Kicking the habit is tough to do, but the American Cancer Society wants to help those who can’t do it cold turkey. Today is the “Great American Smoke-Out” and it’s a call to all smokers to try and break the chain for good by trying to not smoke for one day. Since it is the 25th anniversary of the smoke-out, a brand new tool has been introduced this year to move things along. There is a toll free help line available from 8am to 8pm for people who need help cracking their smoking habit. The...
Before the September 11th terrorist attacs the nation was dealing with another problem, violence in the schools. We all remember that bully in class, but never has it led to the killing of other students until recently. The Muskingum County School District is doing something about it by teaching kids that bullying does in fact lead to dangerous things. Tim Rice who is the resource school officer is in charge of the classes and hopes it will help the students be more sensitive to each other.
Grab onto your wallets because gas prices are soaring again. The reason....the holidays are just around the corner. It was earlier reported that gas prices were low, but with the holidays approaching that's already changed. The gasoline prices aren't the only change you will be seeing around the town. You might have noticed that most of the B-P's and Duke and Duchess shops are now combined into one, leaving many residents asking, where is all the competition? Some say it could be a...
If you like to hike, bike or just go on nature walks the bike trail between Zanesville and Dresden is going to be extended. Right now the bike trail from Main Street in Jefferson Township down to Rock Cut road in Muskingum Township is under construction. Bonnie Daily Director of Muskingum County Park District, says that the trail currently being worked on should be finished by spring.
A forest fire in Hopewell Township kept fire crews busy this afternoon. At around 1-30 a motorist noticed a lot of smoke in the area and called Muskingum County Fire Department. The fire remains under investigation.
The Zanesville community lined up today as thousands of hot flapjacks were piled on plates loaded with sausage and maple syrup. It was the 44th annual Sertoma Community Pancake Day, an event that area residents are excited for each year and has newcomers wanting to come back for more. A lot of time goes into putting Pancake Day together, the Zanesville Sertoma Club starts preparing for next year’s big event the day after this one ends. They use about 1,900 pounds of sausage, 40 cases of pancake...
State Republicans want to cut more from state agencies budgets, and that could mean bad news for Muskingum Behavioral Health. Since July of 2000 drug and alcohol services have recieved a 18.8 percent budget cut, and even more cuts could seriously hurt the treatment programs that are available. Now the government wants to cut 6 to 10 percent of the agencies budget, which would make operating the agency less efficient. The bill will go to the Senate tomorrow.
The Rambo Health Center in Zanesville says if you have not gotten your flu shot yet.... They have a big supply. In fact, they will be available around the area during the next week or so and will also have extended hours. Westminster Presby. Nov. 15 Frazeysburg Presby. Nov. 16 Dresden Sr. CTR Nov 16. Chand. Sr. CTR Nov 20. Gratiot Meth. Nov. 20
Schools around the area are participating in a week-long program designed to promote reading. It is “Right To Read Week,” which is an annual event more many schools, and Adamsville Elementary will be partaking in a variety of events to sharpen their reading skills. The theme is America and the events are also planned to prepare the students for upcoming proficiency tests. Some of the WHIZ News Crew joined in the excitement and read stories to a few of the classes. Community involvement was...
Americans across the country held their breath today, as reports came in that a passenger plane crashed into a residental area. An American Airlines jumbo jet crashed moments after takeoff from Kennedy Airport in New York City. The plane bound for the Dominican Repblic, crashed about five miles from the airport. All this news when travel around the United States was beginning to pick up. Gayla Flemming of Carlson Wagonlit Travel said there is no doubt this will slow travel for sometime, but...
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