They are still going strong but are in need of more assistance to provide a service to the community. Goodwill Industries is looking for the community’s helping hand in continuing to provide for those who are less fortunate. They need clothing more than anything and to make donating more convenient, Goodwill is sending out trucks to various locations in the area. On Saturday February 9th a truck will be at Sunrise Bowling Alley on Route 40, from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm. Another truck will be at...
It is tax time again and the nations largest volunteer run tax counseling service is preparing tax returns free of charge. Starting today and every Monday from 12:30PM to 2:45PM at the Muskingum County Center For Seniors, AARP tax aide counselors will assist seniors with their tax returns. To receive the free tax aide, there are some restrictions and guidelines that taxpayers must follow. It is for taxpayers middle age to low income with special attention to age 60 and over. You must have...
The City of Zanesville finally got their issue 2 grant money to continue the never-ending task of repairing roads. The Ohio Public Works Commission grant is offered every year to communities. Our community applied and qualified for the money. The city will have over 400 thousand dollars to work with this year. Road improvements were divided up evenly between the city’s wards.
Today construction started on Zanesville’s famous Y-Bridge. Improvements are being made to the canal lift span and the concrete walls surrounding the bridge will be replaced with railings. The bridge replacements should be completed by May 4th.
Another road advisory for motorists. A sink hole the size of a car on Moxahala Avenue, could alter your driving route for a couple days. It happened early Monday morning. Zanesville’s Public Service Director Mike Sims says motorists should try to find an alternate route for the next couple of days. Crews hope to have it fixed soon.
Goodwill Industries has developed a program that creates opportunities for area residents who want to be part of the workforce. Representatives from Goodwill went to update the County Commissioners on the highly individualized services that are available with the workforce development and training program through Goodwill Industries. Goodwill prepares area residents for jobs in other counties, cities and states. For more information on how to get involved contact Goodwill Industries.
Local Agencies are gearing up for Operation Feed, a program that benefits food pantries and the goals they set to feed the needy around the area. The United Way is inviting the community to attend a meeting that will be held this Thursday February 7th at 8:30 am at Christ’s Table. Operation Feed runs through April and May however volunteers are encouraged now to jump-start the campaign. If you would like to contribute to the cause, contact the United Way for more information.
A traffic alert to motorists in the Zanesville area. Work on the Y-Bridge is scheduled to begin Monday February 4th. Due to the nature of the work U-S 40 will be closed for 90 days. A 14 day closure of West Main and Linden will take place in April. For both of these closures, a posted detour will be interstate 70 to state route 60. Also known as 7th and 6th streets in Zanesville. All work is scheduled to be completed by the end of the working day on May 4th.
The Olympics are hitting closer to home than we think. In the small quaint town of Granville is an Olympic gold hopeful. Her name…Lea Ann Parsley. Lea Ann was a popular resident of the community long before she earned a place on the U.S skeleton sled team. The 33 year old leads an interesting and adventures life. A firefighter since she was 16 years old. Parsley was given the firefighter of the year award for rescuing a mother and her teenager daughter from a burning house. She earned a...
People from Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky and all over the state of Ohio were in town this weekend to attend the annual pottery sale. The Welcome Center in downtown Zanesville featured vendors from all over the are who provided a wide array of pottery. Although pottery is the hottest item in this area, the most wanted item was barn bank commissioned by Nelson and Billie McCoy. The barn bank, which is emblazoned with the bicentennial logo, was sold by Buckeye Stoneware for about...
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