Good morning, Licking County. The craft beer revolution just met the golf boom at Trek Brewing, where three new simulator bays are letting locals virtually tee off at prestigious courses without leaving Newark. This creative transformation of an underutilized event space represents a growing trend where breweries are becoming activity hubs rather than just places to grab a pint. With Trek's first-ever cocktail program now available thanks to their full liquor license, it seems the 9,000-square-foot former Damon's space has found its second act.
Meanwhile, a different kind of innovation is addressing one of our community's most persistent challenges. Newark's new "Home Court" program aims to replace punitive measures for homeless individuals with connections to vital social services. The weekly Wednesday sessions will focus on addressing root causes rather than simply issuing fines – a reflection of how our growing county is developing more compassionate approaches to complex social issues.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
⛳ Newark brewery swings into golf simulator business with The Links. Trek Brewing has transformed an underutilized event space into three golf simulator bays where players can virtually tee off at 60 different courses. The new addition, which opened in February, includes its own bar with Trek's first-ever cocktail program following their recent full liquor license acquisition. Owner John Ream hopes this activity-based expansion will attract new customers to the 9,000-square-foot former Damon's restaurant space. The golf-plus-drinks formula follows a growing trend embraced by businesses like Topgolf, Land-Grant Brewing, and the upcoming reimagined Bogey Inn.
🏠 Newark creates court to help homeless people, not punish them. The "Home Court" program will replace fines with connections to social services addressing medical, nutrition, and family issues. While city councilman Bill Cost Jr. calls it "a huge improvement," United Way's Deb Dingus wants more focus on housing as the root issue. As Licking County grows, so does its homeless population. The weekly program will begin on Wednesdays, though no start date has been announced.
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