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🌱 Newark family mourns Marine Corps veteran Kenneth Wayne Martin

Newark, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

What'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:

  • Newark family mourns Marine Corps veteran Kenneth Wayne Martin
  • How a Newark-area arboretum is shaping Ohio’s next green leaders
  • Which Newark and Newark Catholic athletes starred in Tuesday’s packed sports slate?

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, a t-storm; warm, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, a shower; warm, temps: high: 81, low: 52.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kenneth Wayne Martin (thesciotovoice.com) — Newark readers may recognize Joseph Martin, whose father, Kenneth Wayne Martin of Columbus, passed away on April 16 at age 74. The proud Marine Corps veteran leaves behind his wife Marietta, sons Joseph of Newark and Jeremy of Columbus, a sister, and two grandchildren, with graveside services set for April 24 in Franklin Furnace.
   

• Ohio's trees, forests focus of anniversary celebration (outdoornews.com) — Educators and conservation leaders recently gathered at Dawes Arboretum near Newark to celebrate 45 years of Project Learning Tree’s work in Ohio schools. The anniversary event highlighted local award winners, wagon tours, and new initiatives to expand environmental education and green career pathways for young people across the state, with Newark-area residents invited to connect through ODNR’s PLT-Ohio program.
   

• Roundup: Licking County track teams highlight action April 21 (newarkadvocate.com) — Newark High School athletes figured into a busy April 21 slate, with Wes Arnold and the Wildcats’ tennis team and the boys volleyball squad both competing in league play. The roundup also spotlights strong performances from Newark Catholic, Heath, Johnstown, Watkins Memorial, Northridge, Granville and Liberty Christian across track, tennis, softball, volleyball and lacrosse.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Sunday May 17
  • Moon Over Buffalo
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    Thursday April 23
  • Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, and Symphonic Band Concert
    Newark City Schools Newark, OH 43055
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - (02213) in Newark. Apply here.
  • SBM Management posted a job opening for Custodian in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newark here.

🗞 Nearby News

Heath

  • Roundup: Licking County League baseball teams ride dominant pitching (newarkadvocate.com)
  • Judge sets $1 million bond for man charged in fatal Licking County hit-and-run crash (10tv.com)

Granville

  • Chieftain track & field athletes pull off a clean sweep at Granville Invitational (logandaily.com)
  • Teen uses gumball machines to give back to the community (spectrumnews1.com)
  • Your guide to central Ohio's best spring and summer farmers markets (newarkadvocate.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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Newark

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Newark

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.