Timothy Hampton, 57, of Newark, died naturally Wednesday of pneumonia, the Licking County Coroner's Office confirmed Friday. A Newark Fire Department EMS squad responded at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday to the Walmart to a report of someone suffering from hypothermia and took them to Licking Memorial Hospital at 9:57 a.

In a statement, Newark mayor Ras Baraka said ICE agents detained lawful citizens during a raid on a local business, calling it an “egregious act.”

With the increase in population in Licking County and a need for restaurants and social spaces, the Newark Arcade is offering a new opportunity filled with history.

Former Newark police officer William Gorman's sister, Mary, testified at his murder trial in the city's first line-of-duty death that he was a drunk.

Charles Harold Soder, of Zanesville, formerly of Newark, enlisted at age 15 in the U.S. Army as 18-year-old Frank Charles Fergus. He died in 1918.

Gabby Stare reached another milestone in her illustrious career for the Ohio Dominican women’s basketball team. The Newark graduate surpassed 2,000 career points during Thursday’s 84-56 victory against Cedarville.

The Licking County Emergency Warming Center Task Force has announced the opening of a warming center to provide shelter for individuals seeking refuge from the

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s pick to succeed Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate.

The Licking County Coroner's Office says Timothy Hampton, 57, died of pneumonia at Licking Memorial Hospital but cold did not factor into his death.

Newark Advocate history columnist Doug Stout of the Licking County Library details the early plans for downtown Newark's first arcade.

A Licking County church opened its doors as an emergency warming shelter for those in need. Deb Dingus is the pastor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on West Main Street in Newark. She said about 50 people are currently staying at the church,

The Licking County Coroner's Office says a man died at Licking Memorial Hospital after he was found suffering from hypothermia inside a vehicle.