CRIME STOPPERS

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in an act of vandalism in Newark. The Newark Police Department reports, during the overnight hours on Saturday, Aug. 22, a suspect damaged a Flock camera located near Ohio 16 and Hudson Avenue. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.

EMA RESOURCE CENTER

The Licking County Emergency Agency will be hosting another Multi-Agency Resource Center today and Thursday from 12:00-7:00 p.m. at Hebron New Life Community Center. This Resource Center is open to any Licking County resident who was affected by the Aug. 20 flooding. Multiple agencies and organizations will be on-site to connect residents with available resources, services, and recovery assistance.

NEWARK WOMAN IS INDICTED

A 44-year-old Newark woman accused of taking part in a gun theft in Newark has been indicted. Hydie Woltz faces a number of charges including burglary and robbery for her alleged role in the heist from a home on Mount Vernon Road. Woltz remains held on $150,000 bond.

TALKING CHARLIE HUSTLE

Award-winning author Keith O'Brien is coming to The Weathervane Playhouse on Thursday, Sept. 24 to discuss his book – Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and The Last Glory Days of Baseball.

Kent Daniels, Empowered Minds Coordinator, Licking County Library, said the event is free and open to the public. For more information visit the Licking County Library or Weathervane Playhouse websites.

HIGH COST OF DAYCARE

A new survey by nonpartisan policy research and advocacy organization Groundwork Ohio finds 76% of Ohio voters feel the ability to find and afford quality childcare is a major problem.

President/CEO Lynanne Gutierrez, said with the November election looming childcare is one issue that candidates can't afford to ignore.

HEBRON PIE FESTIVAL

The annual Hebron Pie Festival takes place Saturday, Sept. 12. The fun gets underway with the Hebron Pie Festival 5K Run/Walk at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Parade at 11:00 a.m. There will be live entertainment throughout the day, pie eating contests, and a beer tent. For more information visit the Village of Hebron's Facebook page.