Good morning, Licking County. Behind an unassuming door at Newark's West Church Social lies the county's newest hidden gem—a 40-person speakeasy called The Everett, where history meets high-end spirits. It's just the latest addition to owners Brian Hoy and Matt Maynard's impressive 13,000-square-foot entertainment venue that's quickly becoming a local hotspot, Intel delays notwithstanding. Their optimism about Newark's growth potential seems justified when you consider the luxury real estate market is still thriving, with a Granville property recently commanding a breathtaking $1.75 million.
Across town, change of a different sort is brewing at Ohio State's Newark campus, where the future of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office hangs in the balance amid broader institutional changes. The vacant director position and ongoing internal review reflect the challenging transitions happening at universities nationwide. From speakeasy cocktails to million-dollar homes to campus reorganizations, our county continues to navigate both exciting new ventures and institutional evolution.
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🍸 Newark's West Church Social unveils speakeasy called The Everett. The intimate 40-50 person space features historic artifacts, higher-end spirits, and specialty cocktails exclusive to the venue. Owners Brian Hoy and Matt Maynard opened the main entertainment venue in late 2023, combining a bar, live music stage, and arcade games under one 13,000-square-foot roof. Since opening, they've added their own kitchen serving bar food and built a regular event schedule including bingo, line dancing, and live performances. Despite Intel delaying its nearby plant until 2030, the owners remain optimistic about Newark's growth potential.
🏠 Granville property tops Licking County sales at $1.75 million. The real estate transaction on Thornewood Drive was part of $1.75 million in property transfers recorded in Licking County from February 17-21, 2025. Other notable sales included a $455,000 home in Johnstown, a $495,000 property in Pataskala, and a $421,740 new construction in Reynoldsburg. The lowest-priced transfer was a $67,500 property on Jefferson Street in Newark, showing the wide range of real estate values across the county.
🎓 Ohio State's DEI office at Newark faces uncertain future. The university is evaluating the office as part of an internal review following the closure of two similar offices at its main campus. The decision comes amid federal mandates to eliminate DEI efforts and potential state legislation barring such programs. Ohio State plans to cut 16 staff positions at its main campus within months, while the Newark campus DEI director position remains vacant after the previous holder transferred to Columbus. Student groups and alumni have protested the changes, calling the university's compliance with anti-DEI mandates "cowardly and morally reprehensible."
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