Kasich: Higher frack tax needed or referendum looms
NEWARK – If legislators don't approve his increased severance tax proposal, Gov. John Kasich said the oil and gas industry is likely to face even higher tax rates through a ballot initiative. In speaking to editors for Gannett Ohio newspapers ...
Teacher charged with sex with 3 students at school
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Authorities say a northern New Jersey high school teacher has been charged with having sex with three 15-year-old male students. Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray said Thursday that 34-year-old Nicole Dufault ...
Sonic Drive-In opens first Newark location on Springfield Avenue and Court Street in Central Ward
Newark's first Sonic Drive-In restaurant officially opened it's rollup service stations today. Mayor Ras Baraka joined local officials to cut the ribbon for the opening of the restaurant on property previously owned by the Housing Authority. The new Sonic ...
Newark quarterback endures emotional journey
If Ben Campbell needs a spark during a Newark High football game, the quarterback looks at his shoes. The gold Nike cleats with black trim were custom made to hold a special message. RIP is stamped on the left heel. MOM is stamped on the right heel.
Newark Police: Threatening tweets by teacher weren't criminal
Threatening Twitter messages directed at students by a Newark teacher were "inappropriate and unprofessional" but were not criminal, police said Thursday. Krista Hodges, a teacher at Newark Memorial High School, was reprimanded last month after reports of ...
Newark Is Actually Quite Friendly, Thank You
After receiving the less-than-charmed distinction of “Unfriendliest City in the U.S.” in Traveler’s Readers’ Choice survey (two years running), Newark’s residents speak out. John Schreiber, president and CEO of the New Jersey Performing Arts ...
