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News Headlines for Monday, May 4
FUGITIVE IS ARRESTED
James Walter Johnson, wanted for domestic violence and a shooting on Purity Rd. in Licking County on April 25 has been arrested without incident in Mt Vernon. Licking County Sheriff’s Detectives, Mt. Vernon P.D. and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the arrest in the 300 block of W. Pleasant St in Mt Vernon.
STROHACKER IS SENTENCED
Katelyn Strohacker, the Granville woman accused of abusing children while working at a Pataskala day care, is heading to prison. Strohacker, 24, recently pleaded no contest to kidnapping and child endangering charges for allegedly using painter’s tape to bind a one-year-old child. Strohacker had previously pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity but was ruled competent to stand trial. She was sentenced to 8-12 years behind bars.
PLANE CRASH
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a plane crash in Lancaster. According to police, Sunday night around 10:40, officers were notified of a plane crash on Rainbow Drive between Noland Drive and Ohio188. Two adults were transported to Columbus area hospitals with critical injuries. We will have more information as it becomes available.
SR13 WORK
The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that starting today, Ohio 13 will close to traffic between Dorsey Mills Road and Kirby Road SE for a culvert replacement. The roadway is expected to reopen on Monday, May 18.
FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
The Licking County Coalition For Housing invites the community to attend the 11th Annual Downtown Newark Food Truck Festival.
Executive Director Trina Woods said Saturday's Food Truck Festival takes place at the Canal Market District.
FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, and foster families across Ohio are sharing stories of how they were brought together. Kara Webster, and her husband had previous experience fostering and have spent time learning to support kids with serious trauma or challenges.
Webster and her husband eventually adopted two boys. It was facilitated by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption through their Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program.