FATAL HOUSE FIRE

Two adults and one child died in an overnight house fire in Lancaster. Shortly after 1:00 am, crews were called to the scene in the 600 block of East Fifth Street and upon arrival saw smoke and flames coming from the home. The fire was upgraded to a two-alarm. We will have more information as it becomes available.

PLENTY OF RAIN

If you love rain then the next several days will be right up your alley. According to the National Weather Service, we can expect showers now through the weekend. Some rainfall may be heavy at times leading to isolated flooding across the area.

COLUMBUS WOMAN IS SENTENCED

A 41-year-old Columbus woman accused of selling drugs to a 47-year-old Pataskala man who died from an overdose is heading to prison. Melissa Jones entered guilty pleas to a number of charges including involuntary manslaughter in the death of Charles Rooks. Jones was sentenced to 6-9 years behind bars.

THE COST TO CAREGIVERS

Americans are finding it to be more and more expensive to care for a loved one.

Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, CEO AARP, said nationwide there are 59 million family caregivers handling daily tasks like cooking, bathing and providing transportation and coordination of medical and social services.

TAX BURDEN REPORT

With Tax Day approaching on April 15, personal-finance company WalletHub has released its 2026 Tax Burden by State report.

Wallet Hub analyst Chip Lupo said they compared all 50 states across three major components of state taxation—property taxes, individual income taxes, and sales and excise taxes—measured as a percentage of total personal income.

APRIL FOOLS' DAY

Be on guard today as it is April Fools' Day. The holiday is known for its pranks, jokes and laughs. While it is widely believed that April Fools' Day may have roots back in ancient Rome or Britain, clear references to the April tradition do not appear until the late Middle Ages.