WARMING CENTER
Due to the extreme temperatures expected, the Licking County Emergency Warming Center will be open from 5:00pm-8:30am Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7 for anyone in need of a warm, safe place during the extreme cold. The warming center is located at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 592 W. Main St., in Newark.
MOST WANTED
The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating three people wanted on various charges. Authorities are actively searching for Jeremy Wilson, Debra Newman and Joanich Pryor. If you have any information on their whereabouts contact your local law enforcement agency.
NEWARK MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT
A 44-year-old Newark man accused of attacking a convenience store employee has been indicted. Joseph Mazur faces two counts each of aggravated burglary, and felonious assault and one count of assault in connection with an incident in mid-January at the Duke and Duchess store on 21st Street. The employee suffered wounds to the hand and face. Mazur's bond was set at $100,000.
SUPPORTING NEW BEGINNINGS
The Woodlands Serving Central Ohio and The Center for New Beginnings in Newark are giving folks a chance to win a trip to Cozumel.
Tricia Hufford, director, New Beginnings, said tickets – which are going fast - are $25 each and they are only selling 250. Deadline to purchase a ticket is the close of business on Friday, February 13. They will select a winner that evening. To purchase a ticket or for more information call the Center for New Beginnings at 740-349-8719.
GRANVILLE KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Granville Kiwanis Club is holding a fundraiser this weekend.
Jerry Miller said Saturday's Pancake Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Cost is $8 for adults. Children 5-12 are $5. Proceeds benefit the Granville Angels Foundation and the Wildwood Playground Shade project.
ALBANESE NAMED COO
Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc. has announced that Michael Albanese has accepted the position of Chief Operating Officer. As the Chief Operating Officer, he will oversee the organization's administrative and operational functions. Albanese previously served as the organization's Vice President of Asset Protection and Risk Management.