CRIME STOPPERS
Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the theft of a credit card. The Pataskala Division of Police reports, on May 30, the suspect used a credit card account number to charge over $1,500 at a Kroger in Columbus. Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call the Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.
UPDATE - Abbigal has been located and she is safe
MISSING TEENAGER
Newark police is asking for help in locating a 14-year-old girl. According to a press release, Abbigail Blankenship was last seen today around 1:30 a.m. in the area of South Morris Street. If you have any information on her whereabouts contact your local law enforcement agency.
PRES. BIDEN ADDRESSES THE NATION
Wednesday, in an Oval Office address, President Joe Biden, spoke about his decision to exit the 2024 election.
Pres. Biden has endorsed his Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the Democrats in the race against former President Donald Trump.
MOUNDBUILDERS COULD BE ON THE MOVE
After years of dealing with uncertainty, it looks like Moundbuilders Country Club will have a new home. The Country Club has reached a deal in principle to purchase the Trout Club on Horns Hill Road. In an email to KOOL 101.7 Joe Fraley, the attorney for Moundbuilders, said over the next few weeks they will continue to work out the details of the purchase with the Trout Club.
MICROSOFT OPEN HOUSE
Microsoft held an Open House Wednesday to answer questions residents may have about future data centers on Thornwood Drive.
Heath Mayor Mark Johns said earlier this year, Microsoft purchased over 200 acres on Thornwood Drive.
AED'S IN SCHOOLS
Tuesday, Governor DeWine signed House Bill 47 that requires automated external defibrillators be placed in every public and chartered non-public school in Ohio. The legislation also requires schools to train teachers, administrators, coaches, athletic trainers, and anyone else supervising student-athletes on how and when to use an AED.
BLOOD DRIVE
TrueCore Federal Credit Union is holding a special Blood Drive from 10:00am-4:00pm on Friday, Aug. 2 at their offices on Deo Drive. Those who donate will receive a $20 Amazon gift card via email. To schedule a donation appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.