OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation continues to investigate a Friday morning shooting involving a Newark police officer. The incident occurred around 7:15 am in the 600 block of West Church Street near the YMCA. No officers were injured. One person was transported to Mount Carmel East. The names of those involved has not been released.

ONG HEADING TO DC

150 members of the Ohio National Guard are heading to the nation’s capital to support the District of Columbia National Guard. Governor DeWine made the decision to the send the troops following a request from the Secretary of the Army. The Ohio National Guard members will carry out presence patrols and serve as added security. None of these military police members are currently serving as law enforcement officers in the state of Ohio.

CO-ART PROGRAM

Thanks to money from the National Opioid Settlement, Licking County recently rolled out the Community Outreach and Addiction Response Team Program.

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Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb said in addition to the CO-ART program, money was distributed to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking and Perry Counties to help children impacted by the opioid crisis.

FATAL ATV CRASH

An investigation is underway into a fatal UTV crash in Coshocton County. According to the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office, Friday, Aug. 16 around 6:30 pm, William Hind was driving a side-by-side in the 33000 block of Township Road 222, in Millcreek Township, when he went off the right side of the road, and struck a tree. Hind was thrown from the UTV which then landed on him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

TRUMP MEETING WITH ZELENSKY

Days after meeting with Russian President Putin, President Trump will meet today with Ukranian President Zelensky and other European leaders at the White House. President Trump is trying to broker a deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine that began in 2022.

WALK ALS!

ALS Ohio supports individuals and families battling Lou Gehrig’s disease - is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease that robs people of their ability to walk, speak, swallow, and eventually breathe.

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ALS United Ohio President/CEO Marlin Seymour says you can support their work by taking part in their annual WALK ALS! fundraiser. The walk takes place Sunday, Sept. 14 at Coffman Park Pavillion in Dublin. To register or for more information visit www.alsohio.org.