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Newark City Council considers ordinance that would make it illegal to sleep or ‘camp’ on public property
Homeless people and others found sleeping on public benches, sidewalks, streets and alleyways – or in a doorway to a public or private property abutting a public sidewalk – could face criminal charges under an ordinance being considered by the Newark City Council Safety Committee. A first offense...
Letter to the Editor: Check engine light 'blinking' for Newark officials 9 months after suit
Kent Mallett’s Dec. 29, 2023, article in The Newark Advocate describes the civil lawsuit filed against the City of Newark, Service Director Dave Rhodes, Superintendent Ralph Prince Jr., and Supervisor Greg Vickers. Nick Curry, a 27-year city employee who works in the street department, filed the suit, alleging conspiracy and harassment.The “check engine light” has been blinking for nearly nine months on the lawsuit because two local judges have recused from the case, but the incriminating...
Reporter’s Notebook: An overdose prevention center in a town just a little bigger than Newark
A version of this was first published by Matter News, 17 Nov 2022. Erik says he comes here to use drugs a few days a week. He was once an IV drug user but now he only smokes. He’s on methadone, so things are not as complicated as they used to be.
Duncan Falls Fire Department Gearing Up for Car Show
DUNCAN FALLS, OH – The Duncan Falls Fire Department is revving up for its 31st Annual Car Show on Sunday, September 1st. Starting at 10:30 AM, car enthusiasts can enjoy a display of trucks, bikes, tractors, cars, and more, all across the street from 397 Oak Street in Duncan Falls. For $10, participants can enter their vehicles into the show. There will be 10 special awards and 75 lottery style prizes to be given away. Registration runs until 1:30 PM, and awards will be handed out at 4:30.
Primrose Retirement Community Hosts End of Summer Bash
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local assisted living facility beat the heat today. Primrose Retirement Community of Zanesville hosted their second annual End of Summer Bash that included a slip and slide, dunk tank, and a water balloon fight. Cassie Riffee, the Sales Director at Primrose, says it wasn’t just...
Granville village, township economic agreement delayed, awaiting more application details
The village of Granville and Granville Township will wait to approve a historic economic agreement that would boost development in the Columbus Road corridor. The Granville Township Trustees held a public hearing Wednesday night on the proposed joint economic development district, or JEDD, between the village and the township, which would increase the area's commercial tax base and shift the tax burden from residents to businesses. ...
Muskingum County Genealogical Society to Relocate
During the remodeling of John McIntire Library, MCCOGS Genealogy Library will move to the Ohio University Zanesville Library in Herrold Hall. The last day the Genealogy Library will be open is Saturday, September 14. We can not take all of our collection because of the space available to us. So...
Granville seeking member for arts commission
The Granville Arts Commission is seeking a community resident who is interested in serving as a representative for Granville Township. The arts commission is a community-based organization dedicated to the enhancement of cultural arts, community character, and interaction for the V\village of Granville and all its residents. The goal of the commission is to...
Roseville's Talk of the Green by Donna Baker
Correction to last week’s news — this reporter stated Roseville Borough would have a fall picnic in September. That picnic has been canceled. However, it is official that Roseville Borough will have another chicken barbecue on Saturday, Sept. 21 so spread the word, more details soon. Recently Mary...
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