There was an astounding turnout in Guernsey County today where residents of the city of Cambridge gathered to open up the brand new Wal-Mart Supercenter. Eager shoppers roved the aisles while children enjoyed the free balloons, activities and costumed characters who were on hand at the event. The communiy, local government officials, and the city legislators contributed to the completion of the project. Plans to construct the new Supercenter five years ago and residents of Cambridge are...
The wait is over for area residents in need of a flu shot. After a delay in the arrival of vaccines, Rambo Memorial Health Center has received their first shipment of flu vaccines and are now issuing free flu shots to Muskingum County residents. The 800 doses that they currently received will be given Thursday morning at 8 am at the Rambo clinic. The first 800 shots will be given to those who are considered high-risk individuals will be first priority. High-risk individuals are those who are 65...
The city of Zanesville admits raw sewage flows into the Muskingum River. New EPA regulations have asked sewage plants to post signs at sewage overflow pipes. The signs say that during periods of heavy rain fall, the plant becomes over loaded, and sewage combined with storm water dumps into the river. The overflow happens only 4 to 6 times a year. A new sewage plant will be upgraded by 2003. The bigger plant will be able to hold more rain water when we have a big storm.
Another school district will have their turn for a new facility..this time it's Northern Local. The whole school and many community members were on hand for the ground-breaking ceremony of the New Sheridan High School. The district is set for the building of a 21 million-dollar high school and 47 million dollars in improvements for other facilities as well. The need is evident by the growing enrolment and 28 modular classrooms in use. The site work has already begun and the upgrades will...
People lined up eager to be one of the first customers, was the scene today at the grand opening of the brand new Pick-N-Save store in South Zanesville. Local government officials, store managers and personnel were all in attendance for a formal ribbon cutting ceremony that took place at the new location. Market research was used to determine the most appropriate location for the new facility, as well as the public’s support of retail expansion. Identifying the need for a new store and choosing...
It’s never too soon to start getting in the holiday spirit, especially when it’s for a good cause. The 2001 Yule Time Campaign of the Muskingum Respiratory Care Association kicked off today. With the help of Rambo Memorial Health Center, and many volunteers, over 11,000 letters were sent to Muskingum County residents. One hundred percent of the proceeds and donations stay in the county and help the residents that have respiratory problems. A goal of $40,000 was set for the campaign this year,...
One department in the city of Zanesville is trying to help improve the community. Every year the community development assesses facilities in the area that are in need of financial assistance. This year: 3 sites within the city were targeted, and grants were issued by the state to help them out. The sites were the Zanesville Day Nursery, Calvert park, and funds for a emergency relief fund. The projects should be completed by 2003.
The grand state of Ohio will be celebrating her 200th birthday in the year of 2003. To honor the two time centurian that received her statehood back in 1803, Verdin of Cincinnatti, a bell making company, has designed a Bicentennial Bell. Every county in Ohio will get one bicentennial bell, emblazoned with the state and bicentennial logos, the forging date and the county name. The bells which weigh approximately 250-pounds will cost taxpayers about 20-thousand dollars each. As of now, the...
Taking education to new heights, literally. Children ages 8 to 17 will be able to take a free plane ride at Riverside Airport this Saturday from 10 until 3 in the afternoon. The Zanesvillle Chapter Experimental Aircraft Association is trying to get the younger generation interested in flying.
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