As the U.S. exceeded 500,000 deaths due directly to the pandemic, millions are grieving the loss of loved ones. In fact, over half of Americans know someone personally who has been hospitalized or died due to COVID-19. The big jump in newspaper obituaries began building up to the end of 2020 and right after the […]
Prior to the pandemic, The Newark Free Lunch Program was providing meals in the basement dining room of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church. About 7,812 free meals were served per year. In March the dining room was forced to close and the volunteers prepared a “grab and go” lunch which is handed out at the […]
By Marina VilleneuveAssociated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday rejected calls for his resignation in the face of sexual harassment allegations that have threatened his hold on power and damaged his national political standing. The Democrat, speaking somberly in his first public appearance since three women accused him of inappropriate […]
State Police Investigators out of Lyons reported the arrest on Tuesday (2/23) of Matthew J. Hagar, age 33, of 1021 Driving Park Avenue in Newark for one count of Felony Criminal Sex Act in the First Degree. The arrest stems from allegations of oral sexual conduct with a thirteen-year-old victim in the Town of Wolcott. […]
MARION: Tracey passed away on February 20, 2021 at age 44. She was predeceased by her daughter, Shaylynn Aubrey VanHout Caster; fiancé, Samuel Pergolizzi. Tracey is survived by her daughter, Abi (Louis Grayson) VanHout; parents, Gerald and Charlotte VanHout; siblings, Trevor VanHout; niece, Leah VanHout; aunt, Sharon (Steve) Smith; extended family and friends; beloved dog, […]
WALWORTH/ONTARIO: November 13, 1948 – February 27, 2021. Jim passed away due to complications from being struck, by a hit and run driver, on the night of February 28, 2006 while serving with the Lincoln Fire Department. Jim is predeceased by his parents Burrell and Alice, and his sister Barbara. Jim is survived by his wife […]
