LINDGREN IS BACK IN LICKING COUNTY
Richard Lindgren, the Newark man accused of killing and shooting a 42-year-old man at a bar in Buckeye Lake, is back in Licking County. Lindgren, 59, has been charged with murder in the killing of Ben Hawk Friday night at Louie’s Corner Bar. Lindgren was captured Saturday night in South Carolina. He is awaiting a bond hearing.
FATAL CRASHES IN LICKING COUNTY
The Licking County Safe Communities Coalition reported 10 crash fatalities last month. Through the first two quarters of the year, there have been 17 crash fatalities compared to 9 crash fatalities in the second quarter of 2024.The Safe Communities Coalition is a group of community partners with the goal to reduce traffic-related deaths.
OHIO NATIONAL GUARD
Since 1788 the Ohio National Guard has been serving and protecting Ohioans as well as the rest of the country.
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Assistant Adjutant General Colonel Jon Stewart urges folks to learn more about the Ohio National Guard by reaching out to a local recruiter or by visiting their website www.ong.ohio.gov.
NEWARK MAN ACCUSED OF ASSAULT
A 51-year-old Newark man with prior domestic violence and rape convictions is accused of attacking his girlfriend. Cary McPherson II has been charged with strangulation but other charges could be forthcoming in connection with an incident earlier this month. McPherson’s bond was set at $150,000. His case will next be heard by a grand jury for possible indictment.
HAMPER NAMED CLERK
The Licking County Commissioners has appointed Christel Hamper as Clerk to the Board, effective Aug 1. Hamper has served the Commissioners’ Office since 2017, as an Administrative Assistant and most recently as Deputy Clerk. Following the retirement of longtime Clerk/Administrator Bev Adzic in December 2024, Hamper assumed the responsibilities of Clerk on an interim basis.
KARL JOINS THE OHIO FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE
The Ohio Fire Marshal has sworn in the newest member of its investigative team – a two-year-old yellow lab named Karl.
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Chief Deputy Richard Sluder said Karl has been trained to detect a variety of explosive materials, including fireworks, firearms, and shell casings.