Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb says they have come to a decision on one of two recent proposals to increase funds for road and bridge repairs.  

Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb

The Commissioners had also considered raising the license plate permissive tax by as much as $10, but that appears to be on the back-burner for the time being.  Bubb said they would ask the Licking County Prosecutor’s office to prepare a resolution proposing the conveyance fee increase.

METH LAB BUST

Bond has been set at $100,000 for a 48-year-old Lancaster woman and 38-year-old Lancaster man following a meth lab bust on Sunday.  Joyce Rigby and Michael Smith are facing various drug charges.  Lancaster Police discovered the meth lab at an apartment in the 200 block of Perry Street.

FREE HEALTH SCREENING

This is National Women’s Health Week and the Licking County Health Department is reminding women of several free health screening services that may be available to them throughout the year.  The health department is able to offer free pap tests and free mammograms for qualified women in the following counties: Licking, Delaware, Fayette, Fairfield, Franklin, Madison, Pickaway, and Union.Visit www.lickingcohealth.org for additional information.  

OHIO REACH PROGRAM

Universities, community colleges and technical schools across the state are helping former foster youth seeking a higher education.  As part of the Ohio Reach Program, liaisons are helping guide these young adults through their college years.  Attorney General Mike DeWine says it can be a struggle for former foster youths because they can’t simply call mom or dad when they need help.  

Attorney General Mike DeWine

DeWine recently announced a $1 million in funding for the Ohio Reach Program, which is coming from Ohio’s portion of the National Mortgage Settlement.

LCCH RAFFLE

Licking County Coalition for housing is raffling off two tickets to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for this year’s Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26.   Raffle tickets are one for $10.00 and three for $25.00.  They can be purchased by calling 740-345-1970 or online at www.lcchousing.org. The drawing will be held at noon on Wednesday, May 22. You need not be present to win.