The Southeast Ohio 2-1-1 Call Center has identified a need for Christmas gifts to area families and children who have slipped through the cracks this holiday season.
Call Center Manager Audrey Foster says the call center values the good communication with the different local resources and agencies, so they will be working with them to be sure that they do not duplicate services for families in need. She says the center began their list after the other organizations stopped taking names...
Statistics indicate that nearly 22% of teenagers log on to their favorite social media site more than ten times a day, and now it's causing concern for doctors nationwide.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a new clinical report that offers research on the impact of social media on children, adolescents, and families.
"There are things that are missed in the communication, the way people say things, how you interact socially, I think it's more the sense of...
The tragic shooting death of the three-year old child from Philo is a reminder of the need for caution with firearms around the home.
Muskingum County Sheriff's Office Captain Jeff LeCocq said it's important to always treat a firearm like it's loaded.
"You never point a gun at anyone. Guns are not toys," he said. "When a gun is kept in the home, we always encourage that gun be kept locked up in the home and ammunition be kept in a separate place."...
Families across the world woke up Sunday morning to hunt Easter eggs, see what the Easter bunny left children and enjoy a little candy. It is all part of the magic of Easter.
Locally, people say they love the holiday for many different reasons.
"What I love about Easter is that it is in the springtime and it is a sign of renewal. The Earth is coming back to life again and Easter is a celebration of the renewal of Christ raising from the dead and it is just a...
35 students from around the area are lighting up the stage in "Seussical the Musical."
It's a performance based off the author's most beloved children's books.
"The thing about Dr. Seuss, he's more than just a juvenile author. His books are suitable for adults and have adult themes about relationships, conservation, politics...all kinds of things, " says Powerhouse of Southeastern Ohio Board President, Cristy Szemetylo.
The group of performers put on a...
It's the newest fad on the internet and it's quite the social gamble.
With only a computerl, webcam and internet access, you're just a click away from chatting with people all over the world.
But now Chat Roulette adds another element, you don't know who the site will connect you to.
"Partly it's the unknown, it's that kind of tantalizing, what's coming up next," said Larry Tumblin, Director of Information Services at Ohio University Zanesville.
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Parents, who have lost children, are lighting candles worldwide so their memories can live on.
The Zanesville gathering of the National Children's Memorial Candle Lighting Service took place at the Rolling Plains Church tonight.
Head event coordinator, Beth Dickerson, says the number of children the community has lost is growing to 140 this year, and she says it's important that these families have some place to go where they can talk about their losses.
"If you've...
Health experts are saying food allergies in children is on the rise.
Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department Dr. Vicki Whitacre says that number is up 18 percent and is continuing to rise.
"Peanuts is the one that's known the best, but actually, milk is at the top of the list. Other kinds of tree nuts-besides peanuts-and soy proteins. Some children have trouble with wheat or gluten products, corn, strawberries, and red foods, " says Whitacre.
Some signs of...
The idea of a child being abducted is every parent's nightmare. WHIZ's Katie Jeffries spent time with the Muskingum County Sheriff today to get tips on moves your children can use to stay safe.
It is physically impossible for a child to over power an adult, but with the right techniques, every child has a chance to get away from a possible abduction safely.
Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz says with children, there is safety in numbers.
"I always think it is...
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