BONE-CHILLING TEMPERATURES
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect until Wednesday morning. Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero are expected. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
WARMING CENTER
The Licking County Emergency Warming Center will be open today, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:30pm to 8:30am. The Warming Center is Located at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 592 W. Main Street, Newark.
MLK DAY
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a man who worked to end hate and racism in America and across the globe.
Dr. King was born Jan. 15, 1929. He was assassinated April 4, 1968 in Memphis.
CRIME STOPPERS
Licking County Crime Stoppers continues to offer up to a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a drive-by shooting that occurred two years ago in Pataskala. The Pataskala Police Department reports on the afternoon of Jan. 3, 2023, suspect(s) fired several gunshots at a home in the 3800 block of Courter Rd. Police officers witnessed bullet holes in the kitchen and dining room areas of the home. No injuries were reported. The $10,000 reward is from a private donor. Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call the Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.
INAUGURATION DAY
President Elect Donald Trump and Vice President-Elect JD Vance will take their oath of office today in Washington D.C. Due to the extreme cold today’s inauguration has been moved inside the Capital rotunda.
FRIENDLY WAGER
Ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between The Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Governor DeWine has placed a friendly wager with Indiana Governor Mike Braun. Governor DeWine has wagered Ohio's famous buckeye candies from Marsha's Homemade Buckeyes in Perrysburg. Governor Braun has wagered a bundle of Indiana-made sweet treats including items from South Bend Chocolate Company. Ohio State and Notre Dame meet tonight in Atlanta.