NEWARK MAN IS INDICTED

A 31-year-old Newark man accused of sexually abusing two children under the age of ten has been indicted. Joshua Chadwick Jr. faces five counts of rape in connection with alleged incidents that occurred at two different homes. Chadwick remains held on $1 million bond.

FATAL CRASHES IN LICKING COUNTY

The Licking County Safe Communities Coalition reported one local crash fatality in August. As of August 31, there have been ten crash fatalities in Licking County. At this time last year, there were twenty-one.

COUNCILMAN SUPPORTS FLOCK

The Flock camera system has been in the headlines with a number of municipalities either pausing or ending their use. Newark Councilman Doug Marmie is a fan of Flock.

Opponents argue that Flock is being used for other purposes.

LOST LANDS

Be ready for some serious traffic over the next several days, especially when traveling near Ohio 13 and US Route 40 as the Lost Land Music Festival at Legend Valley returns this weekend. It is Backwoods Fest weekend as well.

CAR SEAT CHECK

The Licking County Health Department is hosting a free car seat check event from 10:00am-1:00pm Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Pataskala Administration building on Broad Street. Come get your car seat checked for free by certified technicians. For more information visit the Licking County Health Department Facebook page.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Tuesday was National Voter Registration Day, and Ohioans have less than a month to make sure they're able to vote in the upcoming midterm election.

Elisabeth Warner, with the League of Women Voters of Ohio, said the last day to register for the November election is Monday, October 5.