Newark News

NEWARK -- Lee D. Heckman has joined the Newark law firm of Reese, Pyle, Drake & Meyer, PLL, as an associate attorney.

Wed, Jul 01, 2009. 03:51 PM The Licking County Crime Stoppers organization is offering a reward for help in solving the murder of an area woman.

NEWARK -- The Ohio State University at Newark Board of Trustees recently elected new officers and reappointed three members for additional terms for the 2009-10 academic year, according to a press release.

NEWARK -- A former Utica man convicted in a Florida beating death has been brought back to Newark to face a 2008 indictment that alleges he set a man on fire.

Thursday, July 2, 2009 1:43 PM WCLT News Staff Newark City Schools has identified the two finalists for superintendent.

HEATH - Licking County's sole alleged murder in the first half of 2009 - the strangulation of a 46-year-old Heath woman - remains an open investigation.

NEWARK -- Newark's Division of Water and Wastewater Sewer Maintenance Department recently received the collection system of the year safety award at the annual conference of the Ohio Water Environment Association.

Newark police asked for your help to find two suspects who were caught on surveillance tape damaging flower pots, benches and trash cans.

WHAT Newark Library film club for students in grades nine through 12. During the five-week session, a movie will be created to celebrate the Teen Summer Reading theme, 'Express Yourself @ Your Library.' WHEN 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 13, 16, 20, 21 and 23 WHERE Newark Library, 101 W. Main St.

NEWARK - A committee of coaches, principals, parents and community members will begin interviewing six candidates for the Newark High School athletic director Wednesday afternoon.

NEWARK - One Newark City Schools superintendent candidate has withdrawn from the race, leaving the Board of Education with five interviews, which began today.

GRANVILLE - For years, motorists traveling between Newark and western parts of the county have been confused by the numbering system linking Ohio 16 and Ohio 161.

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill management positions for offices throughout Ohio, including in Newark.

NEWARK -- Bond has been set at $1 million for a Licking County man accused of plotting to kill his estranged wife and himself.

Licking County officials hope that changes to the way the state selects highway projects will put an interchange proposal for Cherry Valley Road and Rt.

Elgin Local Schools Superintendent Doug Ute is among six finalists for the position of superintendent of Newark City Schools, according to Newark City Schools' Web site.

NEWARK -- A new local Nar-Anon Family Group began June 17. The group will have weekly meetings at The Cottage at Sheryl L. Kraner, Esq.

NEWARK - In order to accommodate an increase in demand, The Main Place in downtown Newark expects to expand this year.

Thursday, June 25, 2009 2:57 PM WCLT News Staff The Newark school board has identified six candidates to replace Keith Richards as superintendent.

NEWARK - A former district transportation director has been indicted for theft in office.