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News Headlines for Saturday, October 12

FOUR PEOPLE ARRESTED IN SHOOTING DEATH

The Licking County Sheriff's Office has arrested four people in connection with the shooting death of a 48-year-old Newark man.  Jason Castle, 46, Travis Schwarz, 44, Brandy Sunkle, 39, Sasha Martin, 36, all of Newark, are being held on various charges for their alleged roles in the death of Dale Matson.  The investigation is ongoing.

OHIO STATE VS OREGON

Ohio State (5-0) and Oregon (5-0) meet tonight in Eugene. The Buckeyes are No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll. The Ducks are No.3.  Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.

ZANESVILLE MAN IS INDICTED

A Licking County grand jury has returned a three count indictment against a 62-year-old Zanesville man accused of attacking someone. Edward Lynum faces one count each felonious assault, endangering children and falsification following his arrest in late September. Lynum is due back in court next Tuesday. He remains held on $100,000 bond.

LCHD WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY

All offices of the Licking County Health Department will be closed on Monday, for an all-day staff training. Offices will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday

FIRE OPEN HOUSE

The Heath Fire Department is hosting an Open House today from 12:00-5:00 p.m. at Fire Sstation 51 on Heath Road. Folks will be able to tour the station and checkout the equipment. A number of other organizations will take part in the event as well.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Week eight of high school football Friday night saw Licking Valley beat previously unbeaten Granville 22-19. Other winners Friday night include - Heath, Johnstown, Licking Heights, Newark, Utica and Watkins Memorial.

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