After six months in the making, two seperate banks made their official debut as one on Friday. First National Bank Of Zanesville and United National of Canton opened their doors to the public as Unizan Bank. The two banks have been serving their perspective communities since the mid 1800's. But to mark a new era of service and committment to customers, bank officials decided to come up with a new name. Even though the bank has changed its name from First National Bank to Unizan, the...
A mediator appointed by the Ohio Supreme Court to settle the state's decade-old school funding lawsuit has resumed the talks after a break. Madison, Wisconsin-based mediator Howard Bellman says he held meetings over three days this week with attorneys for the state as well as representatives of Governor Taft, the House and the Senate. Bellman says he plans more meetings next week with the state. He says he's spoken by phone with the representatives of the coalition of schools that...
Internet users and news buffs from all over are logging on their computers to check out what’s happening in cyberspace. WHIZ AM/FM TV has something of its own to add. Its a new and improved website which features interactive chat, sports scores, local news updates and new customized weather maps. Since April of 2001 Chris Miller, WHIZ Webmaster, and the WHIZ staff has been working to put the site together and is recently getting over one million visitors per month. The internet site is not only...
Some Zanesville area residents remain under a boil advisory as of Friday March 8, 2002. Officials says a water main reputured on Potts Lane. The Maysville Regional Water District says the advisory includes customers on Potts Lane, Coopermill Road, New Coopermill Road, Ridge Road, Meadow Farm Church Road, George Road and all roads located in those areas. According to the officials the boil advisory remains in effect until further notice. Customers should boil their water for at least three...
A man charged with killing a Muskingum county sheriff's deputy is to go on trial October 21st. 27-year-old Henry Hager of Grove City has pleaded innocent to aggravated murder in the shooting death of deputy Robert Tanner Junior. The 39-year-old Tanner was killed during a traffic stop on January eighth. Muskingum county prosecutor Michael Haddox says he's seeking the death penalty. Hager is being held without bond at the Franklin county jail in Columbus.
A Quaker City woman died in an accident on state route 513 on Wednesday. The Cambridge Highway Patrol says it happened just north of township road 943 around 3:30 in the afternoon. Troopers say that 52-year-old Christina Milton was driving south on 513 when she lost control of her vehicle, drove off the right side of the road and hit a tree. Troopers say she was taken to Southeastern Medical Center in Cambridge where she later died.
The Perry county town of Junction City is reeling after a murder-suicide. The Perry County Sheriff's Office says that the double shooting happened Wednesday evening at 7:00 at Clark's IGA. Deputies say that 51-year-old Alfred Stevens from Stoutville walked into the store and shot and killed 49-year-old Barbara Gussel of Malta. Investigators say he then walked back to his car got a revolver and shot himself in the head. Both the Junction City police and Sheriff's deputies are investigating...
Multiple fire crews were on the scene of what could’ve been a deadly fire this morning on North Vista view Drive. Falls Township, Dresden, Zanesville, and Muskingum Township Fire Departments all responded to the apartment complex blaze that was reported initially as “fully involved.” At The Muskingum Apartments number 2902 a blaze was contained to the second floor, one room. Four departments were on hand to assist as well as the Red Cross. No injuries were reported and the fire was ruled...
Nonprofit organizations that have a vision for the future of the community are encouraged to participate in the Spring Grant Competition. The Muskingum County Community Foundation has recently announced the grant competition for the year 2002, and is hoping that local organizations apply soon. Applications are available now for those organizations interested and thanks to an outpour of support at recent fund-raisers, the Foundation can award even more money this year. The Groundhog auction went...
A highly contagious and sometimes deadly disease has popped up in our area. And an unusually high number of cases have been reported in Muskingum County. The health department has confirmed that 8 people have been diagnosed with Pertussis more commonly known as whopping cough. The cases were reported by a private doctor’s office, and those infected are being treated. To prevent this and other childhood diseases, immunization shots are vital. The health department is holding a free child...
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