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In today's newsletter:

  • How Newark’s Cherry Valley Hotel becomes a hub for young farm leaders
  • How a Newark gas station robbery sparked a multistate crime trail
  • How a former Newark star is sharpening Licking Heights’ defense

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  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 37 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 40, low: 26.
  • Thursday: Becoming windier; p.m. rain, with a high of 52 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• As 2025 comes to an end, look forward to these 2026 events (the-daily-record.com) — Young farmers and ag professionals from across Ohio will gather Jan. 23–24 at the Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark for a Winter Leadership Experience focused on innovation, networking, and hands-on learning. The piece also highlights other early-2026 farm events and scholarship opportunities that may interest local producers and students planning ahead for the new year.
   

• Multistate Crime Spree Began in Newark, Ohio Police Say (wowo.com) — Newark police say a recent multistate crime spree started with an alleged gas station robbery in the city, followed by a short local pursuit that was called off for safety. Investigators then tracked the suspect through central Ohio and into Kentucky, where he was later arrested on additional robbery accusations. He must first face charges there before any return to Ohio.
   

• Heights boys bury Granville under early avalanche of 3s during LCL win (newarkadvocate.com) — Licking Heights’ boys basketball team buried Granville with seven straight early 3-pointers and smothering defense in a dominant LCL win. The Hornets’ staff now includes assistant Rahlin Watson, a former Newark state champion, and they recently hit eight 3s in a convincing victory over Newark Catholic as they chase repeat league and district titles.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Let's help our community during the holidays.
    What's one way you like to give back? I enjoy… #holidays (Nextdoor McMillan Woods)
  • When Sadness Hits Differently Than It Used To
    There was a time when a broken car would have completely unraveled me. But today, standing in the snow, I realized my sadness has changed. It’s still… (Nextdoor McMillan Woods)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Newark. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newark here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Ohio Lottery ticket wins $25K a year for life: Check your numbers (fox8.com)
  • Basketball Game Preview: Heath Bulldogs vs. Licking Heights Hornets (maxpreps.com)
  • Winter storm brings several inches of snow to central Ohio: Current snowfall totals (10tv.com)

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