CRASH INJURES ONE

A 56-year-old Johnstown woman was transported to Grant Medical Center Thursday evening following a crash involving a SUV and a deer on State Route 657.  According to a dispatcher at the Granville Post of the State Patrol, Kenneth O’Rourke was traveling northwest on SR 657 when he struck the deer, went off the right side off the road, hit a fence and overturned.  His wife Diane was a passenger in the vehicle.  She was last listed in stable condition.  The 51-year-old O’Rourke was not injured in the wreck that occurred Thursday at 6:45 p.m.

MRSA IN SWL

The Southwest Licking School District is dealing with a case of MRSA involving a Watkins Memorial High School student.  

SWL School District Nurse Tirzah Hammond 

District nurse Tirzah Hammond says the district is taking the appropriate steps in dealing with the infection by disinfecting the school and the bus that the student rides, as well as other common areas.  She says a simple and easy step parents can take to help protect students from contracting MRSA is to make sure they thoroughly wash their hands with water and soap or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

OUR FUTURES IN LICKING COUNTY

After the most competitive process in recent history the Office of the National Drug Control Policy announced on Tuesday that Our Futures in Licking County was awarded a grant of $625,000 for a period of five years.  Dan DeLawder, Chairman of Park National Bank and Park National Corporation, sits on the leadership board of Our Futures in Licking County, and says this is great news for the local community. 

Dan DeLawder with Our Futures in Licking County

Our Futures in Licking County is a collation of key groups, organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the education, social, safety and economic environments in Licking County by reducing the use/abuse of drugs, alcohol tobacco and other drugs by youth and adults.

LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT

The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded the City of Newark and Licking County Sheriff $16.770. The funding is part of the Justice Assistance Grant initiative administered by the Office of Justice programs.  Newark police will utilize $9,000 to purchase equipment for its computer security system and personal computers for the detective bureau. The sheriff plans to fund special services with its share. The funds will support the presence of law enforcement at public events in Licking County.

HEATH PAVING PROJECTS

Heath Mayor Mark Johns has announced that paving will soon begin on the following streets: Blackfoot Trail, Louise Ave., Parkview Dr., Fieldpoint Rd., Andover Rd., Keller Dr. and the driveway at Geller Park. Beginning September 7 and ending September 15 paving will take place during the weekdays between the hours of 7:00a-7:00p.  One lane of traffic will be maintained at all times during paving so motorists should expect delays and plan their trips accordingly.

A NEW COMMANDER IN GRANVILLE

There is a new commander at the Granville Post of the State Patrol.  Lieutenant Darrin Blosser was officially handed the keys to the post during a special promotional ceremony on Wednesday.  

OSP Lt. Darrin Blosser 

Lt. Blosser tells KOOL 101.7 News that among his many goals is to become more involved in the community and keep the lines of communication open with other law enforcement agencies throughout Licking County.

BUCKEYES WIN

Ohio State kicked off the 2010 season in grand style last night mashing Marshall 45-7 at Ohio Stadium.   Next up for the Buckeyes, a date with the 13^th ranked Miami Hurricanes next Saturday in Columbus.

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