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| News Headlines from Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 |
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LIFE BEHIND BARS Terrell Nowlin will spend the rest of his life in prison with no chance for parole. Nowlin, 25, was sentenced Monday in a Muskingum County courtroom for the July 2010 shooting and drowning of Tyler Hardin. In December 2011 Nowlin was found guilty on numerous charges including aggravated murder. His wife Heather previously was sentenced to 25 years behind bars for her role in the murder. LEOPARD DIES AT ZOO The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Columbus Zoo have announced that a male spotted leopard from the Thompson farm in Zanesville was euthanized on Sunday afternoon after sustaining an injury. At about 11:00 a.m. on January 29, a Columbus Zoo keeper was moving the leopard between enclosures to conduct routine feeding and cleaning procedures. The leopard moved through the opening but then unexpectedly darted back as the door was being lowered, striking it on the neck. Upon examination it was determined that the animal had suffered an irreversible spinal cord injury, was unable to breathe on its own, and a decision was made to euthanize the leopard. CRIME STOPPERS ON THE HUNT Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in three recent overnight break-ins at fraternal organizations in Newark. Newark Police reports on January 5, someone broke into the Heath Eagles, located at 1007 Hollander St., and stole cash. On January 16, someone broke into the Elks Lodge, located at 73 N. 3rd St., and stole cash. On January 24, someone broke into the American Legion Post, located at 85 S. 6th St., and stole cash. Anyone with information on these crimes is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 349-6888. SCAM WARNING During the last few days, Licking County Sheriff's Office dispatchers received several complaints from area citizens about telephone scams that are on the rise. Area residents have called in several similar complaints about family members allegedly being jailed in other countries and being asked to wire money immediately to a foreign location. Sheriff's officials urge residents to be very cautious and suspicious of any requests for sending funds to anyone that cannot be positively identified and recognized. PEOPLE FIRST In 2010 the Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities announced that they would be sponsoring a People First chapter.
Advisor Diana Shannon says since its inception roughly 50 people have signed up for People First of Licking County. She says the organization has been a very positive influence on the lives of those involved. FAMILY
HISTORY IS A KEY Staying on top of your health takes more than just eating right and exercising. Experts say many diseases and conditions have genetic components, and a closer look at your family tree can provide vital medical information to protect your health. Amy Sturm, a genetic counselor at Ohio State says learning about your relatives’ health conditions may alert you to possible inherited diseases or risk factors.
Sturm suggests
sharing your family health history with a doctor or genetic
counselor. Medical conditions that run in families include, heart disease,
diabetes, asthma and some types of cancer. |
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