🏛️ Historic Newark Arcade springs back to life with new businesses. The 1909 shopping center is nearing completion of a $20 million renovation project that began six years ago. Of the 22 planned businesses, 19 are expected to be operational by the end of July, including an ice cream parlor, vintage shop, and various retail spaces. The arcade also features 19 residential units, with 11 currently occupied, and construction on an Italian restaurant will begin soon. Newark Development Partners plans additional improvements including a 20-foot sign and enhancements to the south entrance.
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🚲 Great Guernsey Trail expanding three miles into downtown Cambridge. Construction on the $5 million project begins this year, connecting the existing 7-mile path to Turner Avenue and Southgate Parkway with a new trailhead and parking lot. The extension will link smaller communities like Lore City and Kipling with Cambridge's downtown area, enhancing accessibility for both locals and tourists. Funded primarily by a $4.5 million Appalachian Community Grant, the project is expected to be completed by summer 2026. The current trail already attracts 20,000 visitors annually, including 13,000 from outside the area.
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♿ Ohio park system makes nature accessible with free off-road wheelchairs. The Licking Park District now offers free rentals of all-terrain GRIT Freedom Chairs designed for people with mobility challenges to explore hiking trails. These rugged three-wheeled chairs feature lever propulsion, mountain bike tires, and can handle uneven terrain like dirt paths and grass. The program includes five chairs—two for youth and three for adults—with rentals available for 24-hour or weekend use through advance reservation. Each chair costs around $5,000, with the program funded through community donations and grants to help more people experience the outdoors independently.
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