SHOOTING IN NEWARK
Two suspects were arrested following a shooting in Newark that then led to a chase. According to Newark police, Saturday around 1:10 p.m., officers observed a man leaning out of a moving vehicle and firing multiple shots into another car near Mount Vernon Road and Ohio 16. A chase ensued, eventually ending when the suspect's vehicle went off the road and crashed into a wooded area near Ohio 79 and Enterprise Drive near Hebron. The two suspects were taken into custody not far from the crash. The shooting victim was transported to Licking Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said the two suspects also sustained minor injuries. The incident remains under investigation.
LV FALLS SHORT
Licking Valley's quest for a Div. IV softball title came up just short Sunday as they fell to Kenton Ridge 7-6 at Firestone Stadium in Akron.
Coach Chad Dennis and the Panthers finish the season 27-1.
A STORMY SATURDAY
A storm system that blew through central Ohio Saturday left plenty of damage in its wake in Knox County. The thunderstorm resulted in downed trees, power outages and property damage. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported
NSB MEETING
The Newark School Board will meet in regular session this evening. A representative from the Ohio Auditor's Office will attend the meeting to present the district with the State Auditor's Award with Distinction for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting gets underway at 5:30 p.m. in the Administrative Service Center on Mount Vernon Road.
GUARDIANS OF LIFE AWARD
The Air Evac Lifeteam 107 hosted a special awards ceremony at Licking Memorial Hospital to present the Guardians of Life Award to the LMH Emergency Department and three local first responder agencies: the Newark Fire Department, West Licking Fire Department, and Hanover Fire Department. The award recognized each organization for outstanding care that was rendered to a highly critical patient leading to an excellent patient outcome.
OHIO NATURE EDUCATION CENTER
The Ohio Nature Education Center is a private non-profit volunteer organization in Johnstown that provides a home for wild animals that can no longer live in the wild.
Founder Manon VanSchoyck said they travel around the state with the animals to discuss environmental education programs for people of all ages. To learn more visit www.ohionature.org.