GARAGE FIRE IN NEWARK

Newark firefighters were busy this morning battling a garage fire. According to the 911 Center, around 4:15 a.m., crews were called to the scene in the 200 block of West Locust Street and upon arrival saw smoke and flames coming from the garage. No injuries have been reported. The cause is under investigation.

FLOCK CAMERAS VANDALIZED

Over the past several days, multiple Flock Safety cameras in the Village of Hebron have been intentionally vandalized. Hebron police is actively investigating these incidents with other law enforcement partners and will pursue those responsible to the fullest extent of the law. Damaged equipment will be repaired and returned to service as quickly as possible.

WEST NILE IN MUSKINGUM COUNTY

The Zanesville–Muskingum County Health Department has been notified by the Ohio Department of Health lab that mosquitoes collected from traps set near Old Adamsville Road area tested positive for West Nile Virus. At this time no human cases have been reported in Muskingum County.

PREGNANT WOMEN AND MARIJUANA

Marijuana use is increasing across Ohio, and Alisha Nelson, executive director, One Ohio Recovery Foundation says many pregnant women who are using cannabis may not be aware of the risks.

A new awareness campaign supported by $20 million from the state aims to educate populations on the risks of cannabis use.

HARTFORD FAIR

The folks at the Hartford Fair in Croton are getting ready to open the doors on the 168th edition of the Biggest Little Fair In the World.

Roger Smith said the Hartford Fair opens Sunday, Aug. 9 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 15. For more information visit www.hartfordfair.com.

FARMERS MARKET

It is a Farmers Market Friday at the Canal Market District in downtown Newark. Over 40 vendors will be on hand and there will be live entertainment. The Farmers Market is open from 4:00-7:00 p.m. rain or shine. This is National Farmers Market Week.