Supporters say the laws improve public health and safety and give police enforcement tools. Critics say laws are ineffective and criminalize homelessness.

Starting this year, the City of Newark will finally join the federal and state government in giving city employees a paid day ...

Newark city leaders have introduced a new initiative aimed at assisting homeless individuals charged with public camping.

City of Newark “He was a very nice kid,’’ she ... He said, ‘No, I’m a detective now.’ I said, ‘Oh, my gosh, congratulations.’ ” Azcona was made detective after just two years ...

The bridge replacement project on Ohio 16 will end by July, but construction will return to the same section for a full-depth ...

NEWARK, Ohio — Newark City Council is creating a new court called "Home Court" to address its homelessness issue. "They will be given an opportunity to be served by one of our social service groups," ...

The funeral will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, the city of Newark and the Newark Police Department announced. Dignitaries from ...