1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (180+ words) A man was found dead Saturday evening after slipping between a boat and the bank of the Erie Canal in the village of Newark, police said. Newark police responded to the canal near Van Buren Street at about 6:12 p.m. and arrived…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (193+ words) Village officials, educators, tourism leaders and disability advocates are working together on a new initiative designed to make Newark more accessible and welcoming for residents and visitors of all abilities. A local core team has been assembled to guide the…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (178+ words) Flowers, fresh mulch and cleanup crews spread across Newark last week as residents, volunteers and local businesses joined together for the village’s 20th annual Community Pride Day. The annual event, held May 16, brought volunteers into neighborhoods, parks and business districts throughout…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (203+ words) Families in Wayne County will have an opportunity this week to check in on their child’s development at a free community event focused on early childhood health. “Get Ready to Grow,” a program offering developmental screenings for children ages 12 to…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (205+ words) Big redevelopment plans in Newark are inching ahead, but patience is key, according to the Finger Lakes Times, as Mayor Jonathan Taylor says progress under the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative takes time. The largest project, Coventry Commons, will turn a…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (333+ words) A major housing project in Newark is facing delays after environmental contamination was discovered on parts of the site, forcing a temporary halt to some construction earlier this year. Work at Coventry Commons, a $60 million redevelopment on Harrison Street, was…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (169+ words) Residents will have another chance to weigh in on the future of Newark’s waterfront as village officials prepare to host a second public workshop focused on proposed improvements and long-term planning. The session, part of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program,…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (210+ words) A parolee released earlier this month is back in custody after a chaotic chain of events in Newark that ended with a crash into a home and a hours-long standoff. Police say the incident began Friday night when officers attempted…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (120+ words) A Newark man is facing misdemeanor charges after police say he followed a victim across multiple towns and counties, prompting fears for their safety. Jazavier A. Garcia, 25, was arrested March 15 following an investigation into a reported domestic incident that escalated beyond…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago   (184+ words) Volunteers across Newark will come together next month for a village-wide cleanup and beautification effort as Community Pride Day returns for its 20th year. The annual “Color Our Community with Pride” event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, with residents, businesses and…...