A STANDOFF IN LANCASTER

Saturday afternoon the Lancaster police were involved in an hours long barricade situation in the 800 block of West Sixth Street. According to the Police Department, they received a 911 hang up call around 330 PM. When officers arrived on the scene, it was determined to be a domestic violence involved incident with the suspect barricaded inside the home. 41 year old Jeffrey Johnson of Lancaster was believed to have a firearm. After the home was breached, Johnson was arrested and transported to the Fairfield County Jail. Johnson's case is under review for criminal charges.

CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK'S DAY SAFELY

Local law enforcement officials urge everyone to enjoy the holiday responsibly by selecting a designated driver or calling a ride share. Licking County's Safe Communities Coalition reported zero crash fatalities last month, compared to two fatalities at this time last year.

CYBERSECURE HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES

The Ohio Department of Development has launched Cybersecure, a new program designed to help small businesses strengthen their cybersecurity and prepare for upcoming changes in federal contracting requirements. Cybersecure is part of Governor Dewine's Cyberohio Initiative, which was created to enhance cybersecurity practices across state agencies and local entities.

BIRD FLU HITS OHIO HARD

Thanks to the bird flu, Ohio's poultry industry says it's grappling with massive losses and is bracing for continued challenges. Meanwhile, the US Department of Agriculture projects egg prices could rise another 41% by the end of the year. Rebecca Wolf is senior food policy analyst, Food and Water Watch...

Wolf said egg prices average six dollars per dozen – compared to a $1.79 a dozen in 2021.

NEWARK CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

It's going to be a busy night in Newark City Council chambers. Five committees – Finance, Street, Service, Capital Improvement and Personnel – will meet starting at 5:45P. Full city council will meet at 7P.