Americorps Boxes could be found for weeks around Zanesville that were collecting books to donate to local schools and non profit organizations.
The book drive turned out better than the Americorps College Completion Coaches anticipated, collecting more than 2,000 books.
Gretchen Newsom, Americorps College Completion Coach said, "It was wonderful, it was way more than we expected, definitely. The community, it was outpouring how many different books we received; 2030 is way...
Earlier today, hundreds of people stopped by the John McIntire Library to learn and tell their family stories about the 1913 flood. There were photographs, newspapers, a panel discussion and movie in remembrance of the tragic event.
"We're delighted that over 200 people have come already and just such great comments and feedback. Connecting to resources that in the future we'll be able to catalog. So when people are researching or have stories, we'll be able to connect all of...
From miles away a gift makes its way to students in Zanesville.
As a class project the kindergarten and first grade students at John McIntire Elementary sent letters to soldiers as part of a lesson on how to write a letter. Each student had their own solider to write to.
"Several asked if they were married. Do they have children? And we have several students in our class that actually their parents or brother or sisters are soldiers, so we talked about how it was...
Some local students are leaving the classroom to explore the outdoors.
Students from John McIntire Elementary School spent their Wednesday at Zane State College's Natural Resource Center. The Nature Interpretation class hosted the event.
"Kids learn better if they're doing some kinds of hands on type of activities and by getting them outdoors, you're encouraging them to play outside, exposing them to things they can see and do outside and it's just a really good way for them...
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