WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
A Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect today at 7:00 pm and runs until 10:00 am Tuesday.
Allen Randall, with the National Weather Service, said total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches is expected. Slippery road conditions will likely impact the Tuesday morning commute.
GARAGE FIRE
Multiple departments battled a garage fire in Hanover Sunday afternoon. According to the Licking County 911 Center, around 3:30 pm, crews were called to the scene in the 2700 block of East High Street and upon arrival found smoke and flames coming from the structure. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
ONE PERSON INJURED IN CRASH
At least one person was flown to the hospital following a rollover crash Sunday in Newark. According to officials, the crash occurred shortly before 3:00 pm in the 200 block of North Cedar Street. The name and condition of the victim has not been released. The crash is under investigation.
ABSENTEE VOTING
Governor DeWine will soon decide whether to sign a bill that would end the grace period for returning absentee ballots post-election day. The grace period has already been whittled down in recent years, currently sitting at four days. Jen Miller of the League of Women Voters of Ohio says it would be hard for local administrators to make another adjustment and inform voters.
Republican lawmakers contend they're preparing in advance of a possible U.S. Supreme Court decision stemming from a case out of Mississippi.
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS
The annual Newark Sights and Sounds of Christmas Walking Tour of historic downtown churches will be held Thursday, Dec. 4. Licking County Commissioner Rick Black says the fun gets underway at 6:00 pm.
Black said the event runs until 8:30 pm. Ticket is $5 and proceeds benefit the Food Pantry Network of Licking County. For more information checkout the website www.sightsandsoundsofchristmas.org.
AP TOP 25
Ohio State and Indiana remain the top two teams in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 poll. Georgia rounds out the top three. The Buckeyes and Hoosiers will meet in the Big Ten title game Saturday night in Indianapolis.
BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP
A battle of unbeatens tonight as Ohio State takes on Indiana in the Big Ten Championship game in Indianapolis. The fun gets underway at 8:00 pm.
COLUMBUS MAN FACES DRUG CHARGES
A 51-year-old Columbus man with an extensive criminal history is facing drug charges in Licking County. Juan Zepeda is being held at the Licking County Justice Center on a single charge of aggravated possession of meth but other charges could be forthcoming. Zepada’s bond was set at $15,000. He’s due back in court next week.
PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH
Thursday, Governor DeWine announced a $5 million statewide investment in multiple pediatric cancer research studies aimed at improving the detection and treatment of cancer in children. Established as part of the state fiscal year 2026-2027 state biennial budget, this grant is awarded to five healthcare and non-profit research organizations including Nationwide Children's Hospital.
GRANVILLE'S CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT WALKING TOUR
Granville's 40th Annual Christmas Candlelight Walking Tour takes place today from 1:00-9:00 pm. A full day of Christmas activities and entertainment is planned for the Village. For more information visit the Granville Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
A JUMP IN NEW UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS
Ohioans filed 7,236 initial unemployment claims last week, and that was roughly 570 more than the previous week, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.