FLOOD WATCH

A Flood Watch is in effect until 2:00pm today. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move across parts of the area this morning, possibly extending into early afternoon. This may result in bands of heavier rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.

NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY

Bruce Foster III, the man accused of shooting and killing two people and injuring four others at a warehouse in New Albany, has been found not guilty by reason of insanity by Licking County Common Pleas judge David Branstool. Judge Branstool announced his decision Wednesday a few weeks after a five-day trial ended. In February 2025, Foster opened fire at the KDC/One Facility killing two workers ages 38 and 30. Foster, 30, was facing a host of charges including aggravated murder. He will be held without bond pending future psychiatric evaluations.

NO TORNADO SIRENS

If you did not hear the weekly tornado siren test in Licking County on Wednesday - don't fret. The sirens are working but yesterday's test was cancelled due to the weather. Regular testing will resume next Wednesday at noon, weather permitting.

GUIDING STUDENT-ATHLETES

High school coaches across Ohio give it their all to see that students succeed on and off the field.

Licking Valley Athletic Director Nate Whisner said there's no better feeling than seeing a student succeed no matter what they are involved in.

PREHISTORIC ARTIFACT SHOW

The Flint Ridge Chapter of the Archaeological Society of Ohio will host its free Flint Ridge Prehistoric Artifact Show from 8:00am-2:00pm Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Union Hall on Hudson Ave. in Newark.

President Shannon White said there will be a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction and food available for a donation.

RIBBON CUTTING AT DILLON

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning to celebrate a wide range of improvements at Dillon State Park’s beach and activities area, including a brand-new splash pad, newly-built shelter house and accessibility upgrades.