MURDER/SUICIDE

A New Straitsville husband and wife are dead following an apparent murder suicide.  Authorities were dispatched to the home in the 9000 block of Ohio 93 Saturday at around 9:00 p.m. after receiving a call about a possible homicide.  Following a standoff authorities made their way inside the home and found the bodies of Kevin Buckley and his wife Tammy.  It appears Mr. Buckley killed his wife then himself. 

CRIME STOPPERS

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in the vandalism of several vehicles in Newark.  Between April 27 – May 2, someone broke windshields and windows of several vehicles parked on streets in Newark’s north and east ends.  If you have any information you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.

SEN. PORTMAN VISITS BOEING

U.S. Senator Rob Portman paid a visit to the Boeing facility in Heath Friday afternoon and one of the topics he discussed was a skilled workforce.  

Senator Rob Portman 

Sen. Portman has introduced legislation on the federal level to make workforce development programs work better and more efficiently.

Nsb meeting

The Newark School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening in the Newark High School Media Center.  Among the items on the agenda is an update from the school district’s Early Learning Initiative Committee.  Also, Superintendent Doug Ute will discuss enrollment numbers at John Clem Elementary.  The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. 

HONORING BILL MCCONNELL

Central Ohio Technical College and Ohio State University Newark held a special ceremony Friday morning to honor Next Generation Challenge Campaign Chairman Bill McConnell.  A tree was dedicated at Founders Hall recognizing McConnell’s hard work and dedication. COTC Pres. Dr. Bonnie Coe says a tree is quite fitting. 

COTC Pres. Dr. Bonnie Coe

In April 2010, Granville philanthropists Lou and Gib Reese challenged the community by personally matching all gifts and pledges dollar-for-dollar up to $10 million.  The Next Generation Challenge raised nearly $21 million for scholarships.

FUNDRAISER A BIG SUCCESS

The organizers of Breathe Deep Newark held their 2^nd Annual LUNGevity Walk and Rally Saturday at the Rotary Park Pavilion.  The event raised over $24,000.  The proceeds will benefit those dealing with lung cancer.