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New in Newark
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Crossroads Pub and Grub
RestaurantsLocal comfort food fix: Crossroads Pub and Grub is the kind of cozy, no-fuss hang where burgers, boneless wings, and hearty sandwiches meet a cold beer on the patio.
Horvath’s Harbor
NightlifeLive music with a view: When you want an easy night with craft cocktails, wine or bourbon and legit comfort food, Horvath's Harbor delivers.
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Most read in Newark
The five stories Newark readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Some Ohio home owners will get extra property tax relief
Ohio homeowners receiving the homestead exemption are expected to receive an additional one-time property tax credit of about $450-$475 under House Bill 479, which was signed into law by Gov.
Full story at mansfieldnewsjournal.com ↗
Iconic Ohio speedway for sale; property includes drag strip, parking, camping space
Iconic Ohio drag-racing venue, National Trail Raceway, has been listed for sale through a sealed-bid auction.
Full story at local12.com ↗
Ohio ranks third nationally in school book bans
Ohio school districts recorded the third-highest number of book bans in the country during the 2025-26 school year, according to PEN America's annual "Index of School Book Bans".
Full story at axios.com ↗
Winning Powerball ticket worth $2 million sold in Ohio
A Powerball ticket worth $2 million was sold in Ohio, matching the five white numbers and the Power Play multiplier for the drawing on Oct.
Full story at cleveland.com ↗
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