Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for breaking into a Granville home. The Granville Police Department reports that on August 14, someone broke into a home in the 2500 block of James Rd. and stole a Hewlett Packard laptop computer valued at $1,500, and damaged the screen of a plasma television and the wall it was attached to by attempting to steal the TV.  If you have any information you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 349-6888.

CANDIDATES FORUM  

During Sundays 'Meet The Candidates' forum, Brad Feightner and Mark Van Buren square off hoping to win over voters for the County Commissioners seat.

Candidates for several elected positions, including Licking County Commissioner Mark Van Buren and his opponent Brad Feightner, taking time out of their schedules Sunday to take part in a Meet the Candidates forum at the Gazebo on the Courthouse Square.  Both men agree it’s important for residents to get involved in the political process.  

Licking County Commissioner Mark Van Buren

Brad Feightner Candidate for Licking County Commissioner

15 candidates spent the better part of two hours answering questions from the audience Sunday. The event was sponsored by the Downtown Newark Association.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

It will no doubt be a busy evening in Newark City Council chambers. Seven  council committees will meet to discuss a wide range of topics including a joint meeting of the service and economic development committees concerning proposed changes to the city’s zoning code. The first meeting gets underway at 5:30 p.m. in council chambers.

TRANSIT TALKS

Newark officials will host two public meetings this week to discuss the city’s public transit system. The first meeting will be held this afternoon from 2:30p-4:40p at the Licking County Public Library located on W. Main St. The second meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon at the same time in Heath City Council chambers.

WALKING FOR A WORTHY CAUSE

The Licking County Health Department is reaching out to local breast cancer survivors and their families by hosting a ‘Pink Strides’ walk this Saturday at the Courthouse Square.  Kate Daniher with the health department says the event helps supports the SASS for breast cancer awareness program.  

Kate Daniher with the Licking County Health Department

Registration Saturday begins at 9:00 a.m. with the walk slated to start at 10:00 a.m.  The event is free and open to walkers of all ages.  For more information call the health department at 349-6535.