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🌱 What we know about the deadly fire at Heath’s Mitchell Retirement Village

Heath, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Heath! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the deadly fire at Heath’s Mitchell Retirement Village
  • How Heath and other Licking County teams fared on May 12

Also on today's calendar: Celebrating Hebron Art Ribbon Cutting and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy; a few morning showers, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cool, temps: high: 60, low: 42.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Licking County coroner IDs woman killed in Heath retirement home fire (newarkadvocate.com) — A 74-year-old resident died after a fire early May 11 at Bill E. Mitchell Retirement Village in Heath, where firefighters found her first-floor apartment engulfed in flames. Four other residents suffered minor injuries, but crews contained the blaze to one unit and evacuated dozens of neighbors to a nearby church while the state fire marshal investigates.
   

• Roundup: Mahoney blanks Johnstown, but Johnnies bounce back big time (newarkadvocate.com) — Heath’s baseball team nearly dug out of an early 5-0 hole at Sheridan on May 12, but fell 5-3 despite strong relief pitching from Macksen Matthews. The wider Licking County roundup also highlights standout softball and baseball performances from nearby schools like Licking Heights, Johnstown, Watkins Memorial, and Granville Christian.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • Manufacturers' Council May Meeting *This event is for Manufacturers Only
    Licking County Chamber of Commerce Address: Kaiser Aluminum 600 Kaiser Drive Heath, OH 43056 Attendees will sign in at the guard shack and follow the signs to the Main Office parking lot. OPTIONAL facility tour dress code: Pants Long sleeve shirt Closed-toe shoes Required PPE provided
    11:30 am
  • GACC Board Meeting
    Granville Township Village of Granville offices.
    3:15 pm
  • Business After Hours - Cherry Valley Hotel Patio
    Granville Township Cherry Valley Hotel 2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE Newark, OH 43055
    5:00 pm
  • LEG 4th Carter Parent Night
    Newark City Schools Newark, OH 43055
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I need power washing at a reasonable price that will include window washing.
    No fly by night person who doesn’t know what’s up because I can’t afford having damage. Thanks folks. (Nextdoor Heathwood and North Heath)
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Heath. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Heath. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Heath here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newark

  • County commissioner hopefuls McLeish, Van Buren set sights on November (newarkadvocate.com)
  • Licking County estimates 13% of residents use marijuana (newarkadvocate.com)
  • Big wins for Newark City Schools: Hillview earns 5‑Star honor, NHS students clean up the city (mountvernonnews.com)

Granville

  • Custom-built masterpiece in Granville hits the market at $1.5 million (nbc4i.com)

Ok Heath! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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