What's Happening in Newark, OH…

A project to repair sewers and streets near the Licking County Courthouse in Newark has yielded surprising results, as artists are adding murals to the downtown area, many of which depict Newark's past.

According to an article in the Columbus Dispatch, an alley that connects the Canal Market District to the courthouse boasts four murals that depict shops that once stood in the city's downtown. The four being immortalized in paint are barbershop Fleek & Sons, wholesale grocer Crane-Krieg-Flory Company, a hardware store, and the Evans Drug Store.

The four stores have been painted on a wall on the east side of the alley, while on the west side, the Wehrle stove factory is taking shape.

The artwork is a gift of the Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, and is designed to tie the newly developed Canal Market District to the old courthouse square. The district is home to twice-weekly farmers' markets, as well as other events.

Another new mural has appeared near The Works museum. The subject is an interurban rail car that strongly resembles one of the cars on exhibit inside.

The foundation's chairwoman, Sarah Wallace, said the murals will help people realize just how old Newark is, as well as everything about the community they should be proud of.

Projects like these can benefit from a flyer printing company that can create a handout explaining the works in detail.