Charles Harold Soder, of Zanesville, formerly of Newark, enlisted at age 15 in the U.S. Army as 18-year-old Frank Charles Fergus. He died in 1918.

Former Newark police officer William Gorman's sister, Mary, testified at his murder trial in the city's first line-of-duty death that he was a drunk.

Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for an 18-year-old in connection with a Newark rape charge. Court documents say that Chandler Green, of Newark, allegedly raped a person between Nov. 9 and Nov. 11. Green is described as a 5 foot 11 inches tall Caucasian man, weighing around 210 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Estimated for a May opening, The Picklr’s pickleball facility will take over one half of the former Kmart space at 301 College Square. The facility will boast 12 courts, outdoor surfacing, a pro shop and opportunities for private events, tournaments and drop-in play. The company also will implement an AI coaching service.

The last of Jake Quackenbush's four 3-pointers Sunday beat the buzzer to give Newark a 50-47 victory against Beavercreek.

B-Wear Sportswear announced Friday it is shutting down its online store and closing its Newark location in the coming months

The Licking County Emergency Warming Center Task Force has announced the opening of a warming center to provide shelter for individuals seeking refuge from the

Central Ohio school districts have announced school closures for Wednesday as frigid cold sticks around the region.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced Friday that he is selecting Lt. Gov. Jon Husted (R) to fill the Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance. DeWine made the announcement at a press

Par Excellence STEM Academy will host its annual Day of Service Community Breakfast 8-10 a.m. Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, at the Reese Center.

Blair product Shayne Van Ness, ranked No. 4 at 149, returns to New Jersey. The Nittany Lions feature three national champions in 174-pounder Levi Haines; Carter Starocci, a four-time winner, at 184; and heavyweight Greg Kerkvliet and finalists Beau Bartlett (141) and Mitchell Messinbrink (165).

Ohio, known as the Buckeye State, is located in the Midwest of the United States. The state is known for its rich history and vibrant culture scene. With a diverse population of about 11.9 million spread across its major cities,