It has been a long week for many reasons. The community is a little agitated, at least a part of the community anyway in reference to the John Kemp case but more importantly, what’s going to happen with the John Kemp Rental properties. All the information, up-to-date, can be found here including the background, current situation, the prosecutor’s explanation and the people at risk.

• ‘Tenants are victims’ as Kemp properties face demolition pending city’s decision

The city gave a little bit of a rebuttal to say that nothing can happen with the properties until they come before council.

• City taking hands off approach to Kemp properties for time being

Ok, moving away from Kemp.

Crime

• After the courthouse lighting on Wednesday evening, a man was pulled over by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in Canal Park and ended up fleeing the scene and going into the river. It’s unclear if he slipped of jumped but he got out quickly. Oh yeah, he had a felony warrant out on him. He name hasn’t been released yet. Full Story.
• The Zanesville man involved in an accident on U.S. 40 in Licking County that left a woman dead in July was sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to two felonies on Friday in the Licking County Court of Common Pleas. Full Story.

A few accidents

• A woman lost control of her pickup truck Saturday on I-70 causing it to rollover and land on its top. Full Story.
• A man was trapped in his car after losing control of his vehicle on Adams Lane, hitting a pole and then rolling the truck over. Full Story.
• Tuesday evening, a woman was pulled out of her car after losing control and overturning off the road in multiple feet of water. A few good samaritans helped assist with the situation. Full Story.

Meetings

• City Council passed the first reading of a nuisance abatement ordinance Monday night. The ordinance would allow both police and surrounding residents within 1,000 feet of a chronic nuisance to press charges. Full Story with much more explanation.
• The Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center has had an over 50 percent turnover rate in detention office positions over the past year. The common denominator among departing employees is low wages. During a County Commissioner Meeting, funding was requested to help resolve that issue. Full Story.
• Foodworks Alliance is working to get back in the public eye and help the community. After launching its kitchen in 2015 , the organization has slowed its production but is eager to assist people both locally and far beyond Muskingum County. Full Story.

In the business world

• A century-old downtown building near the courthouse has been razed. Crews began demolition on November 12th, and it is currently unclear what will be done with the property. Full Story.
• The local Harbor Freight building was sold but the company is staying. It just changed ownership so don’t worry. Full Story.

Nominations & awards

• Ohio State Highway Patrol Zanesville Post Trooper Richard Lanning was voted Trooper of the Year by his peers. Lanning has been with OSP for 17 years as he served six years at the Athens Post before coming to Zanesville. Full Story.
• The Muskingum County Community Foundation Council is now accepting nominations for outstanding leaders that serve the community through volunteer work for the Wagner Community Leadership Award. Full Story.

Off the website

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