A JUMP IN COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT

Licking County's June unemployment rate was 4.8% up from 4.3% in May, according to figures released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Looking at surrounding counties, Delaware County had the lowest unemployment rate at 4.5%, while Coshocton County had the highest at 6.5 percent.

NEWARK MAN INDICTED

A 27-year-old Newark man accused of beating up another person has been indicted. Grant Prentice faces one count each of felonious assault and aggravated assault and both include gun charges. Prentice is being held at the Licking County Justice Center on $50,000 bond.

NFD RECEIVES GRANT

The Newark Division of Fire is receiving a grant for its efforts during the pandemic.

Newark Grant Writer Barbara Gilkes said the state approved an award of almost $261,000. The money will be distributed evenly among the firefighters who were with the fire department during the pandemic.

SECRET SERVICE DIRECTOR STEPS DOWN

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday. Cheatle had been under pressure to step down following the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. She testified before a congressional committee on Monday.

BIG TEN MEDIA DAYS

Big Ten Media Days kicked off Tuesday in Indianapolis.

Ohio State and coach Ryan Day are favored to win the Big Ten title.

STATE FAIR

Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted will cut the ribbon and open the gates to the 169th Ohio State Fair today at 10:00 a.m. The Ohio State Fair runs through Sunday, August 4. Visit www.ohiostatefair.com.