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Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a robbery in a gas station parking lot in Hebron. On September 10^th at around 10:00 p.m., a female employee was approached by two male suspects wearing ski masks in the parking lot of the Kroger Fuel Center on E. Main St. One suspect told the employee to go back inside the store and open the safe, but she refused and tried to get into her vehicle.  While one suspect prevented her from opening her door the other one grabbed her purse. After a short struggle, the suspects fled with the purse and ran westbound on U.S. 40. If you have information you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 349-6888.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Just a quick reminder for all those who plan to vote in the upcoming November 4 election. Today is the deadline to register to vote or submit a change of address. For more information call the Licking County Board of Elections at 670-5080.

SON ARRESTED IN FATHER’S DEATH

A Newark man, who has been charged with aggravated murder in the death of his 76-year-old father, is expected to make his initial court appearance today. Police arrested Donald Carico II Friday in connection with the death of his father Donald Carico Sr.  A friend of the family called police Friday to say he hadn’t seen the elder Carico in awhile. When police arrived at the home on South 22^nd St. the 46-year-old Carico tried to run but was apprehended. He is being held at the Licking County Justice Center.  Authorities are awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine how and when the father died. 

HONORING FIREFIGHTERS

Governor Strickland issued an order Friday calling for flags to be lowered to half-staff yesterday in observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.  Newark Fire Chief Jack Stickradt says all members of the department understand the risks associated with the job.  

Newark Fire Chief Jack Stickradt 

Chief Stickradt tells KOOL 101.7 News that the last firefighter to die in the line of duty in Newark was Chief Don Skeen back in the 1960’s.

PINK STRIDES

Pink was the color of choice at Saturday's Pink Strides Walk sponsored by the Licking County Health Departments SASS for breast cancer program. Angie Zigan is a local breast cancer survivor who has gone through a long journey since first being being diagnosed last year.  

Breast Cancer Survivor Angie Zigan

Zigan says women who may be diagnosed in the future need to make sure they work with their doctors to come up with the best strategies for fighting the disease and to always lean on their family and friends for support.   According to event organizers the walk raised a little over $1,800 for the breast cancer program.