MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH

One person was transported to the hospital Wednesday morning following a multi-vehicle crash in eastern Licking County. The crash occurred a little before 9:30 a.m. on Interstate 70 west near Gratiot and involved four semis. The names and conditions of those involved has not been released. The crash is under investigation.

EMERGENCY LANDING

A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing Wednesday, at a Reynoldsburg farm after the pilot reportedly ran out of fuel. Shortly after 2:00 p.m., Reynoldsburg police received reports of a plane landing in an empty field located off Taylor Road SW just south of Kingsley Drive and north of Route 40. The pilot was the only person on board and was not injured. The incident is under investigation.

LERNER HONORED

Ohio State University-Newark Associate Professor Mitch Lerner is one of three Ohio State faculty university-wide who have been named recipients of the 2025 President and Provost's Award for Distinguished Faculty Service. This annual award recognizes faculty members whose contributions have noticeably and positively affected the quality of the university. Dr. Lerner teaches popular history courses like The Sixties and Making America Modern.

HELPING NEW FARMERS

The bipartisan "New Producer Economic Security Act," recently introduced in Congress, proposes to help new farmers overcome challenges such as securing land, funding operations and accessing markets. Nicholas Rossi with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition says old farmers are ready to step aside.

Rossi said the average age of a farmer in the United States is roughly 58 years old.

DENISON GOLF

There are plenty of great golf courses in central Ohio and right at the top of the list is Denison Golf Club in Granville. Head pro Trevor Bright credits the grounds crew.

The golf course, which opened in 1924, was designed by famous course architect Donald Ross. To book a tee time visit www.denisongolfclub.com.

WALK WITH A DOC

Licking Memorial Health Systems will host a Walk with a Doc event Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at Wildwood Park in Granville. Dr Laura Roache will lead a discussion and answer general questions about mental health. Healthy snacks and blood pressure screenings will be provided. This event is free; however, registration is required. To register call the Licking Memorial.(220) 564-1560.