Newark High School graduate Jeremy Jimenez lived out of state for years. He’s back home now, preparing a new CBD business in the same Jenkins & Perkins greenhouse his mother worked at for two decades before it closed. “To come back and do this here, and bring jobs to a community that I left 15... more

The long-anticipated and fun-filled annual PTA 5th Grade Celebration was held during the afternoon June 11th at Kelley School. PTA sponsors this event each year for the graduating class as a way of saying ‘thank you’ for being such good role models for younger Kelley School students. “It is always a bittersweet event for our... more

This Wayne County village is a finalist once again in the next round of the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative competition — a program that provides $10 million in funding for building and infrastructure improvements. Under the program, one community in each of the state’s 10 Regional Economic Development Council regions will receive $10 million in... more

On Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 11:30 am at the Burgundy Basin (1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY), Section V Athletics will induct the third class into its Executive Hall of Fame. Those being inducted are: Marty Martin, a retired athletic director for York Central School district and longtime Section V Girls Volleyball Coordinator; Kathy Smith,... more

A company that almost ended up in the industrial graveyard is set to begin a new phase of growth. IEC Electronics broke ground Thursday, under sunny skies, on its new 150,000-square-foot corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility at Silver Hill Technology Park. The company plans to create up to 362 new jobs. The total cost of... more

Sheriff Tim Luce reports the arrest of a 22-year-old Newark resident following an investigation into an incident at the Law Enforcement Center. Steven Wilcox, 22, of Newark was arrested on a warrant for felony criminal possession of a forged instrument after allegedly presenting a fake $100 bill in lieu of real currency for bail. Deputies... more

Newark High School English teacher Danielle Ohlson, who advises the group It’s REAL (Rights, Education, Advocacy, Leadership) at NHS believes Sodus High School Principal Arkee Allen’s four, grade-level presentations on implicit bias May 17th at NHS was a “great conversation starter” for the entire school community. Because of his background Allen is a sought-after speaker... more

A Newark mother whose children missed too much school is now facing criminal charges. Chantel Kemble, 40, has two children in the Newark Central School District. Last month, police arrested at her at her home on East Union Street after they said her 10-year-old and 12-year-old children missed more than 30 days of school between... more

Newark High School’s outstanding Project Lead The Way – BioMedical Sciences Program celebrated another significant milestone at the third annual “End of the Beginning Celebration” for nine graduating seniors. They are: Noah Arnold, Kailyn Crawford, Amanda Colombo, Adian Elliott, Koebi Gorske, Jaiden Hernandez, Alexis Horn, Elizabeth Lang and Phillip Ross. Each received a distinctive medal... more

The Waterloo Lady Indians softball team’s season continues after holding off a 7th inning rally from the Newark Lady Reds on Monday evening at Midlakes High School. Waterloo defeated Newark 5-3 in the match-up of softball sectional champs to determine Section V’s representative from Class B into the NYSPHSAA tournament. Waterloo advances to the NYSPHSAA... more

Witnesses and victims of the crash at an apartment building in Sodus Saturday evening are speaking out about their experience. Willie Dan Nash Jr., 21, of Newark was arrested on multiple charges – including second-degree assault, criminal mischief, leaving the scene of an accident, and operating without a license after his vehicle crashed through the... more

The Newark Reds, led by a dominating performance on the mound from Tia Brown, defeated the Geneva Panthers by a score of 1-0 to win the 2019 Section V Class B1 softball sectional championship at Midlakes High School on Saturday afternoon. Newark will face the Class B2 champs, Waterloo, for a berth into the state... more

Tia Brown blanked Livonia and Clare Camblin hit a pair of triples as the Newark Lady Reds softball team defeated Livonia 3-0 on Thursday night in the Section V Class B1 semifinal round at Finger Lakes Community College. The Reds will face the winner of Friday’s semifinal game between Geneva and Batavia on Saturday. Heading... more

The sampling extravaganza along the Erie Canal is back in Newark for a third year, again giving food-lovers an opportunity to sample Wayne County food and beverages in a single location. This year, the Taste of Wayne County will be held on Tuesday, July 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Van Buren Street... more

Millions will be spent in the village of Newark to revamp a property that was once a destination within the Finger Lakes region. And now for different reasons – the property will again become a destination site. This time it will mean 60 to 80 jobs, more than $7 million of investment into the former... more

IEC Electronics is hosting a June 6 groundbreaking for its new manufacturing facility at Silver Hill Technology Park. “As we expand and grow our business, we are excited to design, from the ground up, a state-of-the-art, 150,000-square-foot advanced technology facility to support the life-saving and mission critical products we manufacture,” the company stated in a... more

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Newark man following a domestic disturbance in the Town of Lyons. Deputies arrested Mark A. Ortiz Jr., 18, of Newark for harassment and obstructing governmental administration. The arrest stems from the investigation of a domestic complaint that occurred on Phelps Street in Lyons. It’s alleged... more

The Newark High School Spring Musical Production of “The Music Man” won awards and recognition at the Rochester Broadway Theater League’s 21st Stars of Tomorrow Recognition Ceremony May 16th at the Auditorium Theatre in Rochester. The awards of recognition in Division B schools included: • Outstanding Dance Ensemble • Outstanding Acting Ensemble • Outstanding Production Crew... more

Downtown Newark is exploding with growth. Mayor Jonathan Taylor says that growth and progress is happening thanks to perseverance of current, and past elected leaders. South Main Street has experienced the most-apparent visual overhaul. That project was worth more than $6 million, which was federally funded thanks to years of planning and studies. However, with... more

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