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Former reporter at The Advocate for 37 years, Cubs fan, Purdue fan, Ball State University graduate, table tennis player, Bruce Springsteen fan.
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Pedestrian struck and killed on U.S. Route 40 in Licking County

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Pedestrian struck and killed on U.S. Route 40 in Licking County
Gene Church, 56, of Brownsville was struck and killed by two vehicles on US-40, one of which fled the scene, the highway patrol said.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Heath's Central Park development expected to start in early 2026

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Heath's Central Park development expected to start in early 2026
Residents may start seeing construction begin on the planned 320-acre, $218 million Central Park development in Heath in early 2026.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Newark boys answer wakeup call from Chaminade Julienne, jump to 8-0

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Newark boys answer wakeup call from Chaminade Julienne, jump to 8-0
Newark boys used a 17-0, third-quarter run, rallying past Dayton Chaminade Julienne for a 54-41 holiday tournament final victory.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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How a Silicon Valley dealmaker charmed Trump, giving Intel a lifeline

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How a Silicon Valley dealmaker charmed Trump, giving Intel a lifeline
A meeting with the president this year helped Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan provide needed U.S. buy-in for the chipmaker.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Newark to seek income tax hike for public safety in the spring

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Newark to seek income tax hike for public safety in the spring
Newark wants voters to approve a levy during the May primary that staff say would increase funds for the city's police and fire departments.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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How Newark fire is tackling increasing calls for service amid staffing, budget concerns

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How Newark fire is tackling increasing calls for service amid staffing, budget concerns
Newark fire's calls for service are up as the department continues navigating staffing and resource challenges.
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December 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Newark boys tame talented Tigers during early OCC-Buckeye showdown

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Newark boys tame talented Tigers during early OCC-Buckeye showdown
In a battle of OCC-Buckeye boys unbeatens, host Newark limited Pickerington Central to 34% shooting during a 69-59 win at Jimmy Allen Gymnasium.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Newark taxpayers may pay big over improper use of bodycam| Letter

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Newark taxpayers may pay big over improper use of bodycam| Letter
Newark taxpayers could be on the hook for a lot of money from mediation over civil suit, Dave Froelich writes in a Letter to the Editor.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Amy Acton overtakes Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor race, per new poll

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Amy Acton overtakes Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor race, per new poll
A new poll finds Dr. Amy Action has overtaken Vivek Ramaswamy in the race for Ohio governor. Here are the latest numbers.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Learn about the Newark Advocate's 20 Under 40 of Licking County for 2025

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Learn about the Newark Advocate's 20 Under 40 of Licking County for 2025
The Newark Advocate, in partnership with the Licking County Chamber of Commerce, has released its list of 20 Under 40 honorees for 2025.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Jeff Rath talks time on city council, run for county commissioner seat

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Jeff Rath talks time on city council, run for county commissioner seat
Jeff Rath spoke about his planned run for a Licking County Commissioner seat and reflected on his multiple terms with Newark City Council.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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ICE agent arrested, held on ‘no bond’ order at prosecutor’s request

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ICE agent arrested, held on ‘no bond’ order at prosecutor’s request
Samuel Saxon is charged with felonious assault, strangulation and domestic violence.He pleaded not guilty to all counts.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Former Chillicothe paper mill workers feel left behind after closure

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Former Chillicothe paper mill workers feel left behind after closure
Former employees of the Chillicothe paper mill found themselves at the center of a political storm. In the end, they didn't get what was promised.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Newark changes zoning for Sharon Valley Road assisted living facility

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Newark changes zoning for Sharon Valley Road assisted living facility
A Newark developer's path to build an assisted living facility near Sharon Valley Road is now open after City Council approved a zoning change request.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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Former St. Leonard parishioners: A town hall meeting has been scheduled for noon Wednesday at Murphy Hall, across from St. Francis de Sales. The future of the St. Leonard campus will be discussed. Lunch will be provided.
December 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Will the Showman Arch bridge in Newark reopen? Not a definite 'no,' mayor says

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Will the Showman Arch bridge in Newark reopen? Not a definite 'no,' mayor says
Some residents would like to see the Showman Arich bridge on Cherry Valley Road reopened, but there are multiple factors to consider, the city says.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Steubenville comeback stuns Licking Valley on last-second field goal

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Steubenville comeback stuns Licking Valley on last-second field goal
Steubenville scored 10 points in the final 4:28, nipping Licking Valley 17-14 in a regional semifinal on Cole Bowers' school-record 47-yard field goal
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November 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Jeffrey Epstein wrote Trump 'knew about the girls' and referenced Mar-a-Lago in newly released emails
November 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Licking County Transit increases frequency of Newark's Main Street buses to meet demand

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Licking County Transit increases frequency of Newark's Main Street buses to meet demand
Riders will see more buses stopping along Licking County Transit's Main Street route in Newark to accommodate demand and address capacity limits.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Indian Mound Mall Sears store in Heath has a new tenant creating 'modern training center'

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Indian Mound Mall Sears store in Heath has a new tenant creating 'modern training center'
An apprenticeship program in Heath purchased the former Sears space at the Indian Mound Mall in Heath. The space has sat vacant since 2019.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Newark income tax rejection will result in delayed projects, reduced staffing, city says

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Newark income tax rejection will result in delayed projects, reduced staffing, city says
Nearly 58% of Newark voters said no to a half-percent increase to 2.25% that would help pay for rising costs of city services and employee pay.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Newark Catholic volleyball advances to Division VI state final

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Newark Catholic volleyball advances to Division VI state final
Newark Catholic rallied to beat New Bremen 3-2 on Nov. 6 in a Division VI state semifinal.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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Voters elect Zelazny for Etna Township Trustee, unclear who will join her and Burkholder

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Voters elect Zelazny for Etna Township Trustee, unclear who will join her and Burkholder
Voters elected Rachel Zelazny as a new trustee for Etna Township, but who will join her and Gary Burkholder remains unclear with some votes left.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM