For three generations it’s been a staple in the downtown area, and now a well-known hangout is getting a second chance. When it closed down in June many were disappointed and shocked. Once Dave’s Union Bar, will now be known as Union Bar and Grill. Although under new management, the owner, Wes Clark assures his patrons that most things will remain the same. His focus is on the food and since Dave’s menu was so well liked it will virtually stay the same. Tim the cook will also be along for the...
With spring right around the corner, what better time to adopt a pet. The Animal Shelter Society features pets for the week and these lovable animals are available for adoption immediately. Tigger a striped tiger cat is the pet of the week and she is a year old. She has been at the shelter since January 27th and she is friendly and very playful. Included in the adoption fee for any of the animals is shots, spay/neuter procedures and some of the animals are even sponsored by Adopt a Pet Program...
The Republican party in Muskingum County joined together Thursday night to prepare for this year's upcoming elections. Each year during their annual "Lincoln Day Dinner", card carrying republicans are introduced to candidates of the past and present. Area republicans also had the chance to meet with main speaker Lt. Gov. Maureen O'Connor who is seeking to fill a vacant spot on the Ohio Supreme Court. Lt. Gov. O'Connor officialy announced her candidacy for the vacancy left by Justice Andrew...
The state of Ohio is helping people with their dreams of buying their own home. At least once a year, the Ohio Finance Agency provides bond money to state lenders to underwrite mortgage loans at a very low and competitive rate. Last year the bank was able to run the program from March to September. But this year, the money available is statewide and is available on a first come first serve basis. For more information on the housing program, you can call century National Bank at 454-6892 or...
One local agency is turning a historic building, in the downtown area, into livable space for Zanesville's mature population. Through tax credits issued by the state, The Muskingum County Community Action Agency is renovating a building on the corner of North Third Street. The renovations on the building, which will have 20 units of 3 to 4 bedroom apartments and primarily open to residents 55 and older, are moving right along. Applications for those interested in calling the "Zanesville...
Community leaders, faculty, staff members and some very special guests gathered today to discuss the success and the future of the Ohio University Zanesville Campus. Since renovations to Elson Hall have been completed, a celebration has been in the works to recognize the branch and its success. The new renovations are a result of the 3.8 million dollars worth of work done to the main building. It was started in the summer of 1999, and is only the second phase. This is all part of the capital...
A big announcement for a local community agency, The Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department is now in search of a new dentist for the dental clinic. The Health Department is closing temporarily until a new dental practitioner is hired. Dr. John Ney resigned and has taken a new job opportunity out of town. Starting tomorrow, March 1st, the dental clinic on Seventh Street will be closed until further notice. The Health Department is currently looking for a replacement. Dental clients...
There is currently a nationwide shortage of volunteer fire fighters and little by little volunteer fire departments across the map are fading away, thankfully in this area one volunteer fire department is holding strong. They want to continue to do so by recruiting young people to join the department. Volunteers were at Maysville High School spreading the word about fire fighting and helping others in the community. The Newton Township Volunteer Fire Department has grown over the years and is...
A local woman is bidding on property that her home rests on. She presented the Muskingum County Commissioners today with a bid of ten dollars on a small portion of property the county owns. The commissioners took the bid under advisement. There was only one bid submitted, and it was by the landowner so that the title could be cleared on the property. The house on 3205 Fields Drive in Zanesville has already been sold, however because part of the residence sits on the county’s right-of-way,...
The trial of a man accused of killing his mother and wounding his father in Cambridge has been put on hold for at least another year while he undergoes psychological treatment. Judge David Ellwood of Guernsey county common pleas court decided to delay David Mallett's trial after a mental evaluation found he suffers from a severe mental illness that has gone untreated. The evaluation also found that Mallett's competency could be restored with treatment, making him fit to stand trial. The 33-...
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