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…...

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…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago   (145+ words) The Village of Newark has added a familiar face to its workforce, hiring Carlos Martinez as a full-time heavy equipment operator in the Department of Public Works. Martinez, who first joined the department as an intern in spring 2025 through Wayne-Finger…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (220+ words) The Village of Newark announced two new hires for municipal positions, including a code enforcement officer and a wastewater treatment plant trainee. David LaDuque will serve as code enforcement officer, while Chris Carmestro joins the wastewater treatment plant as an…...