MOST WANTED

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of a 36-year-old Etna woman wanted on drug charges. Licking County Adult Court Services is searching for Jessica Waller. If you have any information on her whereabouts call Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.

COUNCIL DISCUSSES NFD STAFFING

Due to staffing issues, the Newark Fire Department's Engine 5 at Station 5 on Sharon Valley Road, will be out of service when staffing levels fall below seventeen firefighter/paramedics. Councilman Doug Marmie addressed Chief Brandon Metzger decision during Monday night's city council meeting.

When Engine 5 is out of service, the city will have an additional medic unit at Station 1 on South 4th Street.

NEWARK MAN FACES CHARGES

A 33-year-old Newark man has been accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend. Jason Meloy is being held on a single charge of abduction but other charges could be filed in connection with an alleged incident on Sunday, Aug. 9  at the couple’s home on West Church Street.  Meloy does have prior assault, domestic violence and burglary convictions. His bond has been set at $150,000.

LICKING/KNOX GOODWILL JOB FAIR

Licking Knox Goodwill is hosting a Job Fair today from 9:00am-6:00pm at The Grove on Hollander Street in Newark.  Folks can apply, interview and possibly be hired on the spot for Janitorial, Management, Retail and Warehouse positions.  You are asked to bring two forms of identification.  For more information visit the Licking Knox Goodwill Facebook page.

COMMUNITY WORKS

A new study finds that sustained, non-political community projects in rural areas can measurably reduce partisan bickering. Community Works organizes volunteers to pitch in on projects like beautification and food drives.

Director Meredith Dean said the program focuses on small, practical projects that people in a community can agree on.

PATASKALA STREET FAIR

The 80th Annual Pataskala Street Fair gets underway today and runs through Saturday night. The popular parade will be held Saturday at 11:00am. For more information visit www.pataskalastreetfair.org.