SHOOTER IDENTIFIED

Newark police has released the name of the man who shot up a local bar before turning the gun on himself.  According to police, Robert Larson was drinking at the Eastern Grill at 597 East Main Street Tuesday night when he began arguing with a woman he had dated and another man.  The 39-year-old Larson was told to leave the bar.  That’s when he went to his car, grabbed a gun and started shooting.  By the time officers arrived on the scene they found his body in the parking lot with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

FIRE FUNDS

The Newark Fire Department has received a nice financial shot in the arm.  The department has been awarded $54,300 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program.  The program helps firefighters and other first responder purchase protective equipment, vehicles, and gear.

WARM WEATHER

The past few days of unseasonably warm weather in central Ohio may have you asking what is causing this winter heat wave?  National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Kurz has the answer.  

NWS Meteorologist Mike Kurz

Kurz says the recent models are calling for milder temperatures this month as well, which means we stand a good chance of seeing more rain than snow.

MOBILE COMMUNITY WATCH

The Fairfield County Mobile Watch Community Program is expanding.  The Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the next training academy.  Sheriff Dave Phalen says the members of the Mobile Community Watch Program play an important role in keeping neighborhoods safe.  

Fairfield County Sheriff Dave Phalen 

Call 740-652-7902 if you’d like more information on the Mobile Community Watch Program.

BIG DAY FOR MEYER

Less than three months after accepting the head coaching position, Urban Meyer has emerged with a recruiting class that is considered by many experts to be one of the top five in the country. Despite a 2012 bowl ban, NCAA probation and recruiting limitations, Wednesday, 25 players signed letters of intent to play for the Buckeyes.