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Canal Market Dedication Ceremony

NEWARK – When the event page for the Canal Market District’s dedication ceremony went live, organizers were hoping the May 27 event would create some buzz. But they were stunned when after 48 hours, 320 people were already planning to attend. Over the past few weeks, that number has climbed to close to 450. More than 1,500 additional people…

67th Annual Lighting of the Courthouse

NEWARK – Despite the looming rain clouds and scattered rain drops, the courthouse square in downtown Newark was full as friends and family gathered to see the 67th annual lighting of the courthouse and Santa’s arrival. Festivities kicked off around 6 p.m. A live nativity scene, complete with an angel, three wise men, Joseph, Mary and…