Monday, June 5

FIRE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION

The investigation is underway into a weekend fire in Newark. According to the Licking County 911 Center, Sunday around 6:30 p.m., crews were called to the scene in the 200 block of South 6th Street on a report of a structure fire and upon arrival found a back section of a home on fire. They quickly doused the flames. No injuries were reported.

DRUG BUST

Fairfield County Sheriff’s Deputies recovered drugs and cash following a recent traffic stop. According to the Sheriff’s Office, early Saturday morning a deputy stopped a car on US Route 33 near Carroll and a search of the vehicle uncovered a pound to meth and a large amount of cash.

TROOPERS HEADING TO TEXAS

In response to a request for assistance from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Governor DeWine has authorized sending fourteen Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers and supervisors to Texas to assist local law enforcement with border surveillance. During this two-week assignment, the troopers will not be tasked with making arrests.

GLASS SHOW

If you love rare pieces of glass then Kim Carlisle says you won't want to miss an upcoming glass show.

Carlisle said admission is free and show dealers will buy Heisey glassware.

HELP FOR CAREGIVERS

The Alzheimer's Association Central Ohio Chapter is hosting programs throughout June to provide guidance and support to caregivers and care partners. There are 493,000 people caring for 220,000 Ohioans aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer's disease. For more information on the programs visit www.alz.org.

STATE SEMIFINAL

Watkins Memorial fell short in its bid to win a state title Friday losing 2-1 to Anthony Wayne in a Division I state semifinal in Akron. 

Coach Mike Jellison and the Warriors finish the season at 28-2.