HOUSE FIRE IN NEWARK
Several fire departments responded to a Thanksgiving night house fire in Newark. According to the Licking County 911 Center, shortly before 10:00 pm, crews were called to a home in the 3000 block of Sharon Valley Road and once on the scene saw smoke coming from the home. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
CRIME STOPPERS
Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a couple of thefts in Newark. According to police, between Oct. 7-20, someone stole electronics from an office located in the 2100 block of Cherry Valley Road. On Oct. 29, someone stole tools valued at $4,500 from a trailer parked at a worksite in the 200 block of Buckingham Street. If you have any information on these crimes call Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.
GUARD MEMBER HAS DIED
One of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot Wednesday just blocks from the White House has died. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, succumbed to her injuries on Thursday. The other guardsman, Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in critical condition. The suspect in the shooting has been identified as a 29-year-old Afghan national. He was also shot, and is being treated at a different hospital.
BLACK FRIDAY
The Black Friday shopping frenzy is underway. Stores and shopping centers across Ohio will be busy today as folks get started on their holiday shopping. Americans are expected to spend tens of billions of dollars now through Cyber Monday.
COURTHOUSE LIGHTING
The 77th Annual Licking County Courthouse Lighting Ceremony takes place tonight on the Courthouse Square in downtown Newark. It will be chilly but Spencer Barker, chairman, Courthouse Lighting Committee says.
Barker invites everyone to come to the Courthouse tonight and enjoy the festivities.
THE GAME
Ohio State travels to Ann Arbor tomorrow to face Michigan. Ohio State coach Ryan Day says his team understands what's on the line.
The Buckeyes have lost four straight to the Wolverines. Saturday's kickoff is set for noon.