BONE-CHILLING TEMPERATURES

A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect until Wednesday morning. Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero are expected. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. The Licking County Emergency Warming Center will be open today, and Wednesday from 5:30pm to 8:30am. The Warming Center is Located at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 592 W. Main Street, Newark.

OSU WINS!

Ohio State claimed its ninth national title with a 34-23 win over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Atlanta.

Coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes finish 14-2.

PROMOTIONAL CEREMONY

The Newark Division of Police will hold a promotion ceremony today for Officer Coury Stevens who will be promoted to Sergeant. The ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. at NPD headquarters on South 4th Street.

CORPORATE PARK

For the past number of years the Pataskala Corporate Park has been adding more and more businesses.

Mayor Mike Compton says Microsoft, American Electric Power and Meyer Shank Racing are just a few of the businesses located in the Pataskala Corporate Park.

PERTUSSIS IS ON THE RISE

Pertussis, or Whooping Cough, is making a comeback. Licking County Health Department's Monthly Communicable Disease Report indicates higher than normal numbers from October to December of 2024. DTaP and Tdap vaccines are recommended for young children, teens, pregnant women, and adults who have never received a whooping cough vaccine.

CHOOSING A LT. GOV.

Now that Governor DeWine has appointed Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted to the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Vice President JD Vance the question becomes who will replace Husted as Lieutenant Governor. Gov. DeWine has not yet selected a candidate but once he does the individual must be confirmed by both the Ohio Senate and Ohio House of Representatives.