2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (180+ words) A man was found dead Saturday evening after slipping between a boat and the bank of the Erie Canal in the village of Newark, police said. Newark police responded to the canal near Van Buren Street at about 6:12 p.m. and arrived…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (193+ words) Village officials, educators, tourism leaders and disability advocates are working together on a new initiative designed to make Newark more accessible and welcoming for residents and visitors of all abilities. A local core team has been assembled to guide the…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (178+ words) Flowers, fresh mulch and cleanup crews spread across Newark last week as residents, volunteers and local businesses joined together for the village’s 20th annual Community Pride Day. The annual event, held May 16, brought volunteers into neighborhoods, parks and business districts throughout…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (203+ words) Families in Wayne County will have an opportunity this week to check in on their child’s development at a free community event focused on early childhood health. “Get Ready to Grow,” a program offering developmental screenings for children ages 12 to…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (169+ words) Residents will have another chance to weigh in on the future of Newark’s waterfront as village officials prepare to host a second public workshop focused on proposed improvements and long-term planning. The session, part of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program,…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (157+ words) The Village of Newark has appointed a veteran water and wastewater professional to oversee one of its most critical public infrastructure systems. Village officials announced that Joe Tullo will serve as the new chief operator of the Newark Wastewater Treatment…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (145+ words) The Village of Newark has added a familiar face to its workforce, hiring Carlos Martinez as a full-time heavy equipment operator in the Department of Public Works. Martinez, who first joined the department as an intern in spring 2025 through Wayne-Finger…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (220+ words) The Village of Newark announced two new hires for municipal positions, including a code enforcement officer and a wastewater treatment plant trainee. David LaDuque will serve as code enforcement officer, while Chris Carmestro joins the wastewater treatment plant as an…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago   (198+ words) A Newark man is facing murder charges after a body was discovered along a rural Wayne County trail, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Jared Nesmith was indicted for second-degree murder, concealing a corpse, and tampering with evidence in the…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (242+ words) Village officials in Newark will hold two public meetings in the coming days to review a proposed zoning change and a request to expand a cell tower. The Planning Board will meet first, on Monday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m., followed by the…...