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Newark, Ohio is located in Licking County. Zip codes in Newark, OH include 43093, 43055, and 43058. More Newark information.

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7 hrs ago | Newark Advocate

Most children aren't ready for kindergarten

Does your child: Enjoy outdoor play; draw and trace basic shapes; cut with scissors; bounce a ball; or ride a tricycle? Has your child: Had required shots, a dental and vision exam; learned his first and last name and the names of the parents; learned to watch for cars when crossing the street; and to not talk to strangers? Can your child: Use the ... (more)

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Sat Feb 11, 2012

Newark Advocate

Bond set at $20K for man accused of burglary while high

Bond was set at $20,000 for a Newark man accused of breaking into his neighbor's house while high on bath salts.

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Fri Feb 10, 2012

The Advocate

Ex-Newark police officer files grievance over firing

A former Newark police officer fired Feb. 2 after threatening FedEx employees has filed a grievance disputing his dismissal.

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The Advocate

Newark gas leak prompts evacuations

Residents living near 813 Mount Vernon Road are back in their homes after briefly being evacuated because of a gas leak.

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The Advocate

Driver in fatal crash given home stays for good behavior

An 18-year-old driver involved in a fatal crash outside Utica will be permitted home stays for compliance with his community-based correctional facility program.

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LancasterEagleGazette

Many nursing homes unable to shake poor ratings

Natalie says that we need two new little rugs for the kitchen: one at the back door and one at the... One out of every 20 nursing homes in Ohio has been unable to climb out of the ratings basement, according to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

The Advocate

2 transported from Union Township crash

Two men were transported to Columbus hospitals after a crash on Ohio 37 near Beaver Run Road that split a Honda Civic in two.

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Newark Advocate

Public works committee seeks representatives

The District 17 Integrating Committee of the Ohio Public Works Commission is seeking nominations to fill several township and village seats.

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Newark Advocate

Newark man accused in burglary had used bath salts

A Newark man accused of breaking into his neighbors' house while under the influence of bath salts and threatening to kill its inhabitants was arrested Tuesday.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

Portsmouth Daily Times

Burg man pleads no contest to robbery

A Wheelersburg man has been sentenced to six years in prison for the armed robbery of a Newark gas station.

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The Advocate

Former Newark service director seeks city records

The city of Newark will provide some documents sought by former Service Director Dan Coffman in a sweeping public records request, but Law Director Doug Sassen said not everything must be made available.

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NBC4i.com

Girls Approached About Oral Sex Outside Licking Co. Library

Police are investigating a report that a man approached two girls outside a Central Ohio library, asking them about oral sex.

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Central Ohio

Wednesday deals: Panda Express, Logan's Roadhouse, eCoupons:

Good morning! A snowy one here in Nerk today, but here are a few jazzy deals to brighten your day if snow isn't your thing.

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Newark Advocate

Licking County residents concerned about planned ethane pipeline

The basement conference room of the Licking County Administration Building was full Tuesday as residents gathered to learn more about a proposed ethane gas pipeline expected to cut through the county.

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Tue Feb 07, 2012

The Advocate

Park National's Ohio banks post record income

Newark-based Park National Corp. on Tuesday reported a record high in net income for Park National Bank, the subsidiary that consists of 11 community banking divisions in Ohio.

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Newark Advocate

We need to ensure returning soldiers get help they need

I am hearing many pleas for help from families and friends of troops coming back from war.

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Newark Advocate

2 treated at Licking Memorial after Ohio 16 westbound crashes

Two women, taken to Licking Memorial Hospital after several vehicles crashed on Ohio 16 westbound, were treated and released Monday morning.

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The Advocate

Arrest made in scrap metal theft with help from bystander

The Licking County Sheriff's Office apprehended one person and is looking for two others accused of stealing scrap metal from a vacant residence.

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ZanesvilleTimesRecorder.com

State Farm to add employees in Newark

State Farm Insurance announced Monday it will hire 90 employees in Ohio, the majority at its Newark and New Albany facilities.

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Mon Feb 06, 2012

The Advocate

Newark man sentenced to prison for Circle K robbery

A Newark man today was sentenced to a year and a half in prison for robbing a local convenience store.

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