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Downtown Newark church showers unhoused people with compassion
The ministry is equipped with five generously-sized showers, each cleaned after every use. Adjacent to the showers are sinks, a large mirror and hair dryers.
See the Granville house as old as the United States
The home hosted Presidents James Madison and Andrew Jackson, and remained standing after an attempted arson by Benedict Arnold in the American Revolution.
MagLiteracy: Sharing the literacy love
MagLiteracy, a Johnstown-based nonprofit, hopes to bridge the literacy gap by providing reading materials for all ages and interests to “end poverty of the mind, heart and pocket.”
Photo gallery: Sons of the American Revolution honor Granville revolutionary war vets
The Hocking Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution honored five veterans in a grave marking ceremony Saturday, May 4.
Local News
Fairies return to Infirmary Mound Park for annual migration
The fairy trail officially opened for the season on May 5 and will remain open until September this year.
Classified: Newark nonprofit offers support to survivors of domestic violence
Classified’s efforts include a range of services to support victims, including financial assistance through apartment application fees, security deposits and even pet fees – a service not commonly provided by other organizations.
Road crew’s shocking discovery of ‘female legs’ in trash bag leads to even more surprises
The legs belong to a ‘discarded sex doll,’ according to a police report.
Lynd Fruit Farm experimenting with ‘regenerative agriculture;’ brings cattle to the pastures
Andy Lynd grew up around conventional agriculture — fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides — and is ready to restore soil health and biodiversity to his family farm.
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Arts and Culture
Newark Book Fest coming to Canal Market District
The Book Fest will have tables for authors to showcase their work and sell their books, as well as network with other authors.
The heart within a hive: Parent volunteers at the Central Ohio Youth Ballet
Central Ohio Youth Ballet dancers are preparing for their upcoming spring performance, “Dance Alive! 2024,” on May 10 and 11.
Tunes and Tales helps Licking County children discover new stories and new music
Every third Saturday of the month, the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra (NGSO) hosts a free “Tunes and Tales” event at the Licking County Public Library.
WATCH: Newark artist Emily Sekerak found her ‘soul medium’ in printmaking
“When I finally found printmaking I knew that was the medium for me.”
Sports
Pau Hana: “Work completed” by Licking County swimmers
Pau Hana Swim Team, founded in 1968, is a local club swim team that practices out of the Trumbull Aquatics Center at Denison University in Granville, Ohio.
As a local rugby program grows, so do the relationships among its players
The Warrior Rugby program for Southwest Licking School District students has made significant strides since its inaugural 2016 season.
After March Madness losses, the Shumate sisters plan for next season
The final buzzer has sounded for the Shumate sisters this season.
From Newark High School to March Madness: Two sisters shooting for national glory
Katie Shumate, a senior at Kent State, and her younger sister, Emma, a sophomore at Ohio State, will both get to participate in this year’s Big Dance, hoping to bring a national championship to their home state of Ohio.