Newark Community Pulse

Westerman Inc.'s Hebron move adds 135 jobs and $8.42 million in annual payroll while investing $39.4 million in a vacant facility.

• Positions Licking...

Licking County residents submitted a record 50 bats for rabies testing this year—five times the usual number—with 30 arriving in August alone. None...

Heavy rain threatens Licking County with flash flooding possible through this afternoon.

• Timing: Flood watch active from midnight Sept. 16 until...

Initial reports confirmed one fatality and a full closure of State Route 37 at Blacks Road after a multi-vehicle crash involving first responders from...

Two major festivals this weekend will spike traffic on SR 13, I-70, and SR 40 in Licking County.

• Peak times: Expect heaviest flows 10 a.m.–2 p.m....

Newark City Schools earned a 2.5-star rating, unchanged from last year.

• The scale runs from 1 (worst) to 5 (best), with top local performers at 5...

CenterPoint Energy is selling its Ohio natural gas business to National Fuel Gas Company for $2.6 billion, affecting around 335,000 customers in west...

Freshman Duke Finch scored both Hornets touchdowns on just four carries in their 27-12 Week 4 loss, totaling 74 rushing yards. Coach Ryan Sayers calls...

Licking County residents face a flood watch from 8 a.m. Sept. 12 through midnight Sept. 13 as storms target areas along and southeast of I-71.

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Central Ohio's weekend forecast brings scattered showers Saturday with a 60% chance and possible light thunder, but Sunday improves to just a 20% rain...

The tornado warning for southeastern Licking County, including areas near Hebron and Newark, has expired after the storm moved east.

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Severe thunderstorms are redeveloping this afternoon across the Ohio Valley, fueled by hot, humid air. Northeast Ohio residents should monitor for...

Licking County posted the highest job growth among the nation's 376 largest counties, with employment rising 3.6% from March 2025 to March 2026.

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Join fellow Newark residents at the Unity in the Community gathering in City Parks today from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for connection and participation in this local event.

Severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for Northeast Ohio this evening. Expect possible 60 mph straight-line winds and brief flash flooding from heavy rain—stay alert and avoid low-lying areas.

Surge Jobs is hiring Woodworking Machine Operators locally, targeting Newark workers skilled in manufacturing or CNC equipment.

• Key duties: operate...

• Today: High near 90 with late-day storms possible; mostly dry until evening
• Tonight: Scattered storms arrive late with severe risk (winds, hail);...

Newark's Air Quality Index is now rated Moderate.

Licking Memorial Hospital's new 39,000-square-foot event center opens late October, offering dedicated space for community health events and employee...

A major disaster declaration would activate FEMA's Individual Assistance program, unlocking grants for temporary housing, home repairs, rental...