A brand new addition has recently arrived in the Zanesville area, and bringing with it is a healthy yet heavenly approach to quick meals. The Heavenly Ham Store held its grand opening today after three months of preparation. It had been part of the Winerak for 15 years and because of its nationwide growth it needed its own building. Heavenly Ham was started back in the 80’s in Hilton Head, North Carolina when a couple of men got together to come up with a new idea similar to honey-baked ham....
Flu season is just about here, and if you’ve been waiting to get your free flu shot, now is the time to do it. Rambo Memorial Health Center says a new shipment has arrived. Flu shots are free to Muskingum County residents and ten dollars for out of county residents. Appointments are not necessary and the vaccines will be given out on a first come first serve basis.
A Zanesville businessman is fighting for his life after being assaulted in Columbus over the weekend of November 4. Columbus Police are continuing to investigate the apparent assault, which involved Peter Polk of Polk Scrap Iron and Metal. One unconfirmed report said three men attacked Polk. Police say the incident happened on Sunday. They found Polk lying face down on the sidewalk on East Long Street. He was transported to Grant Medical Center, where according to officials, he is on a...
If you’re looking for a cute companion to keep you company or to give as a gift the Muskingum County animal Shelter open house is your solution. This Sunday, from 11 until6 animals at the shelter will be sold at reduced prices. If you decide to adopt one of these adorable pets you also get a kit full of pet supplies to help welcome your newest family members. Over 1-hundred animals are currently at the shelter waiting to be adopted.
Police in Athens say at least 47 people were arrested late Saturday and early today at the Annual Halloween Celebration that draws thousands of people to Ohio University and the downtown area. Police Chief Rick Mayer says he doesn't have a final tally of arrests, but indications are that it will be smaller than last year's total 26, which was the smallest number since at least 1990. There were 171 arrest in 1999. Mayer says the crowd appeared to be larger than it had been in the last several...
A falling tree kills a central Ohio logger. Coshocton County Sheriff Timothy Rogers says the accident occurred about 2:30PM Friday in Perry Township, in the southwest corner of the county. 24-year old Daniel Petersheim of Wayne County was pronounced dead at the scene. The sheriff says he was working for David Keim Logging.
The Columbus Dispatch has sued the city pf Columbus to obtain names and statements of witnesses to a fatal shooting by an off-duty police officer. The lawsuit filed Thursday in the 10-th Ohio District Court of Appeals said that the police division has repeatedly denied the newspaper's request for information in the October 16-th shooting of Karlos Shammar Davis. Police have said that Officer Bret Bodell shot the 26-year old Davis, after he pulled a gun on him in a parking lor at an apartment...
The crack down on crime continues as the Muskingum County Sheriff’s office arrest another area resident for robbery. With the help of the Zanesville Police Department, the eighth person in two days, was arrested in connection with the recent robberies in the county. 25-year-old Ralph D. Fink II of Nashport, is being held in the Muskingum County Jail for six armed robberies. Descriptions of the vehicle, used in the robberies, from eyewitnesses led to his arrest. Once apprehended, Fink...
He’s been at the Animal Shelter for a month now and he’s looking for a home. It’s the Pet Of The Week and the lovable two year old lab mix who is up for adoption would make the perfect pet for anyone who is interested in having a furry companion. He is very calm, a great walking dog and he is good with kids because he is not hyper. He would make an excellent housedog. He is through his puppy stage and he loves to be petted. There are quite a few puppies and larger dogs that are available for...
An investigation into the recent string of robberies in the Muskingum County area has uncovered a crime ring. A Muskingum County grand jury has returned a 44 count indicment against six area residents. They are the primary suspects for robberies that occured between August 28th and October 21st at various locations throughout Muskingum County. It was their last robbery on October 21st, at Domino's Pizza on the East Pike, that led to their rest. 20-year old William R. Larimer and 19-year old...
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