HEAT ADVISORY

A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8:00 p.m. today.  Heat index values of 100-105 is expected. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

NEWARK MAN CONVICTED OF ASSAULT

A Licking County jury has returned guilty verdicts in the case of a 40-year-old Newark man accused of assaulting a woman. Nicholas Wolfe was convicted on a host of charges including abduction, assault and domestic violence in connection with an incident in May at a home on Rugg Avenue. Wolfe faces 11-16.5 years in prison when sentenced next month. He remains held on $250,000 bond.

ZANESVILLE MAN IS HEADING TO PRISON

A 28-year-old Zanesville man is heading to prison following his conviction in four separate criminal cases – armed robbery, stolen firearms, drugs and strangulation. Kyle West was sentenced to a total of 15 years behind bars after entering guilty pleas to all charges. West does have prior convictions for theft, breaking and entering, and burglary.

PEDIATRIC CANCER

In an effort to help Ohio families who are dealing with pediatric cancer, Governor Mike DeWine has announced the formation of the Pediatric Complex Care Navigation Program.

The Ohio Department of Health is adding additional staff to operate the new program, which can assist parents with complicated issues such as access to medication, Medicaid coverage, and identifying sources of support so children can travel for clinical trials.

DEALING WITH MOSQUITOS

The Licking County Health Department has received a record number of mosquito complaints recently following the heavy rain and flooding. They take these concerns seriously, and they are working hard to respond to every complaint and address mosquito issues throughout the county as quickly as possible. Follow the Licking County Health Department's Facebook page for updates on mosquito control activities and spray schedules.

BUYING LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD

The cyclospora outbreak linked to bag lettuce has put an emphasis on growing and buying local foods. Joe Maxwell, president, Farm Action Fund, says the government needs to focus more on local farmers.

The CDC says the best-by dates for Taylor Farms products which were at the center of the cyclospora outbreak have passed and infected products shouldn't be available in restaurants or grocery stores anymore.