HOLIDAY FATALITIES

Eleven people died in eight fatal crashes over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. That was the same number of fatalities as last year’s holiday. Troopers arrested 281 people for impaired driving and issued 462 safety belt citations and 287 citations for distracted driving.

CRIME STOPPERS

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest in a recent theft in Thornville. The Licking County Sheriff’s Office reports on Nov. 1, someone broke into a home in the 200 block of Summit Road SE and stole a 2013 white, Toyota Corolla, a white, Chevrolet S10 pickup truck and several items from the home including an iPhone and a TV. The truck was found at the Park & Ride in the 10000 block of Jacksontown Road SE in Thornville. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.

OPEN HOUSE AT LCBDD

The Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities held an Open House Tuesday to give the community a chance to meet new Superintendent Alex Corwin.

Corwin has been impressed with the board staff and their commitment to helping the individuals and families they serve.

ODOT PLOWS

In the wake of Tuesday's snow storm, ODOT crews worked around the clock to plow and salt interstates, U.S. Routes, and state routes. Regional Public Information Officer Morgan Eibel says everyone has a role in clearing the snow and ice.

Eibel said motorists need to remember that ODOT's priority is to keep primary routes passable, then they will tackle the secondary roads.

DEER NUMBERS ARE DOWN

Hunters checked 23,149 deer on Monday's opening day of the weeklong gun hunting season, according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife. That was down more than 3,500 from last year's opening day harvest. Licking County hunters bagged 558 deer 10th best in the state.

CFP RANKINGS

The College Football Playoff Committee released its penultimate rankings of the season Tuesday and Ohio State remains atop the rankings followed by Indiana, Georgia and Texas Tech. The top 12 teams in the final rankings will advance to the playoffs. The final rankings will be released on Sunday.