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Newark, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Newark! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Newark students just earned honors and cleaned up the city
- How a brief courthouse escape shut down Newark City Schools districtwide
- Newark hero who saved three from fire earns statewide recognition
Also on today's calendar: D10 - JH LG - Licking Valley and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cool, temps: high: 60, low: 40.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Big wins for Newark City Schools: Hillview earns 5‑Star honor, NHS students clean up the city (mountvernonnews.com) — Newark families can celebrate Hillview Elementary earning the state’s top 5‑Star rating while Newark High School students fanned out across city parks for a large‑scale cleanup. More than 130 teens spent May 8 mulching and picking up trash, underscoring Newark City Schools’ focus on both academic excellence and hands‑on community service that directly benefits local neighborhoods. 
2. Newark man faces new charges after escape prompts school lockdown (newarkadvocate.com) — A Newark man’s alleged escape from Licking County Municipal Court on April 29 triggered a districtwide awareness-level lockdown at Newark City Schools, briefly restricting building access while classes continued. Police say he was caught about an hour later nearby, and he now faces an additional escape charge with bond set at $100,000 while he remains in the county jail.
3. Central Ohio honorees recognized at Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame & Awards Ceremony (abc6onyourside.com) — A Central Ohio resident who rescued three people from a burning Newark home last August has been honored with the Ohio Fire Service Citizens Award at a statewide ceremony in Columbus. Officials say he twice entered the smoke-filled house without protective gear, while another longtime fire educator was also recognized for decades of service.
4. Roundup: Mahoney blanks Johnstown, but Johnnies bounce back big time (newarkadvocate.com) — Newark High’s softball and boys lacrosse teams both faced tough losses this week, with the Wildcats falling to Watkins Memorial and the lacrosse squad dropping a senior‑night matchup at Johnstown. The wider roundup highlights strong performances by several nearby Licking County teams, but Newark athletes still delivered standout moments, including a grand slam from Lexi Shanaberg and solid efforts across multiple sports.
📸 Around Newark
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Dinner at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store →
St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store: Newark, OH, 135 Wilson St, Newark
6:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Orchestra Spring Concert @ LMS
Newark City Schools Newark, OH 43055
6:30 pm -
YLLC Pancakes w/ the President - Heather Powell
Licking County Chamber of Commerce The Loft - Stockyard Grill 5 N 3rd St. Second Level
7:30 am -
Honors Banquet @ NHS
Newark City Schools Newark, OH 43055
5:30 pm -
Honors Banquet
Newark City Schools Newark, OH 43055
6:00 pm -
Orchestra Spring Concert
Newark City Schools Newark, OH 43055
7:00 pm -
D10 - JH LG - Licking Valley →
Licking Valley High School, 100 Hainsview Dr, Newark
4:00 pm -
Sinfonia Orchestra at Canal Market District (Newark Farmer's Market)
Newark City Schools Newark, OH 43055
4:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Armed Forces Concert- Community Performance
Stevenson Elementary School , 152 Cynthia St, Newark, OH 43056
8:30 am -
GACC Board Meeting
Granville Township Village of Granville offices.
3:15 pm -
GS Troop 7529
Garfield Elementary School Heath, OH 43056
4:30 pm -
Business After Hours - Cherry Valley Hotel Patio
Granville Township Cherry Valley Hotel 2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE Newark, OH 43055
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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Ok Newark! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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