EARLY MORNING FIRE IN NEWARK
The investigation continues into an early morning fire at an outbuilding in Newark. According to the 9-1-1 Center, around 4:15 this morning, crews were called to the scene in the 500 block of Garfield Avenue and once on the scene saw smoke and flames coming from the structure. No injuries were reported.
NEWARK MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN FEDERAL COURT
A 56-year-old Newark man with prior rape and sexual battery convictions, has pleaded guilty in federal court to new charges involving child sexual abuse material. Christopher McInturf faces anywhere from 10-60 years in prison stemming from an investigation that began a year ago. During the investigation, agents recovered child sexual abuse material involving young girls on McInturf’s digital devices. He will be sentenced at a later date.
OHIO HUNTING AND TRAPPING SEASON DATES
The 2026-2027 Ohio Hunting and Trapping season dates that begin this fall were recently proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council. Deer Archery Season would start on Saturday, September 26. Gun Season would run Monday, November 30 until Sunday, December 6, with the additional weekend set for Saturday, December 19, and Sunday, December 20. A statewide hearing on all proposed rules will be held on Wednesday, April 8.
LMH NAMED HIGH PERFORMING FOR HOME HEALTH BY U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT
Licking Memorial Home Care Services has been named by U.S. News & World Report as high performing for home health, the highest award that a home healthcare agency can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Home Health Ratings. The inaugural evaluation provides a data-backed digital resource for millions of Americans seeking high-quality healthcare in the comfort of their own homes following a hospital stay or illness.
BUCKEYE LAKE HISTORY GETS A NEW HOME
****UPDATE****
Due to the weather The Historic Holtsberry Log Cabin move as been rescheduled to Friday, March 6th at 8:30am. For more information visit The Village Of Buckeye Lake facebook page.
A piece of Buckeye Lake history will soon have a new home. Mayor Linda Goodman...
Mayor Goodman said the log cabin is believed to have been built in the 1800's. On Tuesday it will be moved from its current location at The Buckeye Lake Museum property to village owned property on Mill Dam Road near the Village Water Tower.