Thursday, July 17

PLENTY OF RAIN IS ON ITS WAY

The National Weather Service is calling for several rounds of showers and storms now through Sunday. These repeated episodes of heavy rain may lead to flash flooding.

HIGH BOND FOR ACCUSED KILLER

Bond has been set at $5 million for the 59-year-old Newark man accused of shooting and killing a 42-year-old man last week at a bar in Buckeye Lake. Richard Lindgren is being held at the Licking County Justice Center on a single charge of murder but other charges are expected to be filed. Lindgren is accused of shooting and killing Benjamin Hawk last Friday night at Louie’s Corner Bar. He fled the scene and was eventually apprehended Saturday night in South Carolina. He’s due back in court next week

CRACKING DOWN ON UNDERAGE DRINKING

The Ohio Investigative Unit deals with a number of issues in the state one of which is underage drinking.

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Enforcement Commander Eric Wolf said Ohio law strictly prohibits anyone under 21 from purchasing, possessing or consuming alcohol. Violators face fines, possible juvenile detention and a suspension of their driving privileges. Those who provide alcohol to minors may face fines of up to $1,000, six months in jail or both.

NEW VEHICLE FOR ZPD

The Zanesville Police Department has significantly upgraded its tactical response capabilities with the acquisition of a new armored vehicle—fully funded through drug-related assets secured by the Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office. This high-performance vehicle is specifically designed to protect law enforcement officers during high-risk operations, including active shooter scenarios, hostage rescues, and standoffs with armed suspects.

PREPARING CHILDREN FOR THE FUTURE

Starting career conversations earlier can help students feel more confident about the future and better equipped to ask the right questions when entering the workforce.

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Jeff Bulanda, with Jobs for the Future, said fewer than three in ten high school students nationwide feel “very prepared” to pursue post-secondary paths.

SYMPHONY SOIREE

The Newark Granville Symphony Orchestra is hosting the Speakeasy Soiree fundraiser Saturday, July 26 at Snapshots in Granville. The event will feature an auction, live music, gourmet cuisine, and prohibition-era cocktails. To purchase tickets or for more information visit www.ngsymphony.org.