HPD INVESTIGATE BOMB THREAT
Monday morning, the Heath Police Department was notified of a possible bomb threat at Heath High School. Heath police and firefighters searched both the high school and middle school and nothing suspicious was found. Officers have since learned the threat originated out of Florida and was sent electronically to a crisis line whose officials contacted HPD. At this time they believe the threat was fake. The incident remains under investigation.
ETNA MAN CHARGED WITH RAPE
A 61-year-old Etna man accused of sexual assault has been indicted. Brian Hulme faces two counts of rape in connection with alleged incidents that occurred in June. Hulme has entered not guilty pleas. He remains held on $500,000 bond.
LABOR DAY FATALITIES
Fifteen people lost their lives in 15 traffic crashes during the Labor Day reporting period, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Six of the fatal crashes involved an impaired driver. Troopers also made 378 arrests for impaired driving and issued over 900 citations for distracted driving.
BARKER BACK ON CITY COUNCIL
A familiar face is returning to Newark City Council. Monday, members of the 5th Ward Republican Central Committee appointed Spencer Barker to the vacant 5th ward seat.
Barker previously served as an at-large councilman. He is taking over for Jonathan Lang who recently moved out of the Fifth Ward.
REMEMBERING THE GAUDREAU BROTHERS
The Blue Jackets are holding a public candlelight vigil tonight to remember Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, who were killed last Thursday while biking in New Jersey. The vigil will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held on the Front St. Plaza outside the east entrance at Nationwide Arena.
COACH BEYOND
The Coach Beyond program, initiated by Ohio State University's Life Sports, fosters mental health and positive team environments.
Samantha Bates, director of Life Sports, said a grant from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services has allowed the trainings to be available for free for coaches in any youth sport system in Ohio such as through Parks and Rec, YMCA and other clubs.