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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Republican Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will succeed Vice President-elect J.D. Vance in the U.S. Senate, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday. DeWine’s decision ends months of jockeying among top Ohio Republicans for the coveted seat,

Coming off a loss at Reynoldsburg, the host Wildcats forced 17 turnovers and shot 60% from the floor in the 63-37 OCC-Buckeye victory.

A snow squall warning has been issued for parts of central Ohio, bringing potentially dangerous driving conditions. The National Weather Service in Wilmington issued the warning until 7:45 p.m. for parts of Franklin, Delaware and Licking counties.

Ohio State remains undefeated as we hit the midseason point, but can its successes continue later in the season?

Ohio Lt. Gov Jon Husted (R) speaks during a news conference on Jan. 21, 2022 in Newark, Ohio. (Paul Vernon, Associated Press file) Husted was the subject of speculation about possible Senate ...