TORNADOES IN MUSKINGUM COUNTY

The National Weather Service has released additional information concerning the two tornadoes that touched down Tuesday afternoon in Muskingum County. The first was an EF0 tornado that hit shortly before 2:30 pm near Workman Road. It had estimated peak winds of 75 mph, traveled almost 16 miles and moved east southeast through the southern part of the county. The second was an EF1 that struck around 3:10 pm near Darlington Road. It had estimated peak winds of 105 mph, traveled nearly 9 miles and moved east toward Duncan Falls. No injuries were reported.

MV POLICE INVESTIGATING WOMAN'S DEATH

The Mount Vernon Police Department is investigating the death of a 49-year-old woman. According to a press release, Thursday around 1:40 am, officers were called to a home in the 700 block of Upper Fredericktown Road and once inside found the body of the victim. Police detained Jason Payne the only other person inside the home. Payne, 42, is currently being held on an active probation violation out of Cuyahoga County. He has not been charged in the woman’s death at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

COUNCILMAN ADDRESSES DROP IN CENTER

At a meeting earlier this month, Newark City Councilman Spencer Barker stated that the city's zoning administrator had informed him and others that there were some issues dealing with the Drop In Center at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. After that meeting Barker proposed removing the Drop In Center from the list of organizations to receive Community Block Grant Funds. During the recent City Council meeting Barker addressed the issue.

The Drop In Center is slated to receive $11,000. City Council will make a final decision on the funding at its meeting on Monday, Aug. 3.

DROWNING REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office has released more information on the five people who drowned in the Scioto River this past Sunday. The two women and three men ranged in age from 18-34 years old. At least two were from Honduras. Two women were pulled from the river Sunday night while three men were found Monday morning.

NEW OHIO AGRICULTURE CENTER

The Ohio State Fair gets underway on Wednesday, July 29 and fair-goers will notice a number of new features including a new Ohio Agriculture Center.

Brian Baldridge, Director Ohio Department of Agriculture, said the new Ohio Agriculture Center will feature live cooking demonstrations featuring locally grown ingredients, hands-on activities and much more.

FARMERS MARKET

It should be a perfect Friday to head to Farmers Market at the Canal Market District in downtown Newark. Over 40 food and craft vendors will be on hand and there will be live entertainment as well. The Farmers Market runs from 4:00-7:00 pm.