FATAL CRASH

A 48-year-old Newark man died in a crash on Ohio 16 Tuesday night. According to the Granville Post of the State Patrol, shortly after 6:00 p.m., Robert Lentz was traveling east on SR16 in the construction zone in Granville Township, when he drove off the left side of the road, struck a construction barrel and embankment and rolled over. Lentz was transported to Licking Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The crash is under investigation.

FATAL FIRE

One person was found dead inside a burning home in New Lexington Tuesday morning. According to police, around 11:00 a.m., emergency crews responded to a house fire in the 100 block of East Jefferson Street and upon arrival saw smoke coming from the home. They were told an individual was inside the home. They entered the home and found the victim. The victim's name and age has not been released. The cause is under investigation.

DEALING WITH E-BIKES

Some Newark residents have complained that the police department has not done enough to curb the dangerous behavior of riders of E-bikes and other types of bikes. Deputy Chief Darrin Logan addressed the issue at the recent city council meeting.

Mayor Jeff Hall didn't hold back when discussing the matter.

Deputy Chief Logan said the police department completed training for 12 more officers as bike patrol certified officers and they will be deployed in areas where they have received complaints.

NEWARK MAN IS INDICTED

Luke Hummel, the Newark man charged in connection with a double stabbing, has been indicted. Hummel, 18, faces a host of charges including attempted murder in connection with a May 28 incident at a home in the 100 block of Second Street in Mary Ann Township. Hummel is being held on $1 million bond.

100 DEADLIEST DAYS OF SUMMER

Governor Mike DeWine, along with other state officials, is urging all Ohioans to pay attention while driving during the summer months.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol estimates that around one-third of total traffic fatalities in any given year normally happen between the end of May and the beginning of September.

LMHS IS HOSTING A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

The community is invited to a free Active•Fit Youth Wellness Event and Family Movie Night on Friday, June 12, on the grounds of the Licking Memorial Health Systems Pataskala Health Campus, located at One Healthy Place off Broad Street in Pataskala. The Active•Fit Youth Wellness Event, which includes inflatable fun areas and games, will take place from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The Disney film, Zootopia 2, will begin at dusk. Free snacks and beverages will be provided during both events. If inclement weather causes the need to reschedule, the event will take place on Friday, June 19. Pets, tobacco products, and alcoholic beverages are not permitted.