON INJURED IN CRASH

One person was transported to the hospital following a crash Monday afternoon in Licking Township. According to officials, the crash occurred around 5:00 p.m. in the 6000 block of Jacksontown Road forcing the closure of the road between White Chapel and Dorsey Mill roads. The name and condition of the victim is unknown at this time. The crash remains under investigation.

FIRE INVESTIGATION

The Licking County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio Fire Marshal's Office continue their investigation into a fatal house fire in Newton Township. The fire occurred Sunday around 6:00 p.m. at a home in the 4600 hundred block of Martinsburg Road. A man was found dead inside the home. Officials are asking anyone who may have photos, videos, or information related to the fire especially prior to emergency personnel arriving to contact them.

STEPS OF CHANGE

Newark Homeless Outreach and Ohio CAN will host the Steps of Change fundraiser on Saturday, May 9 in downtown Newark.

Trish Perry, with Newark Homeless Outreach, said there will be family-friendly activities, speakers and community resources available to those who need them. Registration for the walk is $25.  Steps of Change runs from 10:00am-1:00 p.m.

WORRIED ABOUT CUTS TO MEDICAID

A critical Medicaid program providing in-home services for people with disabilities could potentially be cut or reduced amid budget constraints, leaving Ohio families worrying about how they’ll get by.

Lindsey Sulzer, with the disability rights group Little Lobbyists Family Alliance, has a young daughter who became severely disabled after a traumatic brain injury at four years old and requires around the clock care.

HWE CONCERT

The Heisey Wind Ensemble will continue their 41st Season with a concert titled Evening at Pops on Saturday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Reese Center on the OSU-Newark/COTC campus. Tickets are available only at the door. Adults are $15, seniors 60 and older are $10 and students are $5. For more information visit www.heiseywindensemble.org.