REYNOLDSBURG MAN IS SENTENCED

A 35-year-old Reynoldsburg man who shot at law enforcement officials from inside a Springfield hotel room is heading to prison for a very long time. Andre Jordan II was convicted on attempted murder of federal officers. At the time of the incident, Jordan was a fugitive and had an active arrest warrant for aggravated murder out of Franklin County. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

SR161 WORK

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that Ohio 161 will experience lane closures in both directions near Mink Street beginning this week. The work is expected to be completed sometime later this month.

ROLLING THUNDER TOY RUN

Sunday marked the 39th Annual Rolling Thunder Toy Run benefiting the Newark Salvation Army's Christmas Cheer program. Army Major Dan Simco took part in his first Rolling Thunder Toy Run.

KOOL 101.7/Buckeye Country 107.7/94.3 was proud to be the media sponsor for this year's Rolling Thunder Toy Run.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

The Boys and Girls Club of Newark has had a very successful run since opening its doors in October 2019.

Director Amanda Vozzella invites parents and community members to drop by and learn more about the positive impact they are having on youth in our community.

CPC FORUM

The United Way of Licking County's next Community Partners Council monthly forum will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Way offices, on South First Street in downtown Newark. Due to Veterans’ Day falling on the usually scheduled date, this month’s forum was moved up a week. This month's forum will focus on veterans' services in Licking County.  For more information visit www.unitedwaylc.org. 

OSU IS NO. 11

Ohio State fell from No. 2 to No. 11 in this week's Associated Press Top 25 poll following Saturday's twelve point loss to USC. The Buckeyes are home Saturday hosting Oregon.