**UPDATE**

One of the victims has died as a result of the fire

TWO INJURED IN HOUSE FIRE

Two people were transported to the hospital following an early morning fire in Union Township. According to West Licking Joint Fire District officials, around 2:00 am, crews were called a home in the 10000 block of Mill Dam Road SE and upon arrival saw smoke and flames coming from the home. The names and conditions of the victims is unknown at this time. The cause is under investigation.

BITTERLY COLD

Bundle up as it is going to get pretty cold across central Ohio.

National Weather Service meteorologist Allen Randall said in addition to the frigid temperature we could get up to two inches of snow by Saturday night.

SPACE HEATERS

People will be turning on the space heaters this weekend. Anita Metheny, with the State Fire Marshal's Office says be sure to plug them directly into the wall.

Metheny said keep all space heaters, regardless of type, at least three feet away from anything that can burn, such as curtains, bedding, or furniture.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED

The Licking County Emergency Warming Center Taskforce is looking for volunteers to help staff the Warming Center at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of next week. If interested visit the Licking County Health Department's Facebook page.

COFFEY ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT

Lakewood Schools Superintendent Scott Coffey has announced plans to retire at the end of this school year. Over the past 25 years, Coffey has served in a number of positions -assistant principal, principal and dean of students. The Lakewood Board of Education will soon begin the process of searching for a new Superintendent.

FARMERS MARKET

Head to the Arcade in downtown Newark for today’s Indoor Farmers Market. Over 20 vendors will be on hand. The Farmers Market runs from 4:00-7:00 pm.