MISSING WOMAN HAS BEEN FOUND
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is happy to announce that they found a missing 77-year-old woman who suffers from dementia. Barbara Horn was reported missing by her family Tuesday afternoon. She was found Wednesday and is safe. The KCSO thanked all those who assisted in the search for Mrs. Horn.
NEWARK MAN PLEADS NOT GUILTY
A 34-year-old Newark man accused of assaulting his fiancé was back before a judge this week. Justin Lord entered not guilty pleas to one count each of aggravated burglary and domestic violence in connection with an incident earlier this summer. Lord remains held on $150,000 bond. He is scheduled to go to trial in November.
FATAL CRASH
An 83-year-old Corning woman died from injuries she sustained in a head-on crash in Perry County. According to the State Patrol, Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. Elma Robison was traveling on Tatmans Road north of Ohio 37 when she apparently went left of center and struck an SUV. Robison was transported to the hospital where she later died. The driver of the SUV and a passenger were also transported to the hospital. The crash remains under investigation.
ODOT OPEN HOUSE
The Ohio Department of Transportation held an open house Wednesday at the Pataskala Public Library to learn about and share feedback on the State Route 161/ I70 connections study.
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Erin Sheidlower, with the Division of Planning, said if you weren't able to make it to the open house you can go online and provide feedback. For more information visit www.publicinput.com/16170 study.
TEAM TRESSEL FITNESS CHALLENGE
Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel spent the past few weeks traveling to schools across the state to talk about the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge.
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The Team Tressel Fitness Challenge was created as part of Governor DeWine's efforts to make Ohioans healthier and help every person live up to their full potential.
KIWANIS FISH FRY
Newark Kiwanis is hosting it's annual Fish Fry today at Camp O'Bannon. The menu will feature ocean fried perch, grilled chicken, side dishes, ice tea, lemonade and adult beverages. Ticket is $15 and can be purchased at the door. The social hour starts at 4:30 pm with dinner beginning at 5:15 pm. Proceeds from the Kiwanis Fish Fry benefit Camp O'Bannon.