UPDATE The child has been found and is safe. The suspect has been taken into custody
AMBER ALERT Amber Alert
The Newark Division of Police has issued an Amber Alert for an abducted infant taken by her non-custodial father. The child's name is Lux Tiwari she has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing Red flannel dress and White Tights. The suspect's name is Sewak Tiwari, 19, an Asian male, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue batman t Shirt, red and black shorts, and white crocs. He was said to be driving a silver 2006 Honda Pilot with OH plate number KHE7597. The vehicle does have front end damage. If you have any information contact your local law enforcement.
ARMED ROBBERY
The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying two robbery suspects. According to deputies, Wednesday around 5:20 a.m., two black men entered the Starbucks on Gender Road in Canal Winchester and robbed the coffee shop at gunpoint. If you have any information contact your local law enforcement agency.
BODY FOUND IN HOCKING RIVER
A man's body was found in a section of the Hocking River in Lancaster on Wednesday. According to Lancaster police, around 9:30 a.m., first responders were called to an area directly behind the McDonald's in the 1400 block of North Memorial Drive and upon arrival found the victim's body partially submerged in the river. Police has not released the name and age of the victim.
DISPATCHERS AWARD
Licking County 911 dispatchers were awarded the 2023 Dispatch Center of the Year at the Ohio Gold Star Awards ceremony earlier this week in Sandusky. The dispatchers were recognized for their quick, efficient, and thorough coordination of the emergency response to the tragic charter bus crash involving the Tusky Valley Band on Interstate 70 in Etna Township last November.
ZANESVILLE MAN IS HEADING TO PRISON
A 33-year-old Zanesville man who ran a drug trafficking operation out of his house was sentenced to prison for his crimes. In July, Nicholas Schilling was found guilty of multiple counts of felony possession and trafficking of a fentanyl, and meth. On Monday, Schilling was sentenced to 22 years in prison, was ordered to pay $30,000 in fines and hand over all of his guns.
NEWARK RECEIVES GRANTS
The Newark fire and police departments have been awarded a little more than $29,000 in grants. Grant writer Barbara Gilkes is grateful the city is getting the money.
Gilkes said the police department will use the money for overtime traffic enforcement. The fire department will use the money to purchase EMS supplies.
CREDIT CARD DEBT
The personal-finance website WalletHub has released its latest rankings of the States With the Largest and Smallest Credit Card Debt Increases.
WalletHub analyst Chad Lupo said Ohio had the 8th largest credit card increase when compared to 2023
DINING WITH DIABETES
Making smart meal choices is an important part of diabetes management, but healthy eating can be challenging. Dining with Diabetes is a four-class cooking school program for individuals with diabetes and their families. The program will include healthy meal demonstrations and discussions about carbohydrates, fats, and fiber. In addition, a three-course meal will be served at each session. Classes will be held on Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24, at 5:30 p.m., in the Licking Memorial Hospital First Floor Conference Rooms. Registration is limited, and may be completed by calling (740) 670-5315. The cost, which is due at the time of registration, is $10 for senior citizens (age 60 and over) and $20 for all other participants.