LYONS — The two candidates squaring off in a Republican primary for Wayne County judge agree that experience is a factor in the election.
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NEWARK — A retail spot at Newark Plaza formerly occupied by the now-defunct Stage Stores chain is getting new life.
NEWARK — Canal development takes center stage in plans to revitalize Newark’s downtown.
NEWARK — Kari Hamelinck, who has served as assistant principal at Newark Middle School since July 2021, will soon become principal of Lincoln School in July.
NEWARK — There were over 234 participants at the 7th Annual Laurel House 5K Walk/Run ON June 11. Rochester Regional Health was Platinum Sponsor of the event held under clear skies, starting in front of the Newark Post Office and ending at the entrance to the Alex Eligh Community Center parking lot.
NEWARK — Wayne Arts will participate in the ninth annual Wine, Craft Beverage, and Artisan Festival scheduled for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at T. Spencer Knight Canal Port.
NEWARK — The Wayne County New York Genealogical Society (WCNYGS) is gearing up to help Wayneconians — past and present — celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Wayne County through its genealogy project “Pioneering Families of Wayne County 1783-1899.” It begins in January 2023 an…
NEWARK — The Free Lunch Program at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church provides grab-and-go lunches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and every other Friday, between 11 a.m. and noon.
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NEWARK — Mayor Jonathan Taylor fended off a challenge from the village’s former police chief to gain the Republican nomination at the GOP Caucus Thursday night at Newark High School.
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NEWARK — Jonathan Taylor has served as Newark’s mayor for eight years — and he’d like to do so for another four.
NEWARK — Wayne County Sheriff Rob Milby says that despite what some people may be reading on social media, there is no evidence the group of four accused of attacking a Newark teen in early May is part of an organized criminal gang.
LYONS — The Wayne County sheriff’s office has identified the woman who was killed in a two-vehicle accident May 20 on Route 31, just west of the former village limits.
NEWARK — The Newark Downtown Revitalization Initiative committee is moving ahead on its July deadline to develop a plan for using $10 million in state funding to spur business development in the village.
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NEWARK — The community has been calling for more monitoring of the canal area in downtown Newark following the assault of a teen and vandalism of a mural.
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NEWARK — Several people have been arrested in connection with the alleged assault and robbery of a local teen last week.
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NEWARK — Several people have been arrested in connection with the alleged assault and robbery of a local teen last week.
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LYONS — The Wayne County sheriff's office is investigating a two-vehicle fatal accident late Friday morning on Route 31.
NEWARK — The recent attack of a young man with autism in the parking lot of a Newark hotel has brought unwanted media attention to the village.
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NEWARK — Wayne County’s sheriff is indicating arrests are imminent in the apparent gang assault of a local teen last week.
NEWARK — The Newark Rotary Club has completed an international service project providing clean water, sanitation and economic development to the rural community of Tabi, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
NEWARK — Newark Middle School presents a production of “Willy Wonka Kids.” Enjoy the imaginative musical based on the Roald Dahl classic.
NEWARK — Musical oriented seniors at Newark High School will have one more scholarship opportunity starting in 2022 with the establishment of the Daniel Bailey Scholarship Fund.
National Public Health Week — April 4-10 — is a great time to remind the community of the roles and responsibilities of the local health department. Just as your healthcare provider focuses on your health, your local health department focuses on the health of your community.
NEWARK — The local planning committee for Newark’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding is hosting a survey to gather input on the revitalization of the downtown area.
NEWARK — The village has converted sludge from its wastewater treatment plant into composting material for awhile now.
NEWARK — The village is hosting the first of three public workshops on its Downtown Revitalization Initiative award at 6 p.m. March 16 at Newark High School.
NEWARK — A local woman who admitted stealing more than $15,000 in workers’ compensation benefits payable to her deceased mother will be spending a few days behind bars.
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NEWARK — Folks eat a whole lot of fish in these parts during the Lenten season, but no one is sure what Angel Buyan offers at her ice cream shop qualifies as seafood.
NEWARK — Newark’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative Local Planning Committee is seeking proposals for privately sponsored projects to be considered for DRI funding.
SYRACUSE — On Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, Gabriella Taylor from Wayne County was named the 2022-2023 New York State Dairy Ambassador during a ceremony livestreamed from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA in Syracuse. Taylor formerly served as the Wayne County Dairy Princess since …
NEWARK — In December, village officials celebrated the long-coveted $10 million prize in the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
NEWARK — Looking to get in a bit of exercise, get outside or meet with new people?
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NEWARK — Don’t try to stop Suzie from getting to her appointed rounds at CrossPark Family Restaurant.
NEWARK — A Geneva man has been arrested following an investigation into last weekend’s shooting at Tommy Boy’s Bar.
NEWARK — At a special election Feb. 8, Newark Central School District residents OK’d a $15.4 million capital project that should have no impact on taxes.
NEWARK — Newark Middle School band and vocal musicians were hoping to raise at least $200 for the Common Threads non-profit children’s’ clothing closet housed in the Woodlane Community Church.
NEWARK — A man is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries in Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, the result of a gunshot wound.
NEWARK — When Lagana Plumbing and Heating owner Mitch Ruffalo received a call about a local non-profit in a bind, he decided to help.
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LYONS — Larry Hartwell didn’t have to look very far to find exactly the right lift chairs he and his wife needed.
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The second-graders flood into their Clyde-Savannah Elementary School classroom, colorful bookbags in tow, shucking their winter coats, opening their lockers.
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After record warmth in December and a relatively tame January thus far, it appears “real winter weather” has arrived.
MILLINGTON, Tenn. — A Newark native is serving aboard USS Harry S. Truman, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier deployed in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests, security and stability in Europe and Africa.
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NEWARK — Newark Central School District residents will vote on a proposition next month that, if approved, authorize a $15.4 million capital project that would address boiler, air conditioning and related improvements in all five school district buildings.
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NEWARK — Bill and Debbie Doran’s success with Grind-On Coffee Co. on South Main Street is a story of perseverance and an example of what Newark officials hope can be replicated following its $10 million win in the state’s 2021 Downtown Revitalization Initiative program.
NEWARK — The village Police Department, Reliant Federal Credit Union, and Newark Rotary joined hands and hearts recently to provide monetary contributions to make the holiday season a little brighter for 26 children from 14 local families.
NEWARK — The village said it has been awarded two more state grants for infrastructure projects.
NEWARK — The village has received a $763,000 state grant to help replace a “critical” culvert on Blue Cut Road, which connects with Route 31.
NEWARK — Ultralife Corp. said it has purchased a Canadian battery maker that will help the Newark-based company expand into new markets.
There certainly is no shortage of subjects to write about these days — the upcoming holidays; Covid, mask mandates, and the omicron variant; Left vs. Right; development of the former Legion property in Geneva — but last week’s “Pub Chat” drew an unusually large number of comments.
NEWARK — The Wayne County sheriff’s office said a Lyons man is the victim of last week’s homicide in Newark.