HOUSE FIRES IN NEWARK

The investigation continues into a couple of weekend house fires in Newark. According to the fire department the first took place Saturday around 7:30 a.m, at a home in the 200 block of Mount Vernon Road. The second occurred later that day around 12:30 p.m., in the first block of West Shields Street. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in either fire.

NEWARK MAN FACES CHARGES

A 27-year-old Newark man with prior drug convictions has been indicted drug and other charges. Keif Stevens has been charged with aggravated possession of meth and failure to comply. He also faces several charges including burglary and theft in a separate incident from earlier this year. Keif is being held on $150,000 bond.

AIRPORT GROUNDBREAKING

Today, Governor DeWine will attend a groundbreaking ceremony for a new terminal at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. This $2 billion project will enhance the passenger experience at the airport and provide for the growth expected in Central Ohio in the coming decades.

LICKING COUNTY FOUNDATION

The Licking County Foundation continues to have a positive impact on the community.

President Mike Schmidt encourages folks to learn more about the Licking County Foundation by visiting their website www.thelcfoundation.org.

OSU VS. TENNESSEE

Ohio State will host Tennessee on Saturday, December 21 in the opening round of the College Football Playoffs.

Coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes are the #8 seed, the Volunteers are the #9 seed.

HEISEY CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The Heisey Wind Ensemble continues their 40th Anniversary Season with a Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Lawrence E. Griffin Performing Arts Center at Newark High School. The concert begins at 7:30 pm with pre-concert music starting at 6:45 pm by the HWE Trombone players. Tickets for HWE concerts are available only at the door. Adults are $15, seniors (60+) are $10 and students are $5. Additional information can be found at the band’s web site at www.heiseywindensemble.org.