FATAL CRASH

A 15-year-old boy died in a crash in Perry County on Tuesday. According to the Lancaster Post of the State Patrol, around 7:00 p.m., Jonathan Gohring, was in a pickup truck traveling on Ohio 13 when he apparently tried to pass another vehicle and struck an ATV in the opposite lane. The teenage driver of the ATV was pronounced dead at the scene. Gohring, 36, suffered minor injuries. The crash is under investigation.

TEEN IS ARRESTED

A juvenile has been arrested for threatening to shoot a Lancaster High School student. According to Lancaster police, early Wednesday morning officers were notified that the suspect threatened to show up at the school and shoot the student. The suspect was quickly identified, questioned, arrested, and transported to the Multi County Juvenile Detention Center. The incident remains under investigation.

FIGHTING OPIOID USE

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services has announced the award of $100 million in federal grant funding that will be used in communities across the state to advance ongoing efforts to fight opioid use disorder and prevent overdose deaths. Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties is receiving $886,000.

BATHROOM BILL

Wednesday, the Ohio Senate approved the Ohio House amendments to Senate Bill 104 known as the bathroom bill. The legislation would require schools to allow only biological males to use only male bathrooms and biological females to use only female bathrooms. The bill heads to Governor DeWine's desk for his signature or veto.

HOLIDAY HOMECOMING

The Works is once again hosting its annual Holiday Homecoming event.

In addition, Assistant Director Meghan Federer said they will host the 2nd annual Community Gingerbread House Showcase where folks can vote on their favorite gingerbread house. KOOL 101.7/Buckeye Country 107.7 will have an entry in this year's showcase. For more information on Holiday Homecoming visit www.attheworks.org.

PLAYING FOOTBALL AT WRIGLEY

Saturday, Ohio State and Northwestern will square off at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Coach Ryan Day is looking forward to playing in the Friendly Confines.

Kickoff Saturday is set for noon.