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News Headlines for Friday, December 12
WARMING CENTER
The Licking County Warming Center at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will open Saturday at 5:30 pm and will remain open until 8:30 am on Sunday. It will reopen Sunday at 5:30 pm and remain open until 8:30 am on Monday. The Warming Center is located at 592 West Main Street in Newark.
WINTER STORM WATCH
A Winter Storm Watch goes into effect Saturday morning with the snow expected to fly not long after.
Allen Randall, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service said in addition to the snow bitterly cold temperatures are in the forecast for Saturday night and Sunday morning.
COLUMBUS MAN FACES SEX CHARGE
A Licking County grand jury has returned a multi-count indictment against a 19-year-old Columbus man accused of engaging in sex with a 15-year-old girl, and leading police on chase. Wesley Lees faces 14 counts including unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor following his arrest last month. Detectives believe Lees may have engaged in unlawful conduct with other juvenile victims that have yet to be identified. He is being held on $250,000 bond.
A SLIGHT DROP IN UNEMPLOYMENT
Ohio's unemployment rate was 4.8% in September, down from 5.0% in August, according to figures released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The national unemployment rate for September was 4.4 percent.
UPGRADES AT 62/37 INTERSECTION
Thursday evening, the Licking County Transportation Improvement District, along with others, hosted a public meeting to present the proposed improvements for the US. 62/Ohio 37 intersection.
Bill Lozier, with the TID, said these upgrades will take care of short term needs, but there are medium and long term needs that will still need to be addressed.
CHANGES FOR KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, students entering Kindergarten must be 5 years old by August 1 to enroll in Newark City Schools. Currently, a child must be 5 years old by September 30 to enroll. The Board of Education adopted this change in policy at their meeting earlier this week.
INDOOR FARMERS MARKET
More than 20 vendors will be on hand for today’s Indoor Farmers Market at The Arcade in downtown Newark. The market is open from 4:00-7:00 pm.