PCA FIRE

Multiple fire departments responded to a fire this morning at Packaging Corporation of America on Thornwood Drive in Newark. According to Licking County 911, crews were called to the scene around 3:50 a.m. and had the situation contained in less than an hour. So far, no injuries have been reported. We will have more information as it becomes available.

FATAL CRASH

A 25-year-old Zanesville man died in a weekend crash in Muskingum County. According to the State Patrol, Saturday around 2:30 a.m., William Whyde III of Dresden, was traveling north on County Road 2 near Plantation Drive when he went off the road and struck a tree. One of his passengers Kyler Hooper was pronounced dead at the scene. Whyde, 24, and a second passenger Hallie Kimble, 27 of Nashport, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The cause is under investigation.

RIVER ROUND UP

The Licking County River Round Up will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12. Kristy Hawthorne, executive director, Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District, says the recent flooding will certainly have an impact.

Hawthorne said they can use as many volunteers as possible to make this year's River Round Up a success. For more information visit www.lickingswcd.com.

HEATH HAS A NEW AD

Heath welcomed new Athletic Director Justin Smith to the fold this school year and he could not be any happier.

Smith takes over for former AD Bo Hanson who retired at the end of last school year.

OVERDOSE PREVENTION AWARENESS RALLY

The community is invited to attend today's 12th Annual Overdose and Prevention Awareness Rally from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Canal Market District in downtown Newark. More than 30 organizations will be on hand to help individuals and families dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues.

HUNTING SEASONS

Ohio’s hunting seasons for squirrel, dove, Canada goose, and teal open in early September, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. For more information visit https://ohiodnr.gov/.