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Jen R.
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Big thanks to whoever returned my wallet
Left it at the counter and someone turned it in with everything inside. Faith in Newark restored.
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Newark
Ohio · OH
About Newark
City in Ohio, United States1802Established
49,934Population
21.3 sq miArea
833 ftElevation
Newark ( NEW-ərk) is a city in Licking County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located 40 miles (64 km) east of Columbus at the junction of the forks of the Licking River. The population was 49,934 at the 2020 census, making it the 18th-largest city in Ohio. It is known for having the world's largest basket, which housed the former headquarters of the now defunct Longaberger Company. The city is part of the Columbus metropolitan area. It is the site of much of the Newark Earthworks, a major ancient complex built by the Hopewell culture. The Great Circle portion and additional burial mounds are located in the neighboring city of Heath, Ohio. This complex has been designated a…
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