Michaela Sumner

Recovering journalist | @LakewoodLocalSD + @OhioState alum | Formerly @NewarkAdvocate, @ChilliGaz + @JDNews

[Michaela Sumner @michaelasumner_]

@BenLanka @HCEOhio @kmallett1958 Wow that’s huge news!!! Way to go Kent!

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[Michaela Sumner @michaelasumner_]

@kmallett1958 Congrats Kent!! Well earned!

[Dave Weidig @grover5675]

My story and photos on a pretty special place, and people:
As Hebron Elementary closes, Lakewood fondly remembers its 'old girl' https://t.co/fptD0eSCV1 via ⁦⁦@NewarkAdvocate⁩ ⁦@LWHSLancers⁩ ⁦@LancerBaseballs⁩ ⁦@LakewoodLSD_HS⁩ ⁦@HebronLakewood⁩

[Michaela Sumner @michaelasumner_]

@SCTobias Aww I wish I had a screenshot of mine ☹️

[Michaela Sumner @michaelasumner_]

@RealWomenLvSpts Hi! I’ve since moved on from The Advocate, but you may be able to find it on their website. If not, check the Licking County Common Pleas Court website.

[Ohio Dept of Health @OHdeptofhealth]

Snow Prep: ❄
✔check on neighbors
✔charge cell phones
✔ find flashlights (check batteries)
✔ follow local officials, @Ohio_EMA, @OHPublicSafety, @OHWxAwareness, @ODOT_Statewide

#WinterSafety
https://t.co/3dCCBr3U7u

[Michaela Sumner @michaelasumner_]

Just made my pre-storm grocery trip for toddler-friendly foods for my favorite little guy. 💙

[Ohio Dept of Health @OHdeptofhealth]

While you’re out stocking up for #WinterStormElliott, think about adding some fresh fruits and veggies like bananas, apples, carrots, and bell peppers to your list. These don’t need to be refrigerated or cooked to eat!

[Michaela Sumner @michaelasumner_]

I’m thankful to those who allowed me to share their stories. Many of them will stay with me for the rest of my life. This is very bittersweet because I’m also leaving the journalism industry. I hope it’s not forever, but for now -30-

[Michaela Sumner @michaelasumner_]

Some personal news: Today was my last with .@NewarkAdvocate. It was an incredible honor to work for the community I was raised in, and I’m grateful to have worked among some of the best.

[NewarkAdvocate.com @NewarkAdvocate]

Court filings say the charges were dismissed because conflicting surveys done since the initial filings led to a property line dispute. https://t.co/Vexk8ayVzI

[NewarkAdvocate.com @NewarkAdvocate]

The new appointment to interim fire chief marks at least six fire chiefs the village has had since 2018. https://t.co/WpC5WdsZQd

[Michaela Sumner @michaelasumner_]

Half of precincts reporting in Licking County currently. #nanow

[NewarkAdvocate.com @NewarkAdvocate]

Two members of West Licking Joint Fire District were recently deployed to Florida to help communities in the aftermath of hurricane Ian. https://t.co/ZhLviIbPo8

[CBS News @CBSNews]

This marching band makes mesmerizing formations – including a man playing piano 🎶

[NewarkAdvocate.com @NewarkAdvocate]

About a dozen units have responded to the Licking County Justice Center for a reported mass casualty incident. https://t.co/aazKsnDSzx

[Michaela Sumner @michaelasumner_]

Valley is going to return students to their home rooms and do a head count before parents can pick them up. #nanow

[Michaela Sumner @michaelasumner_]

Scanner traffic: officer regarding Licking Valley reports of active shooter, “no shots fired and no injuries to anyone. We’re going through our procedures to make sure the buildings are safe…” #nanow

[Michaela Sumner @michaelasumner_]

Newark city schools report they were briefly placed on lockdown as a precaution earlier today due to the Licking Valley incident. Lockdown has since been lifted. #nanow

[Michaela Sumner @michaelasumner_]

#nanow

[Sheriff Randy Thorp @rthorp45]

Licking Valley students are being returned to their respective buildings and can be released to parents at those locations.