LOOTING IN FLOODED AREAS

On top of the devastating flooding Crooksville and Roseville residents are now dealing with reports of looting in the areas over the last week. If you see someone breaking in or looting, immediately call 911.

EF1 TORNADO

The National Weather Service has released additional information concerning the EF1 tornado that struck southern Columbus on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The tornado touched down at 10:05 a.m., had an estimated peak wind of 100 mph, and was on the ground for about 1.8 miles.

PATASKALA MAN FACES DRUG CHARGES

A Licking County grand jury has returned an indictment against a 31-year-old Pataskala man accused of using drugs. Dylan Adkins faces one count each of possession of fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to a police report, Adkins was arrested after police received a call about a man driving erratically and nodding off while behind the wheel. Adkins posted bond and is due back in court today.

OPEN HOUSES & TOURS

Senior living communities in Licking County are joining forces on the first ever Senior Living Community open houses and tours event.

Tracy Rice, with Heath Health Rehab Center, said the open house event will be held this Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at roughly 15 different locations.

HANDING OUT PRODUCE

Farmers and Ohio food banks are working together to disperse surplus or blemished produce to those in need. Sarah Kuhns, with the Ohio Association of Food Banks, says the Ohio Food Program and the Ohio Agricultural Clearance Program is essential for individuals and families.

Nationwide, millions of tons of surplus produce goes to waste on farms each year, and one study found more than 30% of edible crops may remain unharvested in fields.

BUCKEYES ARE #1

Ohio State opens the season Saturday, Sept. 5 against Ball State and they will take the field as the No. 1 team in the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 poll that was released on Monday. The Buckeyes received 40 first-place votes. Oregon was second and Georgia was third.