With the holiday’s fast approaching, the Salvation Army is getting ready for their Angel Tree Campaign, but this year there are a few changes. It will now be known as the Angel Tree Toy Shop. The tree will still be up at the mall, but now the ornaments will list just a child’s gender and age. The Salvation Army’s goal is to have at least 2 presents for each child. The distribution phase has also changed; the mall will now hold a toy drive every Saturday to collect the presents. The goal of...
An extraordinary event occurred when a surprise visitor stopped in at the emergency room at Good Samaritan Hospital. It happened around 10 this morning when an uninvited guest crashed through emergency room windows and came into the building near security doors. A six point buck decided to break through the glass doors because it saw its reflection. Luckily with the remodeling of the ER at Good Sam, fire doors were already in place for safety reasons. The doors prevented the deer from moving...
The second announcement made Monday by the government regarding to the expectation of our country facing more possible terrorist attacks, put fear in the hearts of Americans everywhere. It made many realize that we are not out of the woods in regards to safety in our own country and people everywhere are more scared now than ever. Local residents who used to feel safe in the community are having second thoughts now after yet another government warning of terrorist attacks that could arise...
With the new developments occurring in the Putnam Residential area, an additional helping hand is always needed to assist in getting the ball rolling. The Community Development Office will be busy with these upcoming projects and with a new addition to the team, the job may be a little easier. Cheryl Sebring began her job as housing planner for the city of Zanesville only two days ago and is already taking on a hefty role in the new development project for Putnam. She will be working with...
Restoring some parts of the community of Zanesville has been an ongoing project for some time now. A CRA announcement was made today by the Community Development Office in Zanesville that will affect the Putnam Historical District and the residences of that area. A community reinvestment area attempts to revitalize an area by providing tax exemptions for eligible improvements to property whether it be residential or commercial. Because of this project residential property owners can make...
The Muskingum River Locks have been part of the river system for over 160 years. And Monday the Muskingum River Advisory Board was discussing ways to perserve the system. Muskingum County has the last hand operated lock systems in the United States. The locks were built in 1841, to accomdate boat traffic.
A local family is left homeless tonight after a fire ripped through their house early this morning. At around 10 O'clock this morning a passerby noticed flames coming out of a home on 8760 Dutch School Road. Damage was extensive throughout the house but some items were saved. Nobody was at home at the time of the fire except the family's dog who escaped without injury. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The 9-11 buttons that area residents were buying to remember those who lost their lives to the terrorists, raised over 14-thousand dollars for our area agencies. At the Mayors office today local authorities got together to thank the citizens of Zanesville for their contributions. The artist Adam Freeland, who designed the pin was also on hand. All the money raised will go to local families, especially those affected by the September 11th attacks.
There is a new development tonight in the police investigation of the shootings that took place at the canteen bar early saturday morning. It was believed that 27-year old Kelly Carpenter was responsible for the shots that fatally wounded 25-year old Timothy Dawson of Columbus and injured 30-year old Dawan Wright also of Columbus. But now the investigation has revealed that there was yet another party involved. Police are now looking for Jason Kinney. Kinney is believed to have shot Dawan...
This weeks Top Performer goes to Maysville's Cory Wilson. Wilson carried the ball 24 times for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Panthers won for the first time in three weeks beating Morgan 21-14.
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