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🌱 When and where Newark residents can attend this free mental health fair
Newark, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Newark! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- When and where Newark residents can attend this free mental health fair
- Why Newark High’s Roy Price chose Minnesota over other suitors
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Licking County hosts Operation BRIDGE: Building pathways to wellness (mountvernonnews.com) — Newark residents can access free mental health and recovery resources at Operation BRIDGE’s first day on June 16 at the Canal Market District on East Canal Street. The countywide fair continues June 17 in Pataskala, connecting families with counseling, treatment, prevention, and recovery support in a welcoming, no-cost setting backed by state and local partners. 
• EDGE Roy Price picks Minnesota: 'I love the challenge of being great at multiple things' (on3.com subscription) — A standout defender from Newark High School, EDGE rusher Roy Price, has committed to play football at the University of Minnesota after an official visit. He says the Golden Gophers’ rush end role, coaching style, and faith-focused culture fit his skills and values, and evaluators praise his quickness and potential as an outside linebacker or edge rusher.
📸 Around Newark
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Friday Canal Market - Newark →
Historic Newark Arcade, 31 N 3rd St, Newark
4:00 pm
Friday June 26
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Other local events
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Leadership Development 101 featuring Past YLLC Presidents
Licking County Chamber of Commerce TrueCore Federal Credit Union 215 Deo Drive, Newark, OH 43055 Community Room First Floor
11:30 am -
Board of Education Planning Meeting
Newtown Elementary School Utica Middle School Library
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Yacht Rock Party →
Licking County Chamber of Commerce Licking Springs Country Club 2250 Horns Hill Rd NE, Newark, OH 43055
6:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Monday June 8
Friday June 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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HS Track Banquet (Cafe)
Heath High School Heath, OH 43056
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Dinner at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store →
St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store: Newark, OH, Newark
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COTG: Street Players — Granville Recreation District →
Bryn Du Mansion, 537 Jones Rd NE, Granville
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FB lifting and conditioning - Swank Field and Wt. Room
Heath High School Heath, OH 43056
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Mindful Mondays: Yoga + Tea →
Granville Center for the Arts, 119 W Broadway, Granville
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GACC Board Meeting
Granville Township Village of Granville offices.
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Dine In Fundraiser →
Arby's, 540 Hebron Rd, Heath
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Tom Carroll - Live on Broadway - Outdoor Concert →
Granville Center for the Arts, 119 W Broadway, Granville
6:30 pm
Thursday June 4
Sunday June 7
Monday June 8
Wednesday June 10
Friday June 12
Saturday June 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Now Hiring: Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Newark. Apply here.
- Altercare Integrated Health Services posted a job opening for Housekeeping - Part Time - Weekends Only in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newark here.
🗞 Nearby News
Heath
- 15-year-old girl drowns in Licking River while kayaking with family (newarkadvocate.com)
- Boeing gains $750 million in Pentagon contracts for support, R&D, cybersecurity (al.com)
Granville
- Denison rallies from four runs down to beat E. Texas Baptist, moves into Division III NCAA baseball championship final (cleveland.com)
Utica
- Licking County father charged with sex crimes against child (abc6onyourside.com)
- These Ohio Ice Cream Shops Are Still Making Magic The Old-Fashioned Way In 2026 (everafterinthewoods.com)
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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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