COSHOCTON CRASH
A Coshocton woman was transported to then hospital following a crash in Coshocton county. According to a press release, Sunday evening around 6:30, Valarie Mollohan was traveling west on County Road 16 when she went off the left side of the road, hit an embankment and rolled over. Mollohan was extricated from the vehicle. Her condition is unknown at this time. The crash remains under investigation.
A NEW PHONE SCAM
Local law enforcement agencies are warning residents to be on the lookout for a new scam. According to authorities, someone is calling and representing themselves as an attorney from out of town, proclaiming to have a family member who is in need of money, due to their credit card not working. If you receive such a call hang up and do not make any payment over the phone.
THE CREDIT FOR CARING ACT
Legislation aiming to provide financial relief to working family caregivers was reintroduced in the United States Congress last week. The Credit for Caring Act gives up to $5,000 of a nonrefundable federal tax credit to help with family caregiving-related expenses. This includes home care aides, adult day services, home modifications and respite care. Family caregivers spend, on average, more than $7,200 annually — over a quarter of their income — on out-of-pocket expenses.Nearly a quarter of all family caregivers are millennials, 60% of which are women.
A WEEKEND HOUSE FIRE IN MARY ANN TOWNSHIP
The investigation continues into a weekend house fire in Mary Ann Township. According to the Licking County 9-1-1 Center, shortly before midnight on Sunday, crews were called to the scene in the 33-hundred block of Montgomery Road on a report of a chimney fire. Upon arrival the saw smoke coming from the roof. They remained on the scene for several hours. No injuries were reported.
DRONE HELP NEWARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Historic Hudson Community Association recently donated $1,000 to the Newark Police Department to help pay for another drone. Police have used drones in a number of ways to enhance their ability to keep citizens and their property safe.