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News Headlines for Tuesday, March 19

PRIMARY ELECTION

It is primary election day in Ohio. The polls will remain open until 7:30 pm. Don’t forget to take at least one form of identification with you.

TWO MEN VYING FOR THE GOP NOMINATION

Voters will see two names on today's ballot in the GOP primary for the 69th Ohio House District incumbent state Representative Kevin Miller and political newcomer Daniel Kalmbach. Miller feels his experience gives him the advantage.

Kalmbach says being a political outsider is his strength.

Today's winner will face Democrat Jamie Hough in the November general election.

NWS RELEASES MORE INFO

The National Weather Service has released additional information concerning the EF1 tornado that touched down in Licking County last Thursday. According to officials, the damage path remains quite wide and is very consistent with wind speeds ranging from 90-100 mph across most of Licking County. The National Weather Service said the tornado that killed three people in Logan County was an EF3 with wind speeds reaching 155 mph.

NEWARK MAN ACCUSED OF SELLING METH

A 52-year-old Newark man with prior drug convictions is once again facing drug charges. Dustin Montgomery has been charged with aggravated trafficking in meth following his arrest last week. Montgomery's bond was set at $75,000. His case will next be heard by a grand jury for possible indictment.

DIEBLER INTRODUCED AS NEW HEAD COACH

Ohio State held a press conference Monday to introduce new men's basketball coach Jake Diebler.

Diebler took over as interim coach when Chris Holtmann was fired in mid-February. The Buckeyes will host Cornell tonight in round one of the NIT.

ROAD CLOSED

The Newark Engineer's Office has announced that King Road between Sharon Valley and Briar Hill Drive will be closed today until 5:00pm and again from 7:00am-5:00pm Wednesday for tree clearing.

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