CRIME STOPPERS
Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a burglary at a business in Newark. According to police, around April 1, someone stole catalytic converters from two tanker trucks at Equipment Share on Riverview Drive. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.
HEATH MAN INDICTED
A 28-year-old Heath man accused of assault has been indicted. David Dillender has been indicted on one count of domestic violence and two counts of strangulation. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. In 2020, Dillender pleaded guilty to abduction and domestic violence charges and was sentenced to five years community control. He remains held on $100,000 bond.
CONCLAVE IS UNDERWAY
***UPDATE***
A new Pope has been elected. Pope Leo XIV- formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is the first American elected Pope in History and will now lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
***EARLIER STORY***
Black smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, signalling that no pope had been elected as 133 cardinals opened the Conclave. Someone must secure a two-thirds majority, or 89 ballots, to become pope and lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. White smoke from the chimney will alert the world that a new pope has been elected.
RUN FOR LUNGS 5K
The American Lung Association is saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
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Brittany Sinzinger, with the Midland States Lung Association, said you can learn more about the Lung Association by participating in The Run For Lungs 5K on Saturday, May 17, at Rotary Park in Newark. Registration begins at 8:00am with the run starting at 9:00am. Walkers are welcomed as well. Cost is $40. To register visit https://tristateracer.com/race/12843.
FAIR SCHOOL FUNDING PLAN
Proposed budget cuts to Ohio's Fair School Funding Plan have sparked more debate among lawmakers and educators.
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Ohio Education Association President Scott DiMauro said the bipartisan Fair School Funding Plan, adopted in 2020, was designed to ensure all students receive adequate support.
FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
The 10th Annual Downtown Newark Food Truck Festival, hosted by the Licking County Coalition for Housing, takes place Saturday, May 10 from 11:00am-8:00pm at the Canal Market District. Over 30 food trucks will be on hand, and there will be live music throughout the day.