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News Headlines for Saturday, February 15

TRESSEL TAKES OATH OF OFFICE

A Swearing-in Ceremony was held Friday at the Ohio Statehouse for newly appointed Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel.

Wednesday, the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives confirmed Tressel's appointment. He takes over for Jon Husted, who was appointed to fill the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Vice President JD Vance.

THREE FATALITIES IN LICKING COUNTY

The Licking County Safe Communities Coalition reported three crash fatalities in the county in January. The Safe Communities Coalition is a group of community partners with the goal to reduce traffic-related deaths.

COLUMBUS MAN FACES DRUG CHARGES

A Licking County grand jury has indicted a 34-year-old Columbus man on drug charges. Joshua Workman faces one count each of aggravated possession of meth, possession of fentanyl and two counts of receiving stolen property. Workman is being held on $75,000 bond.

JOBLESS CLAIMS

Ohioans filed 6,449 initial jobless claims last week, and that was 1,100 fewer than the previous week, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

ALL OHIO FUTURE FUND

A total of $92 million from the All Ohio Future Fund will be used to advance infrastructure at locations in four counties including Muskingum County. The Zanesville Muskingum County Port Authority will receive almost $3.7 million for site preparation and the construction of a sewer extension at the National Road Business Park.

HWE CONCERT

The Heisey Wind Ensemble continues its 40th Anniversary Season with a concert titled American Landscapes on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Alford Performing Arts Hall 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.

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