NORTH CAROLINA MAN INDICTED BY GRAND JURY

A Licking County Grand Jury has indicted a 40-year-old North Carolina man accused of firing a gun at another man. Robert Varney junior faces multiple charges including felonious assault and aggravated menacing in connection with an incident that allegedly took place in late November in a parking lot in Downtown Newark. Varney remains held on one hundred thousand dollars bond.

CITY OF NEW ALBANY SEEING APPLICANTS FOR UPCOMING VACANCY

The city of New Albany is seeking applicants for an upcoming vacancy on the Planning Commission, with the term beginning January 2026. The Planning Commission reviews land use and zoning applications, recommends legislative updates, and helps guide the future growth and development of New Albany. Applications are due by Friday, December 12. For more information visit the New Albany Facebook Page.

GOVERNOR DEWINE LOOSES BET AFTER OSU LOSS

Not only did Ohio State lose the Big Ten Championship Game to Indiana, Governor DeWine also lost a bet to Indiana Governor Mike Braun. In the spirit of friendly competition, Governor DeWine and Governor Braun wagered locally made popcorn that highlights each state's rich agricultural roots. Governor DeWine is sending Scarlet & Gray Vanilla Butternut Popcorn from Al’s Delicious Popcorn in Columbus.

NEW FIRE TRUCK FOR THE NEWARK DIVISION OF FIRE

The Newark Division of Fire now has a second new fire truck to add to its rolling stock. Last week, the brand-new fire engine was placed into service at Station 2 on Hollander Street. Earlier this year, a new fire truck was placed into service at the Sharon Valley Road Fire Station.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS

Ohio State is the number two seed in the College Football Playoffs. The Buckeyes will face the winner of the Miami Texas A&M game on New Year’s Eve in the Cotton Bowl in Texas.